manga (comic books)

"This book is intended to help American anime and manga fans understand the meaning of important references to aspects of Japanese life and culture as they appear in favorite films and graphic novels"--.

Explores the explosion of manga and anime in popular culture, examining its origins, unique style, popular artists and shows, and franchises and fandom. Includes photographs, animation stills, sidebars, and further resources.

"Manga symbols--'manpu'--in Japanese--are iconic or symbolic expressions used uniquely in manga, such as sweat drops, popping veins, and smoke puffs. [This book] is (probably) Japan's first guide to this manga iconography, collecting and explaining these symbols, with a short manga featuring the . . . animals of the . . . Japanese scroll Choju-jinbutsu-giga to explain each one! [This book] includes an informative afterward that teaches the flow of manga reading, a great addition for beginning manga readers!"--Amazon.

"A beginner's step-by-step guide for drawing anime and manga"--.

"A beginner's step-by-step guide for drawing super-cute characters"--.

"A beginner's step-by-step guide for drawing adorable minis"--.

From Sailor Moon to Spy x Family, this mega guide helps readers become anime and manga experts with recaps, character backgrounds, plot theories, backstories, trivia and much, much more.

"Begin with solid drawing fundamentals that demonstrate how to draw manga characters, and learn to add accessories, clothing, and your own unique style. Through step-by-step drawings, discover how to draw classic characters in a range of genres and themes, including heroines, heroes, villains, and more"--Provided by publisher.

The popularity of manga is soaring as legions of new fans discover the astounding artwork and riveting stories found in Japanese, Korean, and digital comics. Manga World covers the evolution of the style, various genres, online manga, and multimedia anime franchises based on manga series.

"An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans celebrate their okatu spirit by sharing the history of anime and manga while giving young readers advice on how to explore and interact with this fandom"--Provided by publisher.