The internet has sparked a seismic shift in the ways people consume literature as social media and small screens necessitate content in shorter formats. But this transition hasn’t impacted a desire for fresh, meaningful ideas. How are digital platforms opening up and reshaping poetry and fiction?

As South Korea’s growing webtoon boom continues, it is beginning to overflow into popular culture globally. Digitally-savvy and looking for media that reflects this, Japan’s youth are increasingly opting for the easily-scrollable, digital format of webtoon’s over traditional manga print publications

Japanese singletons were looking for love in lockdown, with online dating soaring. But as swipe fatigue grows, love letters are being rekindled in the South West city of Miyazaki. By removing elements of judgement and the anxieties around instant replies, the project aims to lead to better matches.

WhileLove Island’s high-drama has gripped the British public, a Japanese dating series is quietly making waves worldwide for being its exact opposite.Terrace House’s subtle approach to reality TV is resonating with viewers who feel fatigued by the genre’s relentless demands on their attention.