French readers are now the second biggest consumer of manga, only behind Japan. 

French readers are now the second biggest consumer of manga, only behind Japan. In France, the passion for manga continues to grow: a recent study shows that the genre represented more than a quarter of comic book sales (27.3%) last year, compared to 6.5% just two years earlier. One in two comics sold in France is a manga, which makes the French the biggest buyers in the world, just behind Japanese consumers. YPulse told you how anime is becoming more of a mainstay among young consumers—and brands are increasingly incorporating the genre into their marketing to reach young fans. (Actualitte)