Manga is to Anime what Comics is to Cartoons<p>
You read manga,<br>
You watch Anime<p>
In the west Comics are still mostly aimed at young kids and early teenagers even thou that is slowly changing, but in Japan, manga is for all age groups and isnt labeled with the loser stigma that adult aged comic readers still suffer
You read manga,<br>
You watch Anime<p>
In the west Comics are still mostly aimed at young kids and early teenagers even thou that is slowly changing, but in Japan, manga is for all age groups and isnt labeled with the loser stigma that adult aged comic readers still suffer
by Cataphract September 14, 2004
Get the mangamug. In the west, Manga are defined as Comic Books of Japanese origin. As a medium, there isn't a difference between Manga and American comic books because they both follow them same method of sequential art. However, there are cultural differences in the way they are presented to the consumer.
In Japan, various Manga stories are printed in anthology magazines (like the Shonen Jump) on cheap paper with no color. Eventually, the individual stories will be reissued in their own digest style collections and resold directly to the consumer.
On the other hand English language comic books are usually given their own individual pamplet that includes color and are reprinted in trade paperback forms.
In Japan, comic books are very popular (the most popular mangas, like One Piece and Dragonball, often sell into the millions) and are more respected as an art because of the various genres that are on the market. While English comic books have a very limited readership and are still looked down upon by many as a worthless art-form and mos of the comics found in comic shops derive from the superhero market. One week sales of a manga in japan outsells the entire yearly American comics market.
The vast majority of Manga's success can be traced to Osama Tezuka, the man often considered to be the father of Japanese comics. In his lifetime he created Astro Boy, the Buddha series, and the Phoenix collections (which is often considered by critics as his defining work).
In Japan, various Manga stories are printed in anthology magazines (like the Shonen Jump) on cheap paper with no color. Eventually, the individual stories will be reissued in their own digest style collections and resold directly to the consumer.
On the other hand English language comic books are usually given their own individual pamplet that includes color and are reprinted in trade paperback forms.
In Japan, comic books are very popular (the most popular mangas, like One Piece and Dragonball, often sell into the millions) and are more respected as an art because of the various genres that are on the market. While English comic books have a very limited readership and are still looked down upon by many as a worthless art-form and mos of the comics found in comic shops derive from the superhero market. One week sales of a manga in japan outsells the entire yearly American comics market.
The vast majority of Manga's success can be traced to Osama Tezuka, the man often considered to be the father of Japanese comics. In his lifetime he created Astro Boy, the Buddha series, and the Phoenix collections (which is often considered by critics as his defining work).
by A. Coleman January 9, 2008
Get the mangamug. by Ioanis Avramides January 27, 2009
Get the mangasmug. A Greek man who is equal to a stud but much more. He usually smokes a lot of cigarettes and dances to a lot of greek music. He wears dress shoes, jeans, and a dress shirt all the time(usually a black shirt). He carries himself very well and gets all the ladies. Everyone looks up to him and wants to be him. OPA MANGES!!!
POUSE RE MANGA?
by THEGREEKSTUD January 25, 2011
Get the MANGAmug. by Moondust August 14, 2003
Get the mangamug. Basically, it's comic-style or single-panel style art of Japanese origin. Most anime shows are based on manga.
by AYB January 27, 2003
Get the mangamug. Manga is a japanese comic book, yet very unlike an american comic book. First of all, the artwork is amazing! And you read it from right to left.
Inuyasha, Fruits Basket, D.N Angel, Angel Sanctuary, Chobits and Wolf's Rain are all examples of manga.
by Kaeleigh March 31, 2005
Get the mangamug.