Shonen Jump Change. Again.

[Rio]

They do have some series available in eBook format but digital distribution is fairly new territory for publishers particularly for Viz who is usually a very conservative company when approaching new media. Seriously, they've just announced publishing yaoi when that type of genre has already been published by other manga publishers for years now.

Also, I think they're doing it this way so they at least have some control over their issues and clamping down on any piracy that may ensue if they did make it available as downloads for eReaders. :< ...But if you're a paying subscriber, give them your input and ask for Kindle or Nook downloads and maybe they'll listen.

[Saiyagal85]

I agree with everyone who said that they like having the physical manga in their hands. It is just more traditional. However, Shonen Jump is losing money since websites post the latest chapters of manga for free. I know I 'm guilty of reading my favorite manga online every week. I guess going digital is a way of saving money.

[Sylux]

Wow way to necro

[BozeSG]

the results of this

[Rio]

Hmmm, the problem with that is they may clamp down on one scanlator but another one will just pick up the torch. :\