Do not search for Manga Bank, raw, mangaraw, manga raw, Manga Koma, manga1000, or a manga title plus zip.

Hello, this is Kanahina 😊

This time, I wrote this article because many people seem to try to read Jujutsu Kaisen for free through illegal sites using searches such as Manga Bank, raw, mangaraw, manga raw, Manga Koma, manga1000, or zip.

Some people also search for specific chapters such as 248 raw, 249 raw, latest volume raw, or latest chapter raw.

I checked an NHK article, and it reported that the estimated damage from free reading related to Manga BANK alone was about 1.0019 trillion yen.

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Even after the crackdown on Manga BANK, similar illegal sites seem to appear one after another. I cannot stop every illegal site myself, but I hope this article helps reduce the number of people who read manga through dangerous illegal sites.

Why searching for Jujutsu Kaisen with raw or zip is extremely dangerous

Many people search the internet using keywords like raw or zip when they want to read manga. However, this is truly dangerous.

Here are the main risks and legal problems.

Reason 1: Risk of viruses and malware

Downloading manga files from unofficial sites carries a very high risk of viruses and malware.

Many of these files are unauthorized scans of legitimate publications, and the sites that distribute them often have weak security.
Just opening a downloaded file may install malicious software on your computer or smartphone, steal personal information, or damage important files.

Buying manga does cost money, but if personal information or important data on your PC or phone leaks, the damage can be far greater. I strongly recommend avoiding these sites.

Reason 2: Copyright infringement and legal risk

Downloading manga through raw or zip files is, in most cases, a violation of copyright law.

Manga are creative works, and authors and publishers hold legally protected copyrights.

Those rights prohibit copying or distributing works without permission. Downloading manga without authorization violates creators’ rights and takes away their legitimate income.

Copyright infringement may also lead to criminal penalties or civil lawsuits. It is too late to regret it after facing a fine or legal claim, so please avoid illegal downloads.

Reason 3: The ethical perspective

Buying or reading manga through proper channels directly supports creators.

Only legal purchases return revenue to authors and publishers, so please do not use illegal methods. If manga piracy spreads, the industry may decline, and one day we may lose the chance to read new manga.

I also work in a creative field, so I understand how damaging it can be when creative work is copied for free.

Manga is one of Japan’s important cultural industries. If many people try to read it illegally for free, authors and publishers may not be able to keep creating, and that would eventually hurt readers too.

Of course, I fully support reading the free parts legally on official Japanese services. After that, I sincerely hope readers will pay for the parts that are not free.

Jujutsu Kaisen is famous, so it can be purchased on most major platforms

Jujutsu Kaisen is a hugely popular manga by Gege Akutami and is supported by many fans.
Because of that, it is easy to find on major ebook stores and in physical bookstores.
If you are thinking about buying it, the points below can help you purchase it more cheaply.

Tips for buying it at a better price

Check campaigns before buying

Many online stores, including Amazon, Rakuten Books and TSUTAYA Online, regularly run campaigns.
Point-back offers and discount coupons are common, so it is worth checking before you buy.

Do not miss sale periods

Large sale seasons such as New Year holidays, Golden Week and summer bonus periods can be especially good times to buy.
Limited-time sale information is usually shown on each store’s homepage or newsletter.

Use member benefits

By becoming a member of a specific store, you may receive access to limited sales or point-up days.
For example, Amazon Prime members or Rakuten premium users may be able to buy at a better effective price.

Consider the used market

Used marketplaces such as Mercari and Bookoff Online can also be one way to get Jujutsu Kaisen at a lower price in good condition.
If you do not need brand-new copies, they may be worth checking.

How can you buy the Jujutsu Kaisen manga digitally for an effective cost of around 5,000 yen?

I looked into ways to buy it cheaply, so here is a concrete method 😊

If you want to buy all volumes cheaply, ebookJapan is the best choice

This method is limited to new users who can use the first-time coupon, but it can make the full set much cheaper.

ebookJapan’s first-time coupon can be used a total of 6 times, with up to 2,000 yen off each purchase.

It also works extremely well with PayPay, so it is especially useful for people who regularly use PayPay.

Jujutsu Kaisen costs about 12,207 yen for all 26 volumes, but it becomes much cheaper if you split the purchase across 6 coupon uses.

• With one coupon use, the price becomes about 1,200 yen.
  Using the coupon 6 times: 1,200 yen x 6 = about 7,200 yen including tax.
  
  In addition, if you buy with PayPay during ebookJapan’s Comic Weekend event, held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, up to 30% may return as PayPay Points.
  
  In this example, you could receive about 2,000 yen worth of points later, making the effective cost around 5,000 yen. That is a strong deal.
  
  This is only an estimate as of June 8, 2024, so please note that it may change depending on ebookJapan’s terms.

Recommended ebook stores for buying manga at a good price

If you have already registered for ebookJapan or DMM Books and cannot use the first-time coupons, the following services are also worth checking.
Many stores are especially good for first-time users, and some allow you to use the points you already collect.

Rakuten Points, Amazon Points and d Points may also help you buy manga more cheaply 😊

Service	Key points	Campaign
ebookJapan	One of Japan’s largest ebook stores, especially strong in manga, with more than 800,000 titles. It also offers more than 2,800 free manga titles at any time, and PayPay payments are a major advantage.	70% off Usable for 6 purchases
DMM Books	A major Japanese ebook store with a very large catalog. New users may receive a 90% off coupon.	90% off Save up to 2,000 yen
BookLive	One of Japan’s largest general ebook stores. It has more than 1 million titles and offers many coupons and sales every day.	70% off For 1 volume
Kindle Store	Amazon’s Kindle Store. With Kindle Unlimited, more than 2 million titles are available in the subscription. It is also convenient if you use Amazon Points.	70% off Save up to 3,000 yen Only for titles that show an eligible coupon.
Manga Kingdom	A digital manga service known for strong value, free manga, and point-back campaigns. Some titles can be read completely free.	Up to 50% back
Comic Cmoa	A major manga and ebook service in Japan, also well known through TV commercials. It regularly offers free titles and sale campaigns.	70% off For 1 eligible volume
Renta!	A service where you can buy or rent digital manga depending on the title. Some works can be read from 110 yen, so it is useful for keeping costs down.	Member rank system available
d Book	A docomo ebook service that supports d Points. On d Book Day, held on the 10th, 20th and 30th of each month, point-back campaigns may be available.	70% off For 1 eligible volume
Rakuten Kobo	A convenient ebook store for users who collect or spend Rakuten Points. New users may receive up to 70 times more points depending on the campaign.	Up to 70x points Save up to 2,000 yen

Summary

Finally, here is a quick summary of why searching for Jujutsu Kaisen with raw or zip is extremely dangerous.
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• Stop searching for Manga Bank, raw, mangaraw, manga raw, Manga Koma, manga1000, or a manga title plus zip.
• Illegal sites carry a high risk of viruses and malware.
• Illegal sites involve copyright infringement and legal risks.
• Japanese manga should also be protected from an ethical perspective.
• If you want to buy all Jujutsu Kaisen volumes for an effective cost of around 5,000 yen, ebookJapan is the best choice.

What did you think?
Not only for Jujutsu Kaisen, please consider copyright infringement, legal risks and the ethical side before choosing where to read manga 🥺