Definition:
Equivalent to an "NC-17" movie rating, the "M – Mature, Age 18+" rating means that you can expect to see adult themes, strong language, intense violence and/or explicit sexuality in the story and artwork. Most publishers will shrink-wrap "M"-rated graphic novels and include a content advisory label prominently on its cover.
Examples:
Examples of manga for Mature – Age 18+ readers include:
- Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo (Dark Horse Comics)
- Battle Royale written by Koushun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi, illustrated by Masayuki Taguchi (TokyoPop)
- Happy Mania by Myoco Anno (TokyoPop)
- Golgo 13 by Takao Saito (Viz Signature)
- Cinderalla by Junko Mizuno (Viz Editor’s Choice)
- Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue (Viz Signature)
- The Aromatic Bitters by Erica Sakurazawa (TokyoPop)
