Akata

Akata is a French publishing house specializing in the adaptation and importation of Asian works into French, with a primary focus on manga. Founded in 2001 by Dominique Véret, Sylvie Véret Chang, Erwan Le Verger, and Sahé Cibot, the company was initially linked to Delcourt, for which it developed and distributed a catalogue of Asian comics. In May 2013, Delcourt and Akata announced their separation effective at the end of 2013, after which Akata became independent and expanded its own publishing activities to promote new authors. During this independent period, the team included Dominique Véret as consultant and supervisor, Sylvie (Véret) Chang in coordination, Bruno Pham as head of international relations and editorial manager of the website, and Erwan Charlès as webmaster. Akata also acted as a literary agent for Japanese publishers, in partnership with Tohan, selling book rights in various fields such as cooking, practical guides, and youth literature. On 23 June 2022, Éditions Leduc.s (part of the Albin Michel group) announced the acquisition of the publishing house following the departure of Sylvie Chang. Bruno Pham became general director and Gilles Haéri became president. Akata publishes manga across several collections, including Small (S) for all ages, Medium (M) for teenagers and up, Large (L) for adults, What the Fuck?! (WTF?!) for original works, and Héritages (H) for patrimonial works. The company also offers digital prepublication and subscription access via Mangas.io since 2021. Its official website features news, catalogues, videos, and a blog, and the publisher maintains an active presence on social media.

Akata was founded in 2001 by Dominique Véret, Sylvie Véret Chang, Erwan Le Verger, and Sahé Cibot. It was initially linked to Delcourt, for which it developed and distributed a catalogue of Asian comics. In May 2013, Delcourt and Akata announced their separation effective at the end of 2013. Following this, Akata became independent and launched its own publishing activities to promote new authors. The team during this period included Dominique Véret as consultant and supervisor, Sylvie (Véret) Chang in coordination, Bruno Pham as head of international relations and editorial manager of the website, and Erwan Charlès as webmaster. Akata also worked as a literary agent for Japanese publishers, in partnership with Tohan, selling book rights in various fields such as cooking, practical guides, and youth literature. On 23 June 2022, Éditions Leduc.s (part of the Albin Michel group) announced the acquisition of the publishing house following the departure of Sylvie Chang. Bruno Pham became general director and Gilles Haéri became president. Akata continues to publish manga and Asian works in French, with a catalogue organized into collections such as Small, Medium, Large, What the Fuck?!, and Héritages. Since 2021, part of its catalogue has been available via subscription on the Mangas.io platform.

• 2022

  Éditions Leduc.s acquires Akata; Bruno Pham becomes general director, Gilles Haéri president.

• 2022

  Héritages collection announced on 14 June 2022.

• 2021

  Part of Akata's catalogue becomes available via subscription on Mangas.io.

• 2013

  Delcourt and Akata announce separation effective end of 2013; Akata becomes independent.

• 2001

  Akata founded by Dominique Véret, Sylvie Véret Chang, Erwan Le Verger, and Sahé Cibot.

Publisher of Asian comics and manga in French, with diverse collections for all ages and a focus on quality adaptations.

• A Sign of Affection

• Magical Girl Dandelion

• Old Fashion Cupcake

• Éclat(s) d'âme

• Strange Natives

• She is a Haunting

• Même si cette histoire n'est pas une romance

1. 1Editions Akata | La vraie nature du mangaakata.fr
2. 2Présentation de Old Fashion Cupcakeakata.fr
3. 3Éclat(s) d'âme - Manga | Akataakata.fr
4. 4Même si cette histoire n'est pas une romance | Akataakata.fr
5. 5Akatawikidata.org
6. 6Akatafr.wikipedia.org