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| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | California |
| Distribution | International |
| Publication types | light novels, manga, audiobooks |
| Official website | www |
Cross Infinite World is a California-based language localization company specializing in Japanese to English translation and publication of Japanese media such as light novels and manga.
Founded in 2016, Cross Infinite World is a localization company working directly with Japanese authors, artists, and manga artists. [1] Cross Infinite World released their first light novel series My Favorite Song ~The Silver Siren~ [2] [3] on May 16, 2016, in digital format. Shortly thereafter, they announced the acquisition of The Violet Knight light novel series.
Originally known to be aiming for female-oriented light novels [4] Cross Infinite World announced their plans to cross into publishing manga. [5]
On August 23, 2016, Cross Infinite World announced the licensing of two manga series, Gleam and Little Hero. [6] [7]
On May 2, 2017, Cross Infinite World announced the licensing of the light novels: Akaoni: Contract with a Vampire, I Became the Secretary of a Hero!, and the manga Yusen Ruten: An Era of Red. [8]
On January 8, 2018, Cross Infinite World expanded their retail platform to Google Play Books and iBooks. [9] [10]
On August 22, 2019, Cross Infinite World announced that they would release of printed versions of their digital light Novels. Beginning with eight different light novel series. [11] [12]
On October 12, 2021, Cross Infinite World announced that they would be making audiobook versions of their licenses in partnership with Podium. [13] [14]
On April 30, 2022, Cross Infinite World began to expand their print platform to include Right Stuf Anime. [15]
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