Chuang Yi Publishing Pte Ltd. ( zh, s=创艺出版社) was a publishing company based in

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that specialized in producing domestic and imported comics and comics-related merchandise in English and

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. Chuang Yi distributed all or some of its products in Singapore,

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and the

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. Distribution to

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and

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occurred through

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and used

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translations. The company is now defunct after ceasing operations in late 2013 and going into liquidation in the following months.

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formed as the company's successor in regards to its intellectual properties.

History

Chuang Yi Publishing was founded in 1990 as a distributor of Japanese comics published in simplified Chinese. It had early success with ''

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'' and ''

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'', and soon began importing titles from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea. In 1995, Chuang Yi set up its first branch office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and launched two Japanese comic series in Malay. In 1998 and 1999, Chuang Yi published its first TV-drama-to-comic adaptations of ''Legend of the Eight Immortals'' and '' Liang Po Po''. Chuang Yi expanded into the English-language market in 2000 with the launch of its ''

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'' series, and two Taiwanese comics began serialisation in local newspapers. In 2003, Chuang Yi secured licensing rights to distribute its comics to Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, and in 2004 branched into the magazine market including licensing of several

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titles. Chuang Yi began distribution of sticker collectibles from

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and

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UK in 2004 and 2005, and in 2006 began distribution of comics in India. In 2007, the company secured the rights to develop stationery merchandise for Pokémon and Disney products, and began exclusive distribution of

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and

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products to Singapore and Malaysia. Chuang Yi ceased operations in late 2013 and went into liquidation in the following months.

purchased the company's intellectual properties and acts as its successor in that capacity.

Manga published in Chinese

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20th Century Boys is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoki Urasawa. It was originally serialized in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Big Comic Spirits'' from 1999 to 2006, with the 249 chapters published into 22 '' tankōbon' ...

'' (20世纪少年) *'' 21st Century Boys'' (21世纪少年) *'' Absolute Boyfriend'' (绝对男友) *''

Air Gear is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Oh! great, serialized in Kodansha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from November 2002 to May 2012, with its chapters collected in thirty-seven ''tankōbon'' volu ...

'' *'' Blaue Rosen'' (摇滚下的蓝色蔷薇) *''

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'' (死神) *'' Bloody Monday'' *''

D.Gray-Man ''D.Gray-man'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Katsura Hoshino. Set in an alternate 19th century, it tells the story of a young Allen Walker, who joins an organization of exorcists named the Black Order. They use an a ...

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Death Note ''Death Note'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2003 to M ...

'' (死亡笔记) *''

Detective Conan ''Case Closed'', also known as , is a Japanese detective manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama. It has been serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' since January 1994, with its cha ...

'' (名侦探柯南) *''

Doraemon ''Doraemon'' ( ja, ドラえもん ) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fujiko F. Fujio. The manga was first serialized in December 1969, with its 1,345 individual chapters compiled into 45 ''tankōbon'' volumes and ...

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Eyeshield 21 is a Japanese manga series written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Yusuke Murata. The series tells the story of Sena Kobayakawa, an introverted boy who joins an American football club as a secretary, but after being coerced by quart ...

'' *'' Fairy Tail'' *''

Fruits Basket , sometimes abbreviated , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya. It was serialized in the semi-monthly Japanese manga magazine , published by Hakusensha, from 1998 to 2006. The series' title comes from ...

'' (水果篮子) *'' Fullmetal Alchemist'' (钢之炼金术师) *'' Flame of Recca'' (烈火之炎) *''

Fushigi Yuugi Genbu Kaiden , often translated as ''Strange'' or ''Mysterious'', is the ninth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori, released on August 11, 1986 through Warner Pioneer. Background In February and March 1986 was announced the name of the album alo ...

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GetBackers is a Japanese manga series written by Yuya Aoki and illustrated by Rando Ayamine. The series was serialized in Kodansha's '' Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from 1999 until 2007, totaling 39 volumes. The plot follows the "GetBackers", a group th ...

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Hayate the Combat Butler is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kenjiro Hata. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' magazine from October 2004 to April 2017. Shogakukan released 52 volumes in Japan from February 2005 to Jun ...

'' (疾风守护者) *'' Hikaru no Go'' (棋灵王) *''

Katekyo Hitman Reborn ''Reborn!'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Amano. It follows Tsunayoshi Sawada, a young boy who discovers that he is next in line to become boss of the Vongola family, a powerful Mafia organi ...

'' (家庭教师HITMAN REBORN!) *''

Kekkaishi is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yellow Tanabe. The series is about Yoshimori Sumimura and Tokine Yukimura, heirs to rival families of ''kekkai'' (barrier magic) users, who must defend their school from the spirits dr ...

'' (结界师) *'' Kindaichi Case Files'' (金田一少年之事件簿) *''

Konjiki no Gash!! ''Zatch Bell!'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Makoto Raiku. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' between January 2001 and December 2007, wit ...

'' (魔童小子) *''

Initial D is a Japanese street racing manga series written and illustrated by Shuichi Shigeno. It was serialized in Kodansha's '' seinen'' manga magazine '' Weekly Young Magazine'' from 1995 to 2013, with the chapters collected into 48 ' ...

'' (头文字D) *'' Love Celeb'' (情迷贵公子) *''

MÄR ''Märchen Awakens Romance'', officially abbreviated as ''MÄR'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuyuki Anzai, serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from January 2003 to July 2006. ''MÄR'' follows 14-ye ...

'' *'' MÄR Omega'' *''

Melancholic Princess ''Melancholic Princess'' ( zh, t=傾國怨伶, zhu=ㄑㄧㄥㄍㄨㄛˊ ㄩㄢˋ ㄌㄧㄥˊ, w=Ching1-kuo2 Yüen4-ling2, p=Qīng guó yuàn líng, l=Melancholic Beauty in the Han-ling Palace Hall) is a Taiwanese comic book Limited series (comics ...

'' (傾國怨伶) *'' Monster Soul'' *''

Naruto ''Naruto'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. T ...

'' (火影忍者) *'' NANA'' *'' Negima!: Magister Negi Magi'' (魔法老师) *''

Ninkuu is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōji Kiriyama. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from June 1993 to September 1995, with is chapters collected in nine ''tankōbon'' v ...

'' (忍空) *''

Ninkuu SECOND STAGE is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōji Kiriyama. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from June 1993 to September 1995, with is chapters collected in nine ''tankōbon'' v ...

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One Piece ''One Piece'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine '' Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since July 1997, with its individual chap ...

'' *''Ouran High Host Club'' ('' Ouran High School Host Club'' in North America, ''Ōran Kōkō Hosuto Kurabu'' in Japan) *''Placebo'' *''

Prince of Tennis is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The manga was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from July 1999 to March 2008, with its chapters collected in forty-two ''tankōbon'' volumes. ...

'' (网球王子) *''

PSYCHO BUSTERS is a light novel series written by Yuya Aoki and drawn by Rando Ayamine. It was published by Kodansha in Japan and is licensed by Del Rey in the United States. Plot The story follows the life of Kakeru, while wishing for something a little ...

'' (超能力少年) *''

Saint Seiya EPISODE G , also known as ''Knights of the Zodiac: Episode.G'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Megumu Okada. A spin-off of the manga series ''Saint Seiya'' by Masami Kurumada, it first started being serialized in the monthly mag ...

'' (圣斗士星矢 EPISODE.G) *''

Samurai Deeper Kyo is a manga series written and illustrated by Akimine Kamijyo. Set during the Edo period of Japan's history, ''Samurai Deeper Kyo'' follows , a feared samurai seeking to regain his body after his soul is sealed inside the body of his rival ...

'' (鬼眼狂刀 Kyo) *'' Special A'' *'' Shaman King'' (通灵童子) *'' SS: Racer's Special'' (SS：赛车手特别篇) *''

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The Gentlemen's Alliance is a Japanese '' shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura. The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross premiered in the September 2004 issue of '' Ribon'', running until the June 2008 issue. The 47 chapters were collected and publis ...

'' *'' The King of Blaze'' (火王) *''

To Love-Ru is a Japanese manga series written by Saki Hasemi and illustrated by Kentaro Yabuki. The manga was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' magazine from April 2006 to August 2009, and the chapters collected into 18 ''tan ...

'' (To Love恋爱大麻烦) *'' Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle'' (TSUBASA翼) *''

Vampire Knight is a Japanese manga series written by Matsuri Hino. It was serialized in Hakusensha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''LaLa'' from 2004 to 2013, with its chapters collected in nineteen '' tankōbon'' volumes. The manga series is licensed in Eng ...

'' (吸血鬼士) *'' M×0'' *'' W-change'' *'' xxxHolic'' (迷梦魔法屋 XXX HOLIC) *''

Yankee-kun to Megane-chan ''Flunk Punk Rumble'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Miki Yoshikawa. The series began as a three-part short story that was later developed into a full series and serialized in Kodansha's '' Weekly ...

'' (不良少年与四眼妹)

Manga published in English

*'' .hack//Legend of the Twilight'' *'' Absolute Boyfriend'' ("

Zettai Kareshi is a six-volume manga series by Yuu Watase, first serialized in ''Shōjo Comic''. Chuang Yi licensed it for an English language release in Singapore, with the first volume released in March 2005. Viz Media licensed the series for an English ...

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Astro Boy ''Astro Boy'', known in Japan by its original name , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka. It was serialized in Kobunsha's ''Shōnen'' from 1952 to 1968. The 112 chapters were collected into 23 '' tankōbon'' ...

'' ( Akira Himekawa's series) *''

Ballad of a Shinigami , subtitled ''Momo: The Girl God of Death'', is a Japanese light novel series written by K-Ske Hasegawa, with illustrations by Nanakusa. The series includes twelve novels released between June 10, 2003 and April 10, 2009, published by ASCII ...

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Battle B-Daman is a Japanese manga series by Eiji Inuki which ran in CoroCoro Comics by Shogakukan from 2002 to 2005. An anime adaptation was released in January 2004. It premiered in the United States in April 2005. It is the first show of the ''B-Dama ...

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Beyblade is a line of spinning-top toys originally developed by Takara, first released in Japan in July 1999, along with its debut series. Following Takara's merger with Tomy in 2006, Beyblades are now developed by Takara Tomy. Various toy companies ...

'' *'' Blaue Rosen'' (Japanese title: ''Ai wo Utau yori Ore ni Oborero'') *'' Bakegyamon'' *''

Because You Smile when I Sing , is a collection of five short romantic comedy stories written and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya, who also authored the ''shōjo'' manga series ''Fruits Basket''. One chapter from the series was published in '' Hana to Yume'' on June 20, 199 ...

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Bio Booster Armor Guyver is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshiki Takaya. The Guyver itself is a symbiotic techno-organic (or biomechanical) device that enhances the capabilities of its host. The manga was originally serialized in Tokuma Sho ...

'' *'' Bloody Monday'' *'' Boys Esté'' *'' Captive Hearts'' *''

Chrono Crusade ''Chrono Crusade'', originally known in Japan as , due to a typo, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Daisuke Moriyama. It was originally published by Kadokawa Shoten in ''Comic Dragon'', then a special issue of the ''Drago ...

'' *'' Crush Gear Turbo'' *''

Digimon , short for "Digital Monsters" ( ''Dejitaru Monsutā''), is a Japanese media franchise encompassing virtual pet toys, anime, manga, video games, films and a trading card game. The franchise focuses on the eponymous creatures, who inhabit a ...

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Fairy Cube is a ''shōjo'' (targeted towards girls) fantasy manga written and illustrated by Kaori Yuki. Appearing as a serial in the Japanese manga magazine '' Hana to Yume'' from February 2005 to 2006, the ''Fairy Cube'' chapters were collected in ...

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FIGHT! Crush Gear Turbo ''Crush Gear'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese anime television series produced by Sunrise. It aired from October 2001 to January 2003, with 68 episodes. The series is about people throwing mechanical vehicles called "Gears" into a large ...

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Flunk Punk Rumble ''Flunk Punk Rumble'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Miki Yoshikawa. The series began as a three-part short story that was later developed into a full series and serialized in Kodansha's ''Weekly ...

'' (''Yankee-kun to Megane-chan'') *''

'' *'' Fullmetal Alchemist'' *'' Full Metal Panic! Sigma'' *''

Fushigi Yûgi , also known as ''Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play'' or ''Curious Play'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuu Watase. It tells the story of two teenaged girls, Miaka and Yui, who are pulled into ''The Universe of th ...

'' (Including '' Fushigi Yûgi Genbu Kaiden'') *'' Fushigiboshi no Futagohime'' (''Twin Princesses of the Wonder Planet'') *'' Girls Bravo'' *''

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'' **'' Gundam Seed'' *''

Hamtaro Handbook ''Hamtaro'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga and storybook series created and illustrated by Ritsuko Kawai about a hamster. The manga was serialized in Shogakukan's "Second Grade" magazine in April 1997; more ''Hamtaro'' stor ...

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Hellsing ''Hellsing'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kouta Hirano. It was serialized in Shōnen Gahōsha's ''seinen'' manga magazine '' Young King OURs'' from May 1997 to September 2008, with its c ...

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Hoshi wa Utau , also known as ''Twinkle Stars Like Singing a Song'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya, the author of ''Fruits Basket''. It was serialized by Hakusensha from 5 June 2007 to 20 January 2011 in the manga m ...

'' *'' Imadoki!'' *''

Kingdom Hearts is a series of action role-playing games developed and published by Square Enix (originally by Square). It is a collaboration between Square Enix and The Walt Disney Company and is under the leadership of Tetsuya Nomura, a longtime Square ...

'' *'' Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' *''

Kingdom Hearts II is a 2005 action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix in collaboration with Disney Interactive Studios, Buena Vista Games for the PlayStation 2 video game console. The game is a sequel to ''Kingdom Hearts (video game), King ...

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La Corda D'Oro is a Japanese role-playing game series targeted at a female demographic audience from Koei. The title is Italian for ''The Golden String''. The story was adapted into a manga by the game's character designer, Yuki Kure, which i ...

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Land of the Blindfolded is a fantasy ''shōjo'' manga by Sakura Tsukuba. It was originally published in Japan by Hakusensha in ''LaLa'' magazine between 1998 and 2004 and collected in nine ''tankōbon'' volumes. It is licensed in English by CMX Manga in North Ameri ...

'' *'' Love Hina'' *''

Maburaho is a romantic school comedy light novel series written by Toshihiko Tsukiji, illustrated by Eiji Komatsu and serialized in ''Gekkan Dragon Magazine''. The light novel was adapted into a manga illustrated by Miki Miyashita and later develop ...

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'' *'' Medabots'' *'' Metal Fight Beyblade'' *'' Midori Days'' *''

Mirmo! is a manga series written by Hiromu Shinozuka and serialized in ''Ciao'' magazine from July 2001 through December 2005. It was also published in twelve collected volumes by Shogakukan. The manga series was awarded in the 2003 Kodansha Mang ...

'' *'' Mon Colle Knights'' *''

Monochrome Factor is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kaili Sorano. It was first serialized in Mag Garden's bi-monthly manga magazine ''Comic Blade Masamune'' in May 2004. However, when the magazine ceased publication, the manga began serial ...

'' *'' My-HiME'' *''My Fair Lady'' known in North America as '' The Wallflower'' and ''Yamato nadeshiko Shichihenge'' in Japan *''

Negima! Magister Negi Magi ''Negima! Magister Negi Magi'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ken Akamatsu. It was serialized in Kodansha's '' Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from February 2003 to March 2012, with its chapters ...

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Neon Genesis Evangelion , also known simply as ''Evangelion'' or ''Eva'', is a Japanese mecha anime television series produced by Gainax and animated by Tatsunoko, directed by Hideaki Anno and broadcast on TV Tokyo from October 1995 to March 1996. ''Evangelion ...

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Otomen is a Japanese romantic comedy manga written and illustrated by Aya Kanno, which began in '' Bessatsu Hana to Yume'' in late 2006 and concluded on November 26, 2012. The series has been adapted into a live action TV drama. The series has bee ...

'' *'' Ouran High School Host Club'' *'' Over Rev!'' *''

Phantom Dream is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya. It was originally serialized in Hakusensha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Hana to Yume Planet Zōkan'' from April 1994 to September 1997, with its chapters collected in five ...

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'' **'' Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu'' **''

Pokémon Adventures is a Japanese manga series based on the ''Pokémon'' media franchise created by video game designer Satoshi Tajiri and managed by The Pokémon Company. Tajiri once stated that the series is closest to how he imagined the universe of ''Pokém ...

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Magical Pokémon Journey ''Magical Pokémon Journey'', originally published in Japan as , is a shōjo manga series set in the fictional universe of the ''Pokémon'' franchise. The manga is by Yumi Tsukirino and serialized by Shogakukan in the manga magazine '' Ciao'', ...

'' **'' Ash & Pikachu'' **'' Phantom Thief Pokémon 7'' **'' Pokémon Gold & Silver The Golden Boys'' **''

Pokémon Pocket Monsters ''Pokémon Pocket Monsters'', known in Japan and South Korea as simply , is one of the first ''Pokémon'' manga to come out in Japan and ran for 13 volumes. In Singapore it was published by Chuang Yi in English in 2005 and it was retitled ...

'' ***''Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire'' **'' Pokémon Jirachi Wish Maker'' **'' Pokémon Destiny Deoxys'' **'' Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'' **''

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea ''Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea'', is a 2006 Japanese animated fantasy film, the ninth in the ''Pokémon'' film series, and the fourth and last to be set in the ''Advanced Generation'' series. Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and written b ...

'' **'' Pokémon Battle Frontier'' **''

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! ''Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!'' (sometimes abbreviated as DPA) is a Pokémon manga based on Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. The series is written and illustrated by Shigekatsu Ihara and published by Shogakukan. All eight v ...

'' *''Placebo'' *''

RahXephon is a Japanese anime television series created and directed by Yutaka Izubuchi. The series follows 17-year-old Ayato Kamina, his ability to control a mecha known as the RahXephon, and his inner journey to find a place in the world. His l ...

'' *'' S · A: Special A'' *'' Saiyuki: Reload'' *''

'' *'' Solar Boy Django'' *''

Speed Grapher ''Speed Grapher'' (stylized as ''SPEED GRAPHER'') is a 2005 anime series produced by Gonzo. The series ran for 24 episodes from April to October 2005 on TV Asahi. It tells the story of former war photographer, Tatsumi Saiga and his quest to ...

'' *'' Spriggan'' *'' SuperPsychic Nanaki'' (''Chōshinri Genshō Nōryokusha Nanaki'') *'' SS: Special Stage'''' SS'' (by Shohei Harumoto) was published under 2 languages, both are exactly same, only title and dialogues are different. *''

'' *'' Tenchi Muyo!'' *'' There, Beyond The Beyond'' (''Sono Mukou-no Mukougawa'') *'' The Girl Who Leapt Through Time'' *'' The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'' *''

The Mythical Detective Loki is a manga by Sakura Kinoshita published from August 1999 to October 2004. A television anime based on the manga series ran for 26 episodes from April 5, 2003, to September 27, 2003, in Japan. The series originally ran in the magazine ' ...

'' *'' The Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok'' *'' Tokyo Mew Mew'' *'' Trinity Blood'' *'' Trigun'' *'' Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle'' *'' Tsubasa: Those with Wings'' *'' Vagabond'' *''

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Venus in Love , also known as ''Love for Venus'', is a shōjo manga by . The series revolves around the lives of a group of students at Koutou University in Hyōgo Prefecture and primarily around the relationships of the main characters, Suzuna Ashihara an ...

'' *'' Wangan Midnight'' **'' Wangan Midnight: C1 Runner'' *''

Wild Adapter is a Japanese manga series by Kazuya Minekura set in Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan in the mid-1990s. There is also an alternate universe ''dōjinshi'' and two episode OVA called ''Shiritsu Araiso Koto Gakko Seitokai Shikkobu'' (私立荒磯 ...

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Wings of Desire ''Wings of Desire'' (, ; ) is a 1987 romantic fantasy film written by Wim Wenders, Peter Handke and Richard Reitinger, and directed by Wenders. The film is about invisible, immortal angels who populate Berlin and listen to the thoughts of it ...

'' *'' World Embryo'' *'' X'' *'' Young Guns'' *''

Super Yo-Yo is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takashi Hashiguchi. The series was serialized in Shogakukan's CoroCoro Comic magazine between December 1997 and August 2000, and was translated into English and published in Singapore by ...

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Zatch Bell! ''Zatch Bell!'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Makoto Raiku. It was serialized in Shogakukan's Shōnen manga, ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' between January 2001 and Decem ...

'' (''Konjiki no Gash!!'') *''

Zig Zag A zigzag is a pattern made up of small corners at variable angles, though constant within the zigzag, tracing a path between two parallel lines; it can be described as both jagged and fairly regular. In geometry, this pattern is described as a ...

'' *'' Zoids''

Other comic magazines published in English

After 2004, Chuang Yi published magazines based licensed franchises, accompanied by themed real-world events, graphic novels, sticker books, and other merchandise. The magazine contents were Singapore-specific. The franchises include: *

Disney Princess ''Disney Princess'', also called the ''Princess Line'', is a media franchise and toy line owned by the Walt Disney Company. Created by Disney Consumer Products chairman Andy Mooney, the franchise features a lineup of female protagonists who ha ...

* Disney Fairies *

Winx Club ''Winx Club'' is an animated series co-produced by Rainbow S.p.A., Rainbow SpA and later Nickelodeon. It was created by Italian animator Iginio Straffi. The show is set in a magical universe that is inhabited by fairies, witches, and other myth ...

(up to issue #39;

MediaCorp Mediacorp Pte. Ltd., doing business as Mediacorp and stylised as mediacorp, is a media conglomerate in Singapore. Owned by Temasek Holdings—the holding company of the Government of Singapore—it owns television, radio, and digital media prope ...

has handled Winx from No. 40 onwards) *

W.I.T.C.H. ''W.I.T.C.H.'' (stylised as ''W.i.t.c.h.'') is an Italian fantasy Disney comics series created by Elisabetta Gnone, Alessandro Barbucci, and Barbara Canepa. The series features a group of five teenage girls who become the guardians of the class ...

In the past they also produced

Winnie-the-Pooh Winnie-the-Pooh, also called Pooh Bear and Pooh, is a fictional anthropomorphic teddy bear created by English author A. A. Milne and English illustrator E. H. Shepard. The first collection of stories about the character was the book ''Win ...

and Monster Allergy franchise magazines. Chuang Yi also distributed two imported magazines from Australia: ''

Bratz Bratz is an American fashion doll and media franchise created by former Mattel employee Carter Bryant for MGA Entertainment which debuted in 2001. The four original 10-inch (25 cm) dolls were released on May 21, 2001 — Yasmin, Cloe, Jade ...

'' from

Otter Press Otter Press is an Australian comic book publishing company, which releases the American ''Simpsons Comics'' series in Australia. Otter began publishing in 1998 with ''Simpsons Comics'' #32, and have published hundreds of different Simpsons books ...

, and ''Krash'' from Nuclear Media and Publishing. It also held licenses to produce and distribute a variety of stationery products, children's toys, keychains, and stickers for the

and

Looney Tunes ''Looney Tunes'' is an American animated comedy short film series produced by Warner Bros. starting from 1930 to 1969, concurrently with its partner series '' Merrie Melodies'', during the golden age of American animation. ...

franchises.

Manhwa published in English

*'' Ragnarok: Into The Abyss''

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*{{Official website, https://web.archive.org/*/http://www.chuangyi.com.sg (Archive) Manga distributors Manhwa distributors Publishing companies of Singapore Manhua distributors Publishing companies established in 1990 Publishing companies disestablished in 2013

History

Manga published in Chinese

Manga published in English

Other comic magazines published in English

Manhwa published in English

See also

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