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 Logo of Gempak Starz | |
| Parent company | Kadokawa Corporation |
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| Status | Active |
| Founded | 1971 But Lawak Atau Lawak 1994-Present |
| Country of origin | Malaysia |
| Headquarters location | Kuala Lumpur |
| Publication types | Graphic novels, novels, magazines, manga, light novels |
| Owner(s) | Kadokawa Holdings Asia Ltd. (80%) |
| Official website | gempakstarz |
Kadokawa Gempak Starz (Chinese: 角川平方; pinyin: Jiǎochuān píngfāng; lit. 'Kadokawa Square'[1]) (trading as Gempak Starz, formerly Malaysian Art Square Group (Chinese: 平方集团; pinyin: Píngfāng jítuán; lit. 'Square Group')) is a Malaysian graphic novel, comics and manga publisher owned by Kadokawa Corporation. Originally established as Komik Lawak Atau Lawak Creation in 1971, the company previously produced Gempak, a magazine dedicated to showcasing local comic artists from Malaysia to wider audiences. Gempak has the distinction of being the first Malaysian info-comic magazine, offering news and articles about the ACG (Animation, Comics & Games) world in and outside of the country. Gempak magazine aims to encourage the local development of such industries, facilitating the global spread of Malaysian talent.[2]
- ^ "Kadokawa buys into Gempak Starz, eyes KL as creative hub - Industry & Relevant News - Newsroom - Resource Centre - InvestKL". InvestKL. Archived from the original on 13 August 2019.
- ^ "Kakiseni – Gempak Starz Exhibition".[permanent dead link]