A Defining Moment for Indian Manga as Anand Panackal Captures the Hearts of Anime Fans Nationwide
The Indian creative industry is witnessing a landmark cultural shift as Celbreroms, widely recognized as the first Indian peak fiction manga, has officially surpassed 400,000 readers following the release of its third chapter. This achievement marks a historic milestone not only for its creator, Anand Panackal, but also for the rapidly evolving Indian anime and manga community, which has long awaited a homegrown title capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with global giants.
In a country where manga and anime fandom has traditionally revolved around Japanese works, Celbreroms represents a bold declaration: Indian creators are ready to define their own narrative identity within the medium. With emotionally rich storytelling, carefully crafted characters, and escalating narrative stakes, the series has quickly transformed from an experimental project into a nationwide phenomenon.
The Rise of Celbreroms: From Concept to Cultural Movement
When Celbreroms was first announced, expectations were cautious. Indian manga has existed in fragmented attempts before, but few projects managed to sustain momentum or reach mainstream recognition. Anand Panackal’s vision, however, was different. Rather than imitating existing Japanese tropes without substance, Celbreroms aimed to deliver what fans describe as “peak fiction”—a narrative that prioritizes emotional impact, philosophical undertones, and long-term character development.
Within weeks of the first chapter’s release, readers began sharing panels, theories, and reactions across social media platforms. What started as niche interest quickly turned into widespread discussion, especially among younger audiences who grew up consuming anime but never saw their own cultural voice reflected in the medium.
By the time the third chapter dropped, readership numbers surged past 4 lakh, a figure unprecedented for an Indian manga project at such an early stage.
