If you’re looking for a decent range of (mainly but not limited to current publications) manga translated into English then Renta! has you covered. They upload love, yaoi, romance, shojo, seinen, shonen and have Tatecomi comics. As I understand it, they translate the mangas before posting them live for purchase.
But I have to warn you, prices have increased, you can’t download purchases (PDF), and they do monitor reviews. They don’t like it if a story receives a critical analysis, especially if it’s due to taboo subject or poor story, so good luck finding many lower star reviews—they’re few and far between. Of course, this casts a questionable light over their business practices. Fact: good reviews boost sales. Another problem I’ve noticed as of late, there is the odd story where Renta! doesn’t publish the final chapter(s) (the story is dropped). I’m not sure why this happens, but it is noticeable when the missing chapters are found elsewhere. Anyway, those are my qualms with Renta! So, I’ve become picky. I refuse to make a purchase until the story is complete. But, then again, Renta! does seem to publish more up-and-coming and obscure works.
However, if you prefer to download an actual electronic file, which I do, companies such as Sublime, eManga and June will be more up your alley. They also offer print copies on select titles.


Blak Rayne
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