What are Japanese comics generally called?
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Manga
They usually first appear in thick magazines.
💡 Did you know? Manga are usually printed in black and white.
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What is a comic artist called in Japan?
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Mangaka
A mangaka often works with a team of assistants.
💡 Did you know? Their deadlines are notoriously brutal.
What is the manga genre aimed at young males, often action-packed, called?
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Shōnen
“One Piece” and “Naruto” are shōnen manga.
💡 Did you know? The word means “boy”.
What is the manga genre aimed at young females, often romantic, called?
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Shōjo
“Sailor Moon” is a well-known example.
💡 Did you know? The word means “girl”.
What are a manga's collected book volumes called?
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Tankōbon
They collect chapters that first ran individually.
💡 Did you know? Successful series run to dozens of volumes.
Who created “Astro Boy” and is called the “god of manga”?
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Osamu Tezuka
He fundamentally shaped modern manga.
💡 Did you know? The big round eyes trace back to him.
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