Book☆Walker Global Announces Complete Platform Overhaul to Elevate the Manga, Light Novel, and Audiobook Experience

[San Antonio, December 9th, 2025] — BOOK☆WALKER Global, the premier destination for manga, light novels, and audiobooks, today announced that its platform will undergo a complete overhaul in the coming year. The updated platform is designed to enhance performance, deliver a modernized reading experience, and bring new features for fans of English-language content.

“The world of digital manga has changed a lot since BOOK☆WALKER Global was started nearly 10 years ago, and it's high time that BookWalker is reborn into a platform that meets the needs of the readers of today.” said Samuel Pinansky, CEO of BOOK☆WALKER Global. “This new platform will have better search and discovery, cleaner design, a reader platform that is fully standards compliant, and a tech stack which is designed for scalability, upgradability, and adaptability to whatever challenges this ever-changing market throws at us.”

Key updates include:

• Seamless Library Transfer: All existing English books and past purchases will be preserved and automatically transferred to the new platform.
• Next-Generation Reader: A redesigned reading experience for both manga and novels, with updated apps and a fully rebuilt website.
• Updated Login: Users may need to set a new password, but all other library content will remain intact.
• Future Enhancements: Additional performance improvements and feature updates will be rolled out, with details shared in upcoming announcements.

To celebrate the announcement and provide a first look at the new platform, BOOK☆WALKER will host a livestream on Friday, 12/12 at  4pm PST (7pm EST) on YouTube. During the livestream, BOOK☆WALKER's CEO Samuel Pinansky will share details about the update and answer questions from the community.

About BOOK☆WALKER
BOOK☆WALKER is a leading digital bookstore and app offering officially licensed manga, manhwa, light novels, audiobooks, and more. With over 74,000 titles from top publishers like Seven Seas Entertainment, Yen Press, Kodansha, J-Novel Club, Viz Media, and Square Enix, BOOK☆WALKER Global provides everything from classic favorites to the latest releases. The platform also features exclusive digital bonuses, special discounts, and limited-time promotions for readers worldwide. Available on the web, Android, and iOS, BOOK☆WALKER Global makes it easy to discover and enjoy the world's most popular stories anytime, anywhere. Visit https://global.bookwalker.jp/ to start reading today.