Some general definitions you should know before diving into the world of scanlation.
Guides on various scanlation techniques.
Where did all the groups host their manga? Which hosting company did the big groups use? Find out here!
Tools used in creating scanlation.
How do scanlators get their releases out to the public? From IRC to BitTorrent, read about the various methods used to distribute scanlation.
IRC played an integral part in the growth of scanaltion, without it, scanlation may not be what it is today.
Scanlation has always been in a legally grey area, and sometimes the Cease & Desist letters sent by publishers can be interesting to read...
Naruto is one of the most scanlated manga in history, as a result, the series itself represents an interesting part of the history of scanlation.
Groups rivalry and drama have existed since the dawn of scanlation, one of the longest and most interesting of which involves NarutoFan and its owner Tazmo...
