The digital manga cafe Azuki just announced that they will be exclusively licensing a brand new manga series titled Crescent Moon Marching! Crescent Moon Marching is a coming of age manga series that is based on the events of a high school marching band. The first two chapters of the series will be released to the public through Azuki's online services on March 16.
Crescent Moon Marching was originally published in Japan by Futabasha in Manga Action, the same magazine as My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files and Hikaru in the Light!
To escape the stress of city life, high school, and her overbearing mother, Mizuki runs away from home to spend spring break with her aunt. But her future is looming and she still has no idea what she’s interested in… until she crosses paths with Akira, a high school trumpet player who introduces her to the world of marching band! Music, movement, and the passions of youth collide in a breathtaking coming-of-age tale for fans of Sound! Euphonium and Whisper of the Heart!
Azuki's material is accessible online at www.azuki.co, the iOS App Store, and the Google Play Market. Around 200 series are available on the app, including acclaimed new shows like Natsume & Natsume, I Fell for a Fujoshi, and My Beloved Detective: Mitsuko's Case Files as well as international hits like Attack on Titan.
Fans can start reading today for free with advertisements or upgrade to Premium for just $4.99 a month to access the whole catalog without ads. There is also a cheaper annual package and a 14-day free trial. Every title is available worldwide (except for Japan).
About Azuki and KiraKira Media Inc.
Azuki is created by KiraKira Media Inc., a proudly employee-owned company dedicated to improving access to legally licensed manga, led by a small team of passionate manga fans and tech experts in San Francisco, CA.
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