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:
- Black Lagoon by Rei Hiroe (VIZ Media)
- Tenjo Tenghe by Oh Great! (VIZ Media)
- Gantz by Hiroya Oku (Dark Horse)
- High School of the Dead by Daisuke Sato and Shouji Sato (Yen Press)
- Tokyo Zombie by Yusaku Hanakuma (Last Gasp)
- Seduce Me After the Show by est em (Deux Press / Aurora Publishing)