Manga refers to Japanese comic books, the series of which are often made into Japanese cartoons or anime. The word is pronounced maw-nnnnn-gah . In Japanese, it is actually three syllables, although the middle "N" is pronounced very quickly. Americans usually pronounce it " man-gah ", but this is not correct.
The word manga can be translated as " humorous pictures ." The medium became widespread and popular in the mid-20th century when laws prohibiting the publication of such items were lifted. It has since become a large part of Japanese culture. Unlike in the West, manga is read by most people in the country in weekly comic strips. Manga artists and writers are well respected for their work, as are comic book or comic book writers.
Naruto, the manga that we find in 3rd place on a top 20 among the best-selling manga of all time
Manga has also become a popular medium among Americans and Europeans. Manga, and the anime it inspired, permeates television and film and has even influenced the styles of artists.
In Japan, many anime are based on popular manga, unlike in America, where it is usually the other way around. Most of the time, publishers will wait for an anime to be released through stations like Fox, Cartoon Network, and The WB. The manga is released at the same time as the anime is released.
The manga format
Manga generally follows the traditional style of Japan. Japanese manga should be read from right to left, opposite traditional Western books. Not only do you read the pages from right to left , but you also read the panels and text from right to left. There have been attempts to make manga published in the West look and read like traditional books, but many artists have opposed this. Manga fans have also ensured that many manga produced in the West today are in the traditional Japanese style.
Manga are usually published in a very different format than Western comics. They are usually collected in small volumes, more akin to " Archie " digests in appearance. In Japan, manga are first published in manga magazines that collect different stories. If some become really popular, the stories are collected and published in a new volume. Many times, the manga has a large amount of work already published, as in the case of the popular " Naruto " when it became popular in the West.
The image here shows how to read manga. Follow the panel numbers and text boxes to get the flow. At first it might be confusing, but don't worry, it gets easier.
The work and style of Manga comics
There are many characteristics that make manga a distinctive art style. Manga characters almost always have large eyes, small mouths, and abnormal hair color. These things give them a very Western look. Manga like " Akira ," however, have gone against this grain.
Manga characters usually display over-exaggerated emotions . When a character cries, the tears flow in buckets; when they laugh, their face seems swallowed by the size of their mouth, and their eyes become slits. An angry character has rosy cheeks and steam rolling around their body.
Manga art has even begun to influence today's artists, such as Ed McGuinness and Frank Miller. Americans even make manga, such as Fred Gallagher of " Megatokyo ".
Manga Categories: Types of Manga
Different types of manga have become known in Japan. When getting into manga, it may be helpful to know what is what:
Shônen : manga for boys, pronounced show-nen
Shôjo : manga for girls, pronounced show-joe
Seinen : manga for men, pronounced say-nen
Josei (or redikomi): female manga, pronounced joe-say
Kodomo : children's manga, pronounced kow-dow-mow
Typically, you can tell if you'll like an upcoming manga title based on the group it falls into. Shōnen manga are usually action-packed and humorous, while shoujo manga are often lighter and involve romance. Seinen manga will often have more adult themes, with some containing graphic violence and sexually explicit material. There is even a group of manga and anime called hentai , which are erotic manga. This genre of manga is considered pornographic by most people. Josei is written more for women (as opposed to girls and teens) and has older protagonists dealing with more mature situations and relationships than girl manga.
Popular Manga Titles: Good Reads
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