Cork, Inc.

ENGLISH

FAQ

I would like to publish a work produced by Cork, such as a manga or novel, in my own country. How can I get a contract to do so?

Please contact us using the contact form on our website here.
Indicating the author or work that you are contacting us about will make the process smoother.
Please allow at least one to two weeks for a Cork representative to respond to your inquiry.

I want to use a Cork novel or manga in a movie, drama adaptation, or other such secondary use. What should I do?

Please contact us using the contact form on our website here.
Indicating the author or work that you are contacting us about will make the process smoother.
Please allow at least one to two weeks for a Cork representative to respond to your inquiry.

Does Cork have any international branches?

Currently, our only branch is located in Tokyo, Japan.
We also have multiple staff members working from abroad. If you wish to contact them, please use the contact form here.
Indicating the author or work that you are contacting us about will make the process run smoother.
Please allow at least one to two weeks for a Cork representative to respond to your inquiry.

Is Cork a publishing company?

Cork is not a publishing company, but works as an agent for authors and artists, providing them with various services from intellectual property rights management to editing, marketing, and author branding. Cork is the contact for international contracts of the intellectual property rights of the works we manage.

Are there any other authors or works that belong to Cork that are not listed on this website?

Cork manages some authors and works that are not listed on this particular language page.
-If you are a publisher, please contact us with this form.
-If you are not a publisher, you can find more Cork-affiliated authors and works on our official Japanese page.

How can I buy a work managed by Cork, such as a manga or novel?

Every author’s page has links that will direct you to where you can buy the books.
You can also find works by genre from the top of the page.

How can I become a contract author for Cork?

Unfortunately, Cork is not accepting new authors at this time. We thank you for your interest in our company.

How can I apply to become a Cork employee?

Please check the jobs page here. Please note that it is only available in Japanese.