r/scanlation
A scanlator community subreddit where you can share your experience in scanlation, ask for help, or teach other people your 7 amazing…
How to think about r/scanlation
This community is dedicated to scanlation, the practice of translating and editing manga and comics for online distribution. Members share their experiences, seek assistance, and teach techniques to enhance the quality of scanned works. It serves as a hub for both novice and experienced scanlators, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes skill development and knowledge sharing. The community also encourages discussions about the ethical implications of scanlation within the broader manga ecosystem.
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Audience
Participants in this community are typically tech-savvy individuals with a passion for manga and comics, often ranging from teenagers to young adults. They are motivated by a desire to improve their scanlation skills and connect with like-minded enthusiasts. The vibe is generally supportive, with members valuing constructive feedback and collaboration, while also being aware of the controversies surrounding scanlation practices.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes tutorials, tips, and discussions about scanlation techniques, tools, and software. Members often share their projects and seek feedback, while posts that promote piracy or lack substance tend to receive downvotes. The community encourages regular engagement, with members frequently posting questions or sharing insights, creating a dynamic and interactive environment.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing valuable resources, such as software tools or educational content related to scanlation. Authenticity is crucial; overt promotional tactics are likely to be met with skepticism or hostility. Instead, brands can foster goodwill by participating in discussions, offering free trials, or sponsoring community events that align with members' interests. Transparency and a genuine interest in the craft will resonate better than traditional marketing approaches.
Top keywords
What r/scanlation talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/AutoModerator
- u/-Scannie-
- u/Aquason
- u/MeNeverGetTheJoke
- u/KiyanShahab
- u/ninanana_osamu
- u/ryuuseinow
- u/rogueSleipnir
- u/NewGuyFG
- u/Minette12
- u/stardustprincess
- u/SosukeBosukeKun
- u/urAdogbrain
- u/Manticore-_-
- u/PxHC
- u/DoesNotGetYourJokes
- u/ivyleaf33
- u/Krotrong
- u/ThespookySurgeon
- u/NoNote134
- u/LevelUnknownScans
- u/coniuru2
- u/imacluelesspotato
- u/ghostedbur
- u/EffectiveLanguage363
- u/ItsAMeMoonbeam
- u/SisconOnii-san
- u/pls_read_kekkaishi
- u/Parrot_licker69
- u/TheFantabulousToast
- u/BitFew3232
- u/MysTicScans
- u/elledriverxc
- u/thepixelmurderer
- u/Ijert
- u/Prestigious_Knee_604
- u/OG_Valrix
- u/Prestigious-Bear2403
- u/--Maryam--
- u/Advanced_Safe_3799
- u/gowadera
- u/yousmellikebeef
- u/JaxTheSun
- u/Tier1TechSupport
- u/TricksterFa1ry
- u/Merchant_Lawrence
- u/catd0gz
- u/veranthia
- u/CrazyDuck608
- u/ThatDammedRabbit
- u/ShamanKai
- u/Chemical-Room5065
- u/XNumbers666
- u/Natsume-Grace
- u/Strange_One1199
- u/Blackjackx1031
- u/glkat
- u/yigoro66
- u/No-Sector4634
- u/MirukuTsaa
- u/Maleficent_Wave4132
- u/Mistakesishere
- u/Redazu
- u/eesposito
- u/Salty-Let2088
- u/Suspicious-Hamster97
- u/AStrangerthatRoams
- u/nymd2008
- u/Outrageous-Formal-80
- u/darin8
- u/Livid-Trash2788
- u/Boundless-Ocean
- u/TheSquaredMan
- u/ZianXiru
- u/Zigzurd
- u/rasbayri
- u/MegaKK
- u/Party_Client1727
- u/kuapi0
- u/MaximumSpidercide
- u/Macedon_Scans
- u/asgof
- u/OxymoronicGirl
- u/impotatomerde
- u/Eggsysmistress
- u/KATCRX
- u/panda88panda
- u/Kins_Colt
- u/justkeepbreathing94
- u/CompetitiveStar7473
- u/MG_Makeiru
- u/Dry_Product_3409
- u/DreadfulNightSleep
- u/duckyfrost
- u/onewhokills
- u/Professional_Bed3160
- u/Kaspbooty
- u/EveryoneButXBGB
- u/DrDuckling951
- u/SuspiciouslyJaxon
By votes
- u/-Scannie-
- u/AutoModerator
- u/Aquason
- u/stardustprincess
- u/SosukeBosukeKun
- u/urAdogbrain
- u/Manticore-_-
- u/ryuuseinow
- u/PxHC
- u/DoesNotGetYourJokes
- u/rogueSleipnir
- u/ivyleaf33
- u/Krotrong
- u/ThespookySurgeon
- u/NoNote134
- u/LevelUnknownScans
- u/MeNeverGetTheJoke
- u/imacluelesspotato
- u/KiyanShahab
- u/ghostedbur
- u/EffectiveLanguage363
- u/coniuru2
- u/ItsAMeMoonbeam
- u/pls_read_kekkaishi
- u/BitFew3232
- u/thepixelmurderer
- u/Ijert
- u/NewGuyFG
- u/SisconOnii-san
- u/Parrot_licker69
- u/TheFantabulousToast
- u/MysTicScans
- u/Prestigious_Knee_604
- u/yousmellikebeef
- u/JaxTheSun
- u/Tier1TechSupport
- u/TricksterFa1ry
- u/elledriverxc
- u/OG_Valrix
- u/Prestigious-Bear2403
- u/--Maryam--
- u/Advanced_Safe_3799
- u/gowadera
- u/Merchant_Lawrence
- u/veranthia
- u/ShamanKai
- u/XNumbers666
- u/catd0gz
- u/CrazyDuck608
- u/ThatDammedRabbit
- u/Chemical-Room5065
- u/Natsume-Grace
- u/Strange_One1199
- u/Blackjackx1031
- u/glkat
- u/yigoro66
- u/No-Sector4634
- u/MirukuTsaa
- u/Redazu
- u/eesposito
- u/AStrangerthatRoams
- u/nymd2008
- u/Minette12
- u/Maleficent_Wave4132
- u/Mistakesishere
- u/Salty-Let2088
- u/Suspicious-Hamster97
- u/Outrageous-Formal-80
- u/darin8
- u/Livid-Trash2788
- u/Boundless-Ocean
- u/TheSquaredMan
- u/ZianXiru
- u/Zigzurd
- u/rasbayri
- u/MegaKK
- u/Party_Client1727
- u/kuapi0
- u/MaximumSpidercide
- u/Macedon_Scans
- u/asgof
- u/OxymoronicGirl
- u/impotatomerde
- u/Eggsysmistress
- u/KATCRX
- u/panda88panda
- u/Kins_Colt
- u/justkeepbreathing94
- u/CompetitiveStar7473
- u/MG_Makeiru
- u/Dry_Product_3409
- u/DreadfulNightSleep
- u/duckyfrost
- u/onewhokills
- u/Professional_Bed3160
- u/ninanana_osamu
- u/Kaspbooty
- u/EveryoneButXBGB
- u/DrDuckling951
- u/SuspiciouslyJaxon
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/-Scannie-
- u/[deleted]
- u/Aquason
- u/MrEmouse
- u/Renurun
- u/Kewl0210
- u/ivyleaf33
- u/DrDuckling951
- u/spammyspam3nj
- u/TiedDegenerate
- u/koppiki
- u/jch317
- u/Turbulent_Captain166
- u/MokaKYE
- u/Icarusaxl
- u/Reformingsaint
- u/Merchant_Lawrence
- u/German_Camry
- u/OG_Valrix
- u/elasri1
- u/ryuuseinow
- u/Jaecheondaeseong-II
- u/GodMudit
- u/melodyssppc
- u/yoo16
- u/EI_TokyoTeddyBear
- u/Party_Client1727
- u/rayraybites
- u/Kind_Stranger_weeb
- u/Elipsyclips
- u/ChapterP1
- u/MarioLuigi0404
- u/Wiccio
- u/GixmisCZ
- u/PxHC
- u/3nclav3
- u/Ijert
- u/ItsAMeMoonbeam
- u/liefeld4lief
- u/Ron_BWL
- u/JJ0506
- u/MagicianEmperor
- u/Sea_Goat_6554
- u/Skusci
- u/FinanceNo3886
- u/Sageofsixpast
- u/anonynomie
- u/kookiekono
- u/kcxing
- u/Roxy-Gamer
- u/AutisticSenateScream
- u/Saib_Shuvro
- u/fizass
- u/GarnetExecutioner
- u/KATCRX
- u/iamdefinitelynotayam
- u/cheesehoarder190
- u/coniuru2
- u/Tragic_Hamster
- u/YameteeOreo
- u/Samurai_Churro
- u/Dzrian
- u/Hootie_
- u/octavesized
- u/NotLeyana
- u/rosafloera
- u/OO_1
- u/EveryoneButXBGB
- u/thepixelmurderer
- u/rochester95
- u/INamialusI
- u/Elil_50
- u/icantfindmyselfaname
- u/MeNeverGetTheJoke
- u/Mall-Quiet
- u/peachdaeki
- u/notzuriel
- u/ERR0R_Studios
- u/Fabnaza
- u/naivchan
- u/MysTicScans
- u/Fabulous_Donut_6965
- u/ComfortableRip769
- u/mcca1666
- u/Tap_TEMPO
- u/chillyrabbit
- u/KuroIsLittle
- u/nilghias
- u/onyxeagle274
- u/ryoxx
- u/neverneverbookbook
- u/plomien99
- u/TheFantabulousToast
- u/TheCollinKid
- u/NekoSebon
- u/supvo
- u/stardustprincess
- u/CeingEJIKE
- u/don309
- u/Niceguy188
By votes
- u/Kewl0210
- u/-Scannie-
- u/[deleted]
- u/Aquason
- u/DrDuckling951
- u/Renurun
- u/ivyleaf33
- u/jch317
- u/koppiki
- u/MrEmouse
- u/TiedDegenerate
- u/ryuuseinow
- u/BeanOfBirbs
- u/elasri1
- u/anonynomie
- u/Reformingsaint
- u/GixmisCZ
- u/Sea_Goat_6554
- u/icantfindmyselfaname
- u/TheFantabulousToast
- u/DiabolicalHaterAnonx
- u/spammyspam3nj
- u/OG_Valrix
- u/Teishou
- u/German_Camry
- u/Ijert
- u/Jaecheondaeseong-II
- u/NotLeyana
- u/ItsAMeMoonbeam
- u/Turbulent_Captain166
- u/kookiekono
- u/EI_TokyoTeddyBear
- u/SLaSZT
- u/rosafloera
- u/MokaKYE
- u/Icarusaxl
- u/Grav-san
- u/rayraybites
- u/Wiccio
- u/PxHC
- u/JJ0506
- u/Skusci
- u/YameteeOreo
- u/Hootie_
- u/GodMudit
- u/yoo16
- u/Merchant_Lawrence
- u/liefeld4lief
- u/MagicianEmperor
- u/KATCRX
- u/Samurai_Churro
- u/octavesized
- u/thepixelmurderer
- u/melodyssppc
- u/Fabulous_Donut_6965
- u/nilghias
- u/supvo
- u/stardustprincess
- u/Party_Client1727
- u/Kind_Stranger_weeb
- u/ChapterP1
- u/MarioLuigi0404
- u/Ron_BWL
- u/FinanceNo3886
- u/Sageofsixpast
- u/kcxing
- u/Roxy-Gamer
- u/AutisticSenateScream
- u/Saib_Shuvro
- u/fizass
- u/GarnetExecutioner
- u/iamdefinitelynotayam
- u/cheesehoarder190
- u/coniuru2
- u/Tragic_Hamster
- u/Dzrian
- u/OO_1
- u/EveryoneButXBGB
- u/rochester95
- u/INamialusI
- u/Elil_50
- u/MeNeverGetTheJoke
- u/Mall-Quiet
- u/peachdaeki
- u/notzuriel
- u/ERR0R_Studios
- u/naivchan
- u/MysTicScans
- u/ComfortableRip769
- u/mcca1666
- u/Tap_TEMPO
- u/chillyrabbit
- u/KuroIsLittle
- u/onyxeagle274
- u/ryoxx
- u/neverneverbookbook
- u/plomien99
- u/TheCollinKid
- u/NekoSebon
- u/CeingEJIKE
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FAQ
r/scanlation — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/scanlation have?
r/scanlation has approximately 6,721 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/scanlation created?
r/scanlation was created on March 1, 2015 (11 years ago).
What is r/scanlation about?
This community is dedicated to scanlation, the practice of translating and editing manga and comics for online distribution. Members share their experiences, seek assistance, and teach techniques to enhance the quality of scanned works. It serves as a hub for both novice and experienced scanlators, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes skill development and k…
What subreddits are similar to r/scanlation?
Communities similar to r/scanlation include r/scanlationdrama, r/mangadex, r/reaperscans.
Who are the most active posters on r/scanlation?
The most frequent posters on r/scanlation include u/AutoModerator, u/-Scannie-, u/Aquason.
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