: Scanlation groups handle the "cleaning" of original Japanese text from speech bubbles, translating the dialogue, and "typesetting" the new English text back into the panels.

However, do exist in niche communities. These are typically unlicensed, produced by small groups or individuals, and distributed on sites like e-hentai

Note: As an adult publication, material related to Comic LO often faces strict content restrictions in Western markets. How to find of these works? The legal status of translated Japanese adult manga?

Cleaning and Redrawing: This is perhaps the most labor-intensive part. Artists must remove the original Japanese text, which often overlaps with complex background art. They must then "redraw" the missing parts of the illustration to make the transition seamless.

The magazine specializes in a very specific subgenre of seinen manga (manga aimed at adult men). Unlike typical action or sci-fi seinen, Comic LO focuses exclusively on revolving around youth, childhood, and the transition into adolescence.