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  • noun One who scanlates; A person who carries out scanlation.

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Examples

  • While I wouldn't go so far to say that they "created the overseas manga industry," as I've seen one scanlator claim, they certainly have fostered an active and engaged community of folks who take their interest in Japanese anime and manga very seriously.

    Manga Before Flowers — Fanworks and How the Fan works | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources 2008

  • In fact if it wasn't for the fact it was on eManga's website I'd be inclined to say it was some noob scanlator group trying to make money off scanlating.

    AnimeBlogger.net Antenna 2010

  • A scanlator speaks about the philosophies behind the illicit act.

    Anime Nano! 2010

  • A scanlator speaks about the philosophies behind the illicit act.

    Anime Nano! 2010

  • A scanlator speaks about the philosophies behind the illicit act.

    Anime Nano! 2010

  • A scanlator speaks about the philosophies behind the illicit act.

    Anime Nano! 2010

  • Naruto scanlator level today by wilfully disregarding the demands of the same company, minori.

    Anime Nano! 2010

  • * Gain reputation and become famous as a translator / scanlator / cleaner!

    Baka Updates Manga 2009

  • * Gain reputation and become famous as a translator/scanlator/cleaner!

    Baka Updates Manga 2009

  • Ultimateking all staff members plz read the important message in our scanlator chat section

    Baka Updates Manga 2009

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