VQscans

VQscans is a manga scanlation group known for translating and releasing English-language versions of manga titles through fan-driven translation, cleaning, and typesetting. The group emerged in the early 2010s as part of the broader fan-scanlation community, relying on volunteers such as translators, editors, cleaners, and typesetters to produce translated chapters and volumes.

Releases by VQscans were distributed on their own site and through various mirror sites and aggregators. The group aimed to provide timely English access to ongoing series and to offer translations of titles that had limited or delayed official English releases. Their catalog spanned a wide range of genres, from popular long-running series to lesser-known or niche titles, with updates varying by release pace and project scope.

As with many scanlation groups, VQscans operated in a legal gray area, since translations and distribution of copyrighted material without authorization conflict with copyright law. Publishers and rights holders frequently issue takedown requests, and some VQscans releases were removed or blocked from hosting platforms or search results. The practice also drew debate within the fan and publishing communities about ethics, licensing, and the impact on official releases.

Current information on the group’s activity is limited; public visibility of VQscans has diminished, and it is unclear whether the team remains active. Archived releases and references to the group continue to be found in fan archives and community discussions.

See also: Scanlation, Manga piracy, Copyright and licensing.