NEXT Manga — Organization Profile
NEXT Manga, also presented online as NEXTmanga, is a Christian media ministry that produces and distributes biblically based manga designed to communicate the story of God’s redemption through Japanese comic art. Its public materials describe the organization as “media for the next generation,” with a focus on making the Bible’s message accessible to manga readers through printed books, booklets, translations, and publishing partnerships.
NEXT Manga is connected with Seattle, Washington, as its listed home base, while its production is identified with Japan. Its work reaches readers and ministry partners in multiple countries and language communities through translations and distribution projects. The organization lists NEXT manga books in languages including Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, Khmer, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, and more.
The ministry’s central publishing work is a six-book manga series that covers the Bible’s storyline from Genesis to Revelation. The books are Manga MUTINY, Manga MELECH, Manga MESSENGERS, Manga MESSIAH, Manga METAMORPHOSIS, and Manga MAJESTY. Together, these volumes present biblical narratives in a visual format intended for readers who may be more comfortable with graphic storytelling than with traditional Bible reading formats.
NEXT Manga also offers shorter, lower-cost booklet resources for ministry use. Its booklets include The Messiah and Manga Mission, which are described as shorter versions connected to Manga MESSIAH. These materials are designed for distribution, work groups, classroom settings, group discussion, and ministry projects. The organization notes that Manga Mission can be customized internally for ministry purposes when large projects require many copies.
Translation and publishing partnerships are a major part of NEXT Manga’s strategy. The organization works with partners including Bible societies, mission organizations, and publishers to make the books available in different languages and regions. Its website invites readers and ministry workers to ask about available translations and to request help finding specific language editions.
People can engage with NEXT Manga by ordering books or booklets, asking about translations, donating to support distribution, subscribing for updates, contacting the organization about ministry needs, or partnering in large-scale distribution projects. Its distinct contribution is using Japanese manga as a Bible-engagement and outreach tool for younger readers, classrooms, ministry groups, and global language communities.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.nextmanga.com/
- Books: https://www.nextmanga.com/product-type/books/
- Booklets: https://www.nextmanga.com/product-type/booklets/
- Translations: https://www.nextmanga.com/translations/
- Publishing Partners: https://www.nextmanga.com/publishing-partners/
- Contact: https://www.nextmanga.com/contact-us/
- Donate: https://www.nextmanga.com/donate/
Contact Information
- Email: in**@*******ga.com
- Phone: 719-422-9220
- Mailing address: NEXT, P.O. Box 77006, Seattle, WA 98177
Socials
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextmanga/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BibleManga/
- X: https://twitter.com/nextmanga
Leadership
Leadership: Not publicly listed.
