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Manga

Manga series and creators: where to start, what the genres mean, how manga is made and published, and legal ways to read it.

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Where to Start With Manga: A Beginner's Guide

Where to start with manga? Begin at volume 1 of a series in a genre you enjoy, and pick a short complete title like Death Note to test the format.

Manga · 4 min read

Manchuria Opium Squad Anime: Where the Manga Stands

Manchuria Opium Squad is getting an anime, but no studio or release date is confirmed. Here is where the manga stands after its artist's death.

Manga · 4 min read

What Is Manga? Japan's Comics and Where They Began

Manga are Japanese comics, usually printed in black and white. Here is what the word means and where modern manga came from.

Manga · 4 min read

Manga vs Western Comics: What Is Actually Different?

Right to left, black and white, weekly magazines and fat volumes: the real differences between Japanese manga and American and European comics.

Manga · 4 min read