Manga

What is manga?

Manga 漫画, are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term manga is used in Japan to refer to both comics and cartooning. Outside of Japan, the word is typically used to refer to comics originally published in Japan. Manga is often classified by target demographic, including children's (子供, kodomo), girls' (少女, shōjo), boys' (少年, shōnen), young men (青年, Seinen), young women (女性, josei) and a diverse range of genres targeting an adult audience. Shōjo and shōnen manga sometimes contain elements popular with children of all genders in an attempt to gain crossover appeal. Adult manga may feature a slower pace or greater plot complexity that younger audiences may typically find unappealing, as well as adult themes and situations