Why am I here?
The purpose of this site is to provide English readers a reference repository for Asian literature, television and music that use the following Eastern Asian languages: Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Japanese and Korean.
In short you can download tons of good stuff here!
So let’s start with the basics:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are scanlations?
Scanlation are manga which have been scanned and translated by fans for fans. They are generally distributed for free via the Internet, either by direct download, BitTorrent or IRC.
What software should I use for reading manga?
Manga Underground recommends:
MangaMeeya
What are fansubs?
Fansubs are anime or movies which have been translated and subtitled by fans. They are mostly distributed through Bittorrent and IRC channels.
What are Asian Drama?
Asian Drama refers to televised dramas, similar to Western miniseries, produced in Chinese, Korean or Japanese language for Asian audiences. They typically involve conflicts such as marital relationships, money bargaining and complicated love triangles. You can watch drama by simply clicking on the TV icon.
How can I download scanlations & fansubs?
You will find three download types on our site:
A) Direct download (ftp, http, free file hosting services or f.f.h.)
- Just click and download (for f.f.h. enter the image verification code)B) Bittorrent (.torrent files)
- Open the .torrent file with a torrent client like uTorrent.C) IRC downloads (consists of a download trigger and an irc room)
- Install mIRC and read this Reactive’s IRC tutorial | IRC Tutorial for Dummies
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