Kakao Piccoma launches free‑read campaign while DLsite warns against illegal BL manga downloads

Kakao Corp.'s Japanese subsidiary, Kakao Piccoma, announced a month‑long campaign running from 3 August to 31 August 2026. During the period, about ten completed manga and novel titles are offered for free reading under a “¥0+” model, with weekly themes such as heroine, horror, and battle. The promotion is limited to the Piccoma app and website and aims to encourage users to finish entire series.

Separately, the BL manga "Ticket‑style Pet Doll – Master Wants a Butler’s Love" (チケット式愛玩人形 ご主人様は執事の愛が欲しい) was released on DLsite on 23 July 2026 for ¥700. The article advises readers to avoid illegal raw or zip sites, citing virus and legal risks, and recommends purchasing through DLsite, where a first‑time coupon can reduce the price to about ¥400 and a free sample is available.