Manga: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
50 Manga for Libraries
See a list of 50 essential manga that every library should have on their shelves, including popular graphic novels for teens, kids and grown-ups. Librarian and author Robin Brenner offers insights on these manga must-haves and why they deserve a spot on your library's shelves.
See a list of 50 essential manga that every library should have on their shelves, including popular graphic novels for teens, kids and grown-ups. Librarian and author Robin Brenner offers insights on these manga must-haves and why they deserve a spot on your library's shelves.
10 Shojo Manga Must-Reads
Curious about shojo (shoujo) manga but can't figure out where to start? Discover some of the most romantic, hilarious, magical and memorable Japanese comics for girls with our top 10 recommended reading list, including favorites such as Fruits Basket, Vampire Knight and Card Captor Sakura.
Curious about shojo (shoujo) manga but can't figure out where to start? Discover some of the most romantic, hilarious, magical and memorable Japanese comics for girls with our top 10 recommended reading list, including favorites such as Fruits Basket, Vampire Knight and Card Captor Sakura.
Readers Choice Yaoi Manga
See a recommended reading list of yaoi and boys love manga as selected by manga fans on Twitter and on the About.com Manga blog forums. See which graphic novels yaoi manga fans picked as the best manga in the boys love category.
See a recommended reading list of yaoi and boys love manga as selected by manga fans on Twitter and on the About.com Manga blog forums. See which graphic novels yaoi manga fans picked as the best manga in the boys love category.
12 Cooking Manga
From the land of Iron Chef comes cooking manga -- Japanese comics about the thrills and spills (mostly spills) that happens when you turn baking, frying and slicing into a competitive sport, and turn the kitchen into a backdrop for romance, comedy and intrigue.
From the land of Iron Chef comes cooking manga -- Japanese comics about the thrills and spills (mostly spills) that happens when you turn baking, frying and slicing into a competitive sport, and turn the kitchen into a backdrop for romance, comedy and intrigue.
2012 Preview Top 25 Manga
Which of 2012's new manga has got the fans buzzing? See About.com's Manga picks for the most anticipated new manga titles due to hit the stores, including Heart of Thomas, Durarara!!, Alice in the Country of Clover, Soul Eater Not! And NonNonBa.
Which of 2012's new manga has got the fans buzzing? See About.com's Manga picks for the most anticipated new manga titles due to hit the stores, including Heart of Thomas, Durarara!!, Alice in the Country of Clover, Soul Eater Not! And NonNonBa.
Vampire Manga
Craving more gothic romance and bloodsucking thrills? From Vampire Knight to Hellsing, here's 22 manga tales of tormented vampires, doomed love, blood-thirsty monsters and even some kooky creatures of the night.
Craving more gothic romance and bloodsucking thrills? From Vampire Knight to Hellsing, here's 22 manga tales of tormented vampires, doomed love, blood-thirsty monsters and even some kooky creatures of the night.
The Betrayal Knows My Name Volume 1
The Betrayal Knows My Name Volume 1 by Hotaru Odagiri from Yen Press
The Betrayal Knows My Name Volume 1 by Hotaru Odagiri from Yen Press
Comics & Anime Conventions 1
What’s more fun than reading manga? Going to an anime, manga or comics convention! Our calendar list features an updated schedule of anime, manga and comics conventions in the U.S., Japan and Europe, with dates, locations, events, web sites and links to photo galleries.
What’s more fun than reading manga? Going to an anime, manga or comics convention! Our calendar list features an updated schedule of anime, manga and comics conventions in the U.S., Japan and Europe, with dates, locations, events, web sites and links to photo galleries.
Comics Conventions - US Intl
Find anime and comic conventions near your city. This list includes 2012 U.S. anime and comic conventions that are scheduled in the Western U.S. States, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming,
Find anime and comic conventions near your city. This list includes 2012 U.S. anime and comic conventions that are scheduled in the Western U.S. States, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming,
Peepo Choo 1
Read a review of Peepo Choo Volume 1, a seinen manga series by Felipe Smith from Vertical. Milton is an American otaku in Chicago who dreams of visiting Japan, the home of the anime and manga that he loves. But Milton's in for a surprise when he wins a trip to Japan and finds himself on a collision course with a homicidal yakuza mobster, an assassin and a bikini model with a violent streak.
Read a review of Peepo Choo Volume 1, a seinen manga series by Felipe Smith from Vertical. Milton is an American otaku in Chicago who dreams of visiting Japan, the home of the anime and manga that he loves. But Milton's in for a surprise when he wins a trip to Japan and finds himself on a collision course with a homicidal yakuza mobster, an assassin and a bikini model with a violent streak.
20 Manga Must-Reads
New to the joys of manga? Before you read the rest, check out some of the best. Our top 20 list includes recommended reads for every age and every taste. Choose from action-packed shonen manga and romantic shojo manga for kids and teens or cutting-edge graphic novels for adults -- you're sure to discover a comic book that will blow you away.
New to the joys of manga? Before you read the rest, check out some of the best. Our top 20 list includes recommended reads for every age and every taste. Choose from action-packed shonen manga and romantic shojo manga for kids and teens or cutting-edge graphic novels for adults -- you're sure to discover a comic book that will blow you away.
12 New Adult Manga
See a recommended reading list of adult manga titles, featuring classic, new releases, popular, bestselling and outstanding manga for mature readers and the grown-ups who love graphic novels. From the hardboiled action of Dogs and cyberpunk romance of Clover to the rock and roll raunchiness of Detroit Metal City, there's lots of great graphic novels for grown-ups.
See a recommended reading list of adult manga titles, featuring classic, new releases, popular, bestselling and outstanding manga for mature readers and the grown-ups who love graphic novels. From the hardboiled action of Dogs and cyberpunk romance of Clover to the rock and roll raunchiness of Detroit Metal City, there's lots of great graphic novels for grown-ups.
Erica Friedman Top 10
Yuri manga publisher and expert Erica Friedman has read a lot of girls love comics, but when we asked her to pick her 10 favorite yuri manga, she came back with a diverse list of titles, including Strawberry Panic, First Love Sisters and Maria-sama ga Miteru.
Yuri manga publisher and expert Erica Friedman has read a lot of girls love comics, but when we asked her to pick her 10 favorite yuri manga, she came back with a diverse list of titles, including Strawberry Panic, First Love Sisters and Maria-sama ga Miteru.
10 Shonen Manga Must-Reads
Are you hooked on the adrenaline-rush of shonen manga, but want to try something new? Take a chance on of the most action-packed, humorous and addictive Japanese comics for boys with our top 10 recommended reading list, including favorites such as Bleach, One Piece and Naruto.
Are you hooked on the adrenaline-rush of shonen manga, but want to try something new? Take a chance on of the most action-packed, humorous and addictive Japanese comics for boys with our top 10 recommended reading list, including favorites such as Bleach, One Piece and Naruto.
Tsundere
: " Tsundere " is a Japanese slang word referring to a particular personality type / character archetype
: " Tsundere " is a Japanese slang word referring to a particular personality type / character archetype
Tite Kubo
Read an interview with Japanese manga artist Tite Kubo, the creator of Bleach and Zombie Powder. Kubo-sensei came to San Diego Comic-Con 2008 and answered questions for his fans about Bleach, his creative process and how he creates the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki and the rest of the Soul Reapers, Arrancars, Hollows and Vizards who make Bleach one of the most exciting and addictive shonen manga series published in Shonen Jump magazine.
Read an interview with Japanese manga artist Tite Kubo, the creator of Bleach and Zombie Powder. Kubo-sensei came to San Diego Comic-Con 2008 and answered questions for his fans about Bleach, his creative process and how he creates the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki and the rest of the Soul Reapers, Arrancars, Hollows and Vizards who make Bleach one of the most exciting and addictive shonen manga series published in Shonen Jump magazine.
13 Horror Manga
From the slightly spooky tales of Muhyo and Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation to the gory and disturbing Mr. Arashi's Amazing Freak Show, get a peek into the spectrum of spooky manga from Japan's creepiest creators. See a recommended reading list of horror manga titles, featuring classic, new releases, popular, bestselling and outstanding manga that are worth your time and $10.
From the slightly spooky tales of Muhyo and Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation to the gory and disturbing Mr. Arashi's Amazing Freak Show, get a peek into the spectrum of spooky manga from Japan's creepiest creators. See a recommended reading list of horror manga titles, featuring classic, new releases, popular, bestselling and outstanding manga that are worth your time and $10.
Origins of Manga
Find out about the Japanese origins of manga, from humorous painted scrolls and caricatures by ukiyo-e artists to the early influence of Western comics in Meiji-era Japan.
Find out about the Japanese origins of manga, from humorous painted scrolls and caricatures by ukiyo-e artists to the early influence of Western comics in Meiji-era Japan.
Hiro Mashima
Read an interview with Japanese manga artist Hiro Mashima, the creator of Fairy Tail and Rave Master. Mashima-sensei came to San Diego Comic-Con 2008 and showed off his upbeat personality and mischievous sense of humor that makes Fairy Tail one of the most fun and exciting manga debuts of 2008 from Del Rey Manga.
Read an interview with Japanese manga artist Hiro Mashima, the creator of Fairy Tail and Rave Master. Mashima-sensei came to San Diego Comic-Con 2008 and showed off his upbeat personality and mischievous sense of humor that makes Fairy Tail one of the most fun and exciting manga debuts of 2008 from Del Rey Manga.
Manga About Manga
See a list of 15 manga stories about making manga, including tales that showcase the blood, sweat and tears (and endless efforts to please finicky editors) that comics creators must endure to bring their manga to their adoring fans.
See a list of 15 manga stories about making manga, including tales that showcase the blood, sweat and tears (and endless efforts to please finicky editors) that comics creators must endure to bring their manga to their adoring fans.
15 Manga Money Saving Tips
Buying manga can be a costly habit, but there are several ways to enjoy your favorite graphic novels without going broke. Try these 15 money-saving tips and tricks to finding cheap, free or discounted manga deals, ways to trade your unwanted manga, and a few words about scanlations.
Buying manga can be a costly habit, but there are several ways to enjoy your favorite graphic novels without going broke. Try these 15 money-saving tips and tricks to finding cheap, free or discounted manga deals, ways to trade your unwanted manga, and a few words about scanlations.
Strange Love
See a list of the 10 strangest shojo manga love stories, including the odd couples from Guru Guru Pon-Chan, Portrait of M & N and Otomen.
See a list of the 10 strangest shojo manga love stories, including the odd couples from Guru Guru Pon-Chan, Portrait of M & N and Otomen.
Making a Living in Manga 1
Is it possible to make a living in manga in North America? I posed this question to comics professionals, publishers, creators and pundits, and got some interesting responses on Twitter. See what comics creators like Svetlana Chmakova, Adam Warren, Fred Gallagher and retailers/pundits/comics experts like Chris Butcher and Jason Thompson had to say in this lively online discussion.
Is it possible to make a living in manga in North America? I posed this question to comics professionals, publishers, creators and pundits, and got some interesting responses on Twitter. See what comics creators like Svetlana Chmakova, Adam Warren, Fred Gallagher and retailers/pundits/comics experts like Chris Butcher and Jason Thompson had to say in this lively online discussion.
Felipe Smith
Read an interview with American/Jamaican/Argentinean manga creator Felipe Smith, the artist and author of Peepo Choo and MBQ. Smith has the rare distinction of being one of the first American comics creators to produce a monthly comics series for Morning Magazine, one of the top seinen manga publications in Japan.
Read an interview with American/Jamaican/Argentinean manga creator Felipe Smith, the artist and author of Peepo Choo and MBQ. Smith has the rare distinction of being one of the first American comics creators to produce a monthly comics series for Morning Magazine, one of the top seinen manga publications in Japan.
12 New Kids Manga
See a recommended reading list of kids manga titles, featuring classic, new releases, popular, bestselling and outstanding manga for young readers and the young at heart. From the light-hearted, slice-of-life laughs from Yotsuba&! and prehistoric mayhem with Dinosaur Hour to the sports drama of Whistle and Sugar Princess, there's lots of fun reads for kids 12 and younger.
See a recommended reading list of kids manga titles, featuring classic, new releases, popular, bestselling and outstanding manga for young readers and the young at heart. From the light-hearted, slice-of-life laughs from Yotsuba&! and prehistoric mayhem with Dinosaur Hour to the sports drama of Whistle and Sugar Princess, there's lots of fun reads for kids 12 and younger.
Doujinshi
What is doujinshi? Essentially, it's fan-created manga or Japanese comics, but it's much more than that. Learn about the origins of Japanese fan-created comics and the otaku culture that it feeds off and thrives on doujinshi.
What is doujinshi? Essentially, it's fan-created manga or Japanese comics, but it's much more than that. Learn about the origins of Japanese fan-created comics and the otaku culture that it feeds off and thrives on doujinshi.
FanimeCon
Profile of FanimeCon, an anime and manga convention held annually in San Jose, California. Includes information about dates, location, special guests and events.
Profile of FanimeCon, an anime and manga convention held annually in San Jose, California. Includes information about dates, location, special guests and events.
Shojo Manga Intro
About.com's Manga Guide introduces you to the best shojo manga or Japanese comics for girls. With profiles of popular series including magical Sailor Moon to sexy and sophisticated Nana, our introduction takes a look inside the romantic, stylish and humorous world of shojo manga and explains why comics aren't just a guy thing anymore
About.com's Manga Guide introduces you to the best shojo manga or Japanese comics for girls. With profiles of popular series including magical Sailor Moon to sexy and sophisticated Nana, our introduction takes a look inside the romantic, stylish and humorous world of shojo manga and explains why comics aren't just a guy thing anymore
Manga Goes to War
Find out about the Japanese origins of manga during the pivotal years between its first introduction to Western comics to its role in World War II and the changes caused by post-war occupation.
Find out about the Japanese origins of manga during the pivotal years between its first introduction to Western comics to its role in World War II and the changes caused by post-war occupation.
Otaku
There are manga and anime fans, and then there are otaku, the super-fans who eat, drink, shop, collect and obsess over every facet of manga, anime and games. Learn about the origins of otaku culture in Japan, and its spread to Asia, Europe and America.
There are manga and anime fans, and then there are otaku, the super-fans who eat, drink, shop, collect and obsess over every facet of manga, anime and games. Learn about the origins of otaku culture in Japan, and its spread to Asia, Europe and America.
Age Ratings
Manga has something for everyone -- but not all manga is suitable for all ages. Our list breaks down the comics content ratings used by U.S. publishers, and provides examples of popular manga titles in each group.
Manga has something for everyone -- but not all manga is suitable for all ages. Our list breaks down the comics content ratings used by U.S. publishers, and provides examples of popular manga titles in each group.
Fairy Tail
Read a description of Fairy Tail, a new shonen manga fantasy adventure series from the creator of Rave Master. Learn more about this tale of wizards and monsters, including a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about its creator, Hiro Mashima.
Read a description of Fairy Tail, a new shonen manga fantasy adventure series from the creator of Rave Master. Learn more about this tale of wizards and monsters, including a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about its creator, Hiro Mashima.
2012 Comic-Con Best-Worst Manga
A panel of five manga critics gathered at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 to give their picks for the best and worst manga for 2011 – 2012. See which titles topped the list for best manga for teens / all-ages and best manga for grown-ups, which manga got dissed as the worst, and which upcoming and unlicensed titles are on their most wanted list.
A panel of five manga critics gathered at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 to give their picks for the best and worst manga for 2011 – 2012. See which titles topped the list for best manga for teens / all-ages and best manga for grown-ups, which manga got dissed as the worst, and which upcoming and unlicensed titles are on their most wanted list.
2012 Readers' Choice Awards Winners
See the nominees, and see the 10 new manga that took top honors in the 2012 About.com Manga Readers' Choice Awards. See which titles were About.com readers' choices for their favorite manga in several categories, including Best New Shojo Manga, Best New Shojo Manga and much more.
See the nominees, and see the 10 new manga that took top honors in the 2012 About.com Manga Readers' Choice Awards. See which titles were About.com readers' choices for their favorite manga in several categories, including Best New Shojo Manga, Best New Shojo Manga and much more.
Naruto Manga Profile
Why is Naruto one of the most popular shonen manga in the world? Read story summaries, character profiles and go behind the scenes and find out more about Naruto's creator, Masashi Kishimoto.
Why is Naruto one of the most popular shonen manga in the world? Read story summaries, character profiles and go behind the scenes and find out more about Naruto's creator, Masashi Kishimoto.
10 Comic-Con Tips
Attending San Diego Comic-Con is a lot of fun, but a little advance planning can make the difference between aggravation and satisfaction. See my time-tested San Diego Comic-Con survival tips and make the most out of your trip to America's biggest and best comics, sci-fi, games and collectibles show.
Attending San Diego Comic-Con is a lot of fun, but a little advance planning can make the difference between aggravation and satisfaction. See my time-tested San Diego Comic-Con survival tips and make the most out of your trip to America's biggest and best comics, sci-fi, games and collectibles show.
Seinen Manga
Definition of seinen manga or Japanese comics for men, plus examples of seinen manga.
Definition of seinen manga or Japanese comics for men, plus examples of seinen manga.
Ghosts and Zombies Manga
Looking for the best manga ghost stories and graphic novels about zombies and the evil dead? From Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service to Zombie Loan, here's my list of some of the spookiest, silliest and most entertaining ghost stories and zombie rampages ever captured in manga.
Looking for the best manga ghost stories and graphic novels about zombies and the evil dead? From Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service to Zombie Loan, here's my list of some of the spookiest, silliest and most entertaining ghost stories and zombie rampages ever captured in manga.
Moe
: Derived from the Japanese verb " moeru " ("to bud" as in plants or flowers), " moé " can mean several
: Derived from the Japanese verb " moeru " ("to bud" as in plants or flowers), " moé " can mean several
Gift Books Guide
Find gift-worthy art books and deluxe editions that manga readers will love. From lavishly illustrated guides to the manga and anime legends like Osamu Tezuka and Satoshi Kon, to wonderful one-shots that can introduce even novices to the joys of manga.
Find gift-worthy art books and deluxe editions that manga readers will love. From lavishly illustrated guides to the manga and anime legends like Osamu Tezuka and Satoshi Kon, to wonderful one-shots that can introduce even novices to the joys of manga.
2011 Preview Top 25 Manga
Which of 2011's new manga has got the fans buzzing? See About.com's Manga picks for the most anticipated new manga titles due to hit the stores, including High School of the Dead, Ai Ore!, Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan and Wandering Son
Which of 2011's new manga has got the fans buzzing? See About.com's Manga picks for the most anticipated new manga titles due to hit the stores, including High School of the Dead, Ai Ore!, Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan and Wandering Son
Otaku Gift Guide
Find great gifts for manga and anime fans, including DVDs, graphic novels, gift certificates, t-shirts, bags, cosplay accessories, collectibles, action figures, and more. See what's on an otaku's most wanted lists, including Ultraman tees, Domokun flash drives, dream trips to Tokyo and much, much more.
Find great gifts for manga and anime fans, including DVDs, graphic novels, gift certificates, t-shirts, bags, cosplay accessories, collectibles, action figures, and more. See what's on an otaku's most wanted lists, including Ultraman tees, Domokun flash drives, dream trips to Tokyo and much, much more.
2008 Reader Poll New Yaoi
We asked About.com Manga readers to choose their favorite new Yaoi / Shonen-Ai manga for 2008. See our top 10 nominees, including Love Quest, Future Lovers, Seduce Me After the Show, and the see the readers' choice winner for the best new Yaoi / Shonen-Ai manga of 2008.
We asked About.com Manga readers to choose their favorite new Yaoi / Shonen-Ai manga for 2008. See our top 10 nominees, including Love Quest, Future Lovers, Seduce Me After the Show, and the see the readers' choice winner for the best new Yaoi / Shonen-Ai manga of 2008.
San Diego Comic-Con 2008 – Hiro Mashima Manga Demo
Hiro Mashima manga demo at San Diego Comic-Con 2008, San Diego, CA
Hiro Mashima manga demo at San Diego Comic-Con 2008, San Diego, CA
2011 Best New Manga
See my picks for 2011's best new manga, including much-anticipated titles like Sailor Moon, Wandering Son, and A Bride's Story, as well as some surprise hits like Blue Exorcist and To All Corners of the World.
See my picks for 2011's best new manga, including much-anticipated titles like Sailor Moon, Wandering Son, and A Bride's Story, as well as some surprise hits like Blue Exorcist and To All Corners of the World.
Results Best New Shojo Manga 2012
See the winners in the About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new shojo (girls') manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including Sailor Moon, Dawn of Arcana and Princess Knight, plus see the winner for the Best New Shojo Manga of 2011.
See the winners in the About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new shojo (girls') manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including Sailor Moon, Dawn of Arcana and Princess Knight, plus see the winner for the Best New Shojo Manga of 2011.
TokyoPop
Profile of manga publishing company TokyoPop. Includes address, web site, editorial focus and popular current titles.
Profile of manga publishing company TokyoPop. Includes address, web site, editorial focus and popular current titles.
Devil's Honey
Devil's Honey by Isaku Natsume from SuBLime Manga / VIZ Media / Libre Publishing
Devil's Honey by Isaku Natsume from SuBLime Manga / VIZ Media / Libre Publishing
M – Mature, Age 18 +
: Equivalent to an "NC-17" movie rating, the "M â Mature, Age 18+" rating means that you can expect to
: Equivalent to an "NC-17" movie rating, the "M â Mature, Age 18+" rating means that you can expect to
17 Osamu Tezuka Manga
See a recommended reading list of manga by the Godfather of Manga, Osamu Tezuka. From the kid-friendly sci-fi of Astro Boy to the medical drama of Black Jack, the dark, psychological drama of MW to the epic tale of reincarnation and redemption that is Phoenix.
See a recommended reading list of manga by the Godfather of Manga, Osamu Tezuka. From the kid-friendly sci-fi of Astro Boy to the medical drama of Black Jack, the dark, psychological drama of MW to the epic tale of reincarnation and redemption that is Phoenix.
2011 Critics Best Manga
See the top 10 manga that were included in the most critics' end of the year best manga lists, including critically acclaimed titles like Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths and A Bride's Story, plus a few fan favorites like Blue Exorcist and 20th Century Boys.
See the top 10 manga that were included in the most critics' end of the year best manga lists, including critically acclaimed titles like Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths and A Bride's Story, plus a few fan favorites like Blue Exorcist and 20th Century Boys.
Shonen Manga Intro
Geared for teen and young adult males, shonen manga, such as Naruto, Bleach and One Piece capture readers' attention with their exciting stories and dynamic characters. About.com's manga guide introduces you to this immensely popular style of comics that is winning the hearts of comics fans worldwide.
Geared for teen and young adult males, shonen manga, such as Naruto, Bleach and One Piece capture readers' attention with their exciting stories and dynamic characters. About.com's manga guide introduces you to this immensely popular style of comics that is winning the hearts of comics fans worldwide.
Osamu Tezuka Profile
Considered by many to be the father of modern manga, Dr. Osamu Tezuka created numerous memorable characters and stories in his 43-year career in Japanese comics. Read about his life, his most notable creations and accomplishments.
Considered by many to be the father of modern manga, Dr. Osamu Tezuka created numerous memorable characters and stories in his 43-year career in Japanese comics. Read about his life, his most notable creations and accomplishments.
Results Best New Shonen Manga 2012
See which new manga won in About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new shonen (boys') manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including A Blue Exorcist, Gate 7, and Cage of Eden, plus see the winner for the best new shonen manga of 2011.
See which new manga won in About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new shonen (boys') manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including A Blue Exorcist, Gate 7, and Cage of Eden, plus see the winner for the best new shonen manga of 2011.
2009 Reader Poll New Yaoi
We asked About.com Manga readers to choose their favorite new yaoi manga title for 2009. See our top 10 nominees, including and see the readers' choice winner for the best new manga of 2009.
We asked About.com Manga readers to choose their favorite new yaoi manga title for 2009. See our top 10 nominees, including and see the readers' choice winner for the best new manga of 2009.
Manga Sutra 1
Read a review of Manga Sutra (Futari H) Volume 1, an adult manga series by Katsu Aki from TokyoPop. Newlyweds Makoto and Yura discover that they're both virgins, and they've both got a lot to learn about the fine art of getting it on.
Read a review of Manga Sutra (Futari H) Volume 1, an adult manga series by Katsu Aki from TokyoPop. Newlyweds Makoto and Yura discover that they're both virgins, and they've both got a lot to learn about the fine art of getting it on.
VIZ Media
Profile of manga publishing company Viz Media LLC. Includes address, website, editorial focus and popular current titles.
Profile of manga publishing company Viz Media LLC. Includes address, website, editorial focus and popular current titles.
Results Best New Manga 2012
Vote in About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including A Bride's Story, Blue Exorcist and Wandering Son, and see the winner for the best new manga of 2011.
Vote in About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including A Bride's Story, Blue Exorcist and Wandering Son, and see the winner for the best new manga of 2011.
Jason Thompson Top 10
Manga editor, author and expert Jason Thompson has read thousands of Japanese comics. But given the choice, what did he pick as his top 10 all-time favorite manga series? See his picks, from the popular to the obscure, including Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Sugar Sugar Rune and Panorama of Hell in Jason Thompson's Top 10 Manga List.
Manga editor, author and expert Jason Thompson has read thousands of Japanese comics. But given the choice, what did he pick as his top 10 all-time favorite manga series? See his picks, from the popular to the obscure, including Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Sugar Sugar Rune and Panorama of Hell in Jason Thompson's Top 10 Manga List.
Results Best New Comedy Manga 2012
See the results of the About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new comedy/slice of life manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including A Bride's Story, Stargazing Dog and Toradora, plus see the winner for the Best New Comedy/Slice of Life Manga for Grown-ups of 2011.
See the results of the About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new comedy/slice of life manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including A Bride's Story, Stargazing Dog and Toradora, plus see the winner for the Best New Comedy/Slice of Life Manga for Grown-ups of 2011.
2009 Reader Poll New Manhwa
We asked About.com Manga readers to choose their favorite new Korean manhwa title for 2009. See our top 10 nominees, including and see the readers' choice winner for the best new manga of 2009.
We asked About.com Manga readers to choose their favorite new Korean manhwa title for 2009. See our top 10 nominees, including and see the readers' choice winner for the best new manga of 2009.
SJ Alpha vs Mangastream
Read comments from fans, and commentary about scanlation site Mangastream and their decision to pull their fan-translated versions of Shonen Jump manga from their website, and the arrival of Shonen Jump Alpha, VIZ Media's new digital weekly manga magazine, published near-simultaneously with Japan for North America.
Read comments from fans, and commentary about scanlation site Mangastream and their decision to pull their fan-translated versions of Shonen Jump manga from their website, and the arrival of Shonen Jump Alpha, VIZ Media's new digital weekly manga magazine, published near-simultaneously with Japan for North America.
9 Military Manga
After World War II, Japan's armed forces have been relegated to non-combat roles on the world stage.
After World War II, Japan's armed forces have been relegated to non-combat roles on the world stage.
2008 Reader Poll Magazine
We asked About.com Manga readers to choose their favorite manga magazine or mook of 2008. See our top 10 nominees, including Shonen Jump, Shojo Beat, Yen Plus, and the see the readers' choice winner for the best manga magazine of 2008.
We asked About.com Manga readers to choose their favorite manga magazine or mook of 2008. See our top 10 nominees, including Shonen Jump, Shojo Beat, Yen Plus, and the see the readers' choice winner for the best manga magazine of 2008.
Death Note: The Last Note (2006) - L
Kenichi Matsuyama as L in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Kenichi Matsuyama as L in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
2011 Best Continuing Manga
See my picks for 2011's best continuing manga series, including Cross Game, One Piece, Kimi ni Todoke and 20th Century Boys. Also see my choices for best under-appreciated gems and the worst manga of the year.
See my picks for 2011's best continuing manga series, including Cross Game, One Piece, Kimi ni Todoke and 20th Century Boys. Also see my choices for best under-appreciated gems and the worst manga of the year.
Anime Expo 2009 - Power Rangers Cosplay
Power Rangers cosplay at Anime Expo 2009, Los Angeles, CA
Power Rangers cosplay at Anime Expo 2009, Los Angeles, CA
Adam Warren 2
Read Part 2 of a 2-part interview with comics creator Adam Warren, the creator of Empowered and artist for the English Dirty Pair stories. To mark the arrival of Empowered Volume 7, Warren talks about his fondness for strong but flawed female characters, his unique style of drawing and writing comics, and his plans for more Empowered stories to come.
Read Part 2 of a 2-part interview with comics creator Adam Warren, the creator of Empowered and artist for the English Dirty Pair stories. To mark the arrival of Empowered Volume 7, Warren talks about his fondness for strong but flawed female characters, his unique style of drawing and writing comics, and his plans for more Empowered stories to come.
2010 Best Continuing Manga
See my picks for 2010's best continuing manga series, including Ooku, Pluto, One Piece and Sand Chronicles. Also see my choices for notable newcomer, best under-appreciated gems and the two worst manga of the year.
See my picks for 2010's best continuing manga series, including Ooku, Pluto, One Piece and Sand Chronicles. Also see my choices for notable newcomer, best under-appreciated gems and the two worst manga of the year.
Chinese Manhua
See a list of Chinese comics or manhua in English, by Chinese creators and artists, including stories both contemporary and historic-themed stories, including Remember, The History of the West Wing and Wild Animals.
See a list of Chinese comics or manhua in English, by Chinese creators and artists, including stories both contemporary and historic-themed stories, including Remember, The History of the West Wing and Wild Animals.
NYCC / NYAF 2010 – Warhammer Cosplay
Space Marine from Warhammer 40,000 cosplay at New York Comic-Con / New York Anime Festival 2010, New York City, NY
Space Marine from Warhammer 40,000 cosplay at New York Comic-Con / New York Anime Festival 2010, New York City, NY
2008 Best New Manga
Despite numerous layoffs and cutbacks in publishing schedules, U.S. manga publishers still managed to put out a lot of great manga. See my picks for 2008 's best new manga, including much-anticipated titles like Gantz and Black Jack, plus a few under-appreciated gems like Me and the Devil Blues and Red-Colored Elegy.
Despite numerous layoffs and cutbacks in publishing schedules, U.S. manga publishers still managed to put out a lot of great manga. See my picks for 2008 's best new manga, including much-anticipated titles like Gantz and Black Jack, plus a few under-appreciated gems like Me and the Devil Blues and Red-Colored Elegy.
Black Butler 1
Read a review of Black Butler Volume 1, a shonen manga series by Yana Toboso from Yen Press. Sebastian is the utterly unflappable and completely competent butler in service to young Ciel Phantomhive, the heir and head of the household of the Phantomhive toy manufacturing empire. But are there darker reasons for Sebastian's almost inhuman ability to serve?
Read a review of Black Butler Volume 1, a shonen manga series by Yana Toboso from Yen Press. Sebastian is the utterly unflappable and completely competent butler in service to young Ciel Phantomhive, the heir and head of the household of the Phantomhive toy manufacturing empire. But are there darker reasons for Sebastian's almost inhuman ability to serve?
Josei Manga
: Literally translates as "comics for women" or specifically, for female readers between the ages of
: Literally translates as "comics for women" or specifically, for female readers between the ages of
Slam Dunk
Read a description of Slam Dunk, a basketball manga by Takehiko Inoue, including a story summary, character descriptions and notable facts about this shonen manga series. Learn more about Inoue-sensei and the numerous awards and accolades that he received for this influential graphic novel.
Read a description of Slam Dunk, a basketball manga by Takehiko Inoue, including a story summary, character descriptions and notable facts about this shonen manga series. Learn more about Inoue-sensei and the numerous awards and accolades that he received for this influential graphic novel.
Original English Manga Intro
Inspired by Japanese manga but created by American, European or Canadian creators, original English language manga or OEL manga is staking its claim to its place the world of comics and mainstream publishing. About.com's manga guide introduces you to this emerging and fast-growing segment of the graphic novels world.
Inspired by Japanese manga but created by American, European or Canadian creators, original English language manga or OEL manga is staking its claim to its place the world of comics and mainstream publishing. About.com's manga guide introduces you to this emerging and fast-growing segment of the graphic novels world.
Garrett Boast
Read an interview with Garrett Boast, the founder and publisher of ShojoBerry Magazine, an American shojo manga magazine.
Read an interview with Garrett Boast, the founder and publisher of ShojoBerry Magazine, an American shojo manga magazine.
Making a Living in Manga 5
The fifth part of the Making a Living in Manga series looks at 5 ways that the dysfunctional manga economy in North America could be fixed. It's fairly obvious that career prospects are fairly bleak for North American comics creators who want to draw in a manga-influenced style. But what can be done to make things better? I posed this question to comics professionals, publishers, creators and pundits, and got some interesting responses on Twitter. See what comics creators like Svetlana Chmakova, Kosen and Fred Gallagher had to say in this lively online discussion.
The fifth part of the Making a Living in Manga series looks at 5 ways that the dysfunctional manga economy in North America could be fixed. It's fairly obvious that career prospects are fairly bleak for North American comics creators who want to draw in a manga-influenced style. But what can be done to make things better? I posed this question to comics professionals, publishers, creators and pundits, and got some interesting responses on Twitter. See what comics creators like Svetlana Chmakova, Kosen and Fred Gallagher had to say in this lively online discussion.
NaRae Lee
Read an interview with NaRae Lee, the Korean manhwa artist behind the graphic novel adaptation of James Patterson's Maximum Ride. Lee made her first trip to the United States to appear at San Diego Comic-Con 2009 to sign autographs at the Yen Press booth and meet fans of her work that's featured in Yen Plus Magazine.
Read an interview with NaRae Lee, the Korean manhwa artist behind the graphic novel adaptation of James Patterson's Maximum Ride. Lee made her first trip to the United States to appear at San Diego Comic-Con 2009 to sign autographs at the Yen Press booth and meet fans of her work that's featured in Yen Plus Magazine.
Bleach Profile
Why is Bleach one of the most popular shonen manga in the world? Read story summaries, character profiles and go behind the scenes and find out more about Bleach's creator, Tite Kubo.
Why is Bleach one of the most popular shonen manga in the world? Read story summaries, character profiles and go behind the scenes and find out more about Bleach's creator, Tite Kubo.
2012 New Manga Preview
Get a sneak peek at the new manga and graphic novels scheduled for release in 2012 from Yen Press, VIZ Media, Drawn & Quarterly, Digital Manga Publishing, Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Manga, Vertical, Fantagraphics and much more. Preview upcoming releases and street dates for new shonen, shojo, seinen and kids manga series and one-shots.
Get a sneak peek at the new manga and graphic novels scheduled for release in 2012 from Yen Press, VIZ Media, Drawn & Quarterly, Digital Manga Publishing, Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Manga, Vertical, Fantagraphics and much more. Preview upcoming releases and street dates for new shonen, shojo, seinen and kids manga series and one-shots.
Print On Demand
What is print on demand (POD) publishing? Print on demand allows for printing relatively small quantities of a book or comic with a shorter turnaround time than traditional offset printing. This makes this option very attractive for self-publishing graphic novels and comics.
What is print on demand (POD) publishing? Print on demand allows for printing relatively small quantities of a book or comic with a shorter turnaround time than traditional offset printing. This makes this option very attractive for self-publishing graphic novels and comics.
2010 Preview Top 25 Manga
Which of 2010's new manga has got the fans buzzing? See About.com's Manga picks for the most anticipated buzz titles due to hit the stores this year, including Bakuman, Chi's Sweet Home, Black Butler and KOBATO.
Which of 2010's new manga has got the fans buzzing? See About.com's Manga picks for the most anticipated buzz titles due to hit the stores this year, including Bakuman, Chi's Sweet Home, Black Butler and KOBATO.
Death Note: The Last Note (2006) - Misa
Erika Toda as Misa Amane in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Erika Toda as Misa Amane in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Making a Living in Manga 3
Do many would-be manga artists have the skills to pay the bills? That is, are they creating publication-ready, professional quality work? Do they have the business and marketing smarts to sell themselves and their work? I posed this question to comics professionals, publishers, creators and pundits, and got some interesting responses on Twitter. See what comics creators like Adam Warren, and Jamie Lynn Lano had to say in this lively online discussion.
Do many would-be manga artists have the skills to pay the bills? That is, are they creating publication-ready, professional quality work? Do they have the business and marketing smarts to sell themselves and their work? I posed this question to comics professionals, publishers, creators and pundits, and got some interesting responses on Twitter. See what comics creators like Adam Warren, and Jamie Lynn Lano had to say in this lively online discussion.
Death Note: The Last Note (2006) - L, Light and Misa
Kenichi Matsuyama as L, Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light Yagami and Erika Toda as Misa Amane in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Kenichi Matsuyama as L, Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light Yagami and Erika Toda as Misa Amane in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Fruits Basket
Read a description of the Fruits Basket, including a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about its creator, Natsuki Takaya. One of the most popular shojo manga released in the U.S., Fruits Basket is a 23-volume fantasy/romance/soap opera about an ever-cheerful high school girl and a very wealthy family with a strange curse. 13 members of the Sohma family are possessed by the animal spirits represented in the Chinese zodiac.
Read a description of the Fruits Basket, including a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about its creator, Natsuki Takaya. One of the most popular shojo manga released in the U.S., Fruits Basket is a 23-volume fantasy/romance/soap opera about an ever-cheerful high school girl and a very wealthy family with a strange curse. 13 members of the Sohma family are possessed by the animal spirits represented in the Chinese zodiac.
Love*Com Movie
Read a review of Love*Com (Lovely Complex) (2006), from VIZ Pictures, starring Ema Fujisawa and Teppei Koike. Based on the shojo manga graphic novels by Aya Nakahara, Love*Com is a teen romantic comedy about a mismatched couple who lets their height differences get in the way of their love for each other.
Read a review of Love*Com (Lovely Complex) (2006), from VIZ Pictures, starring Ema Fujisawa and Teppei Koike. Based on the shojo manga graphic novels by Aya Nakahara, Love*Com is a teen romantic comedy about a mismatched couple who lets their height differences get in the way of their love for each other.
Del Rey Manga
A division of U.S. publishing giant Random House working in partnership with Kodansha, Del Rey Manga publishes English-language editions of Japanese manga. See more information about this company, plus a list of their bestselling titles.
A division of U.S. publishing giant Random House working in partnership with Kodansha, Del Rey Manga publishes English-language editions of Japanese manga. See more information about this company, plus a list of their bestselling titles.
Death Note: The Last Note (2006) - Ryuk
Shidou Nakamura as Ryuk in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Shidou Nakamura as Ryuk in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Libraries vs Scanlations
Librarian and author Robin Brenner breaks down four reasons why reading manga from a library is not the same as reading illegal scanlations. When fans have protested the closure of sites that hosted scanlated or pirated manga, many protested that they didn't see the difference between reading manga scanlations online and borrowing and reading manga from a library. Brenner explains why this manga myth deserves to be busted.
Librarian and author Robin Brenner breaks down four reasons why reading manga from a library is not the same as reading illegal scanlations. When fans have protested the closure of sites that hosted scanlated or pirated manga, many protested that they didn't see the difference between reading manga scanlations online and borrowing and reading manga from a library. Brenner explains why this manga myth deserves to be busted.
Kekkon Zenya (The Night Before the Wedding)
Kekkon Zenya by Kou Fujisaki from SuBLime Manga / VIZ Media / Libre Publishing
Kekkon Zenya by Kou Fujisaki from SuBLime Manga / VIZ Media / Libre Publishing
Anime Expo 2009 - Gurren Lagann Cosplay
Gurren Lagann cosplay at Anime Expo 2009, Los Angeles, CA
Gurren Lagann cosplay at Anime Expo 2009, Los Angeles, CA
Nana Manga Profile
Stylish, romantic and hip, Nana by Ai Yazawa is one of the best-selling shojo manga series out today. Read story summaries, character profiles and learn more about Nana artist, Ai Yazawa.
Stylish, romantic and hip, Nana by Ai Yazawa is one of the best-selling shojo manga series out today. Read story summaries, character profiles and learn more about Nana artist, Ai Yazawa.
2012 Readers Choice Nominate
Nominate your favorite new manga series, one-shot and digital-only manga released in the 2012 About.com Manga Readers' Choice Awards. Send in your choices for the best new manga in ten categories, including Best New Shojo Manga, Best New Shonen Manga and more. Nominations will be accepted from January 18 – February 15, 2012. Voting runs from February 22 - March 21, with the winners announced on March 30, 2012.
Nominate your favorite new manga series, one-shot and digital-only manga released in the 2012 About.com Manga Readers' Choice Awards. Send in your choices for the best new manga in ten categories, including Best New Shojo Manga, Best New Shonen Manga and more. Nominations will be accepted from January 18 – February 15, 2012. Voting runs from February 22 - March 21, with the winners announced on March 30, 2012.
Death Note Vol. 1
In Death Note Volume 1, high school student Light Yagami finds a supernatural notebook that gives him the power to kill criminals with just the stroke of a pen. Read our review and see why Deathnote is one of the most talked-about shonen manga titles in years.
In Death Note Volume 1, high school student Light Yagami finds a supernatural notebook that gives him the power to kill criminals with just the stroke of a pen. Read our review and see why Deathnote is one of the most talked-about shonen manga titles in years.
Future Diary 1
Read a review of Future Diary Volume 1, a shonen manga series by Sakae Esuno from TokyoPop. Yukiteru is a quiet, somewhat antisocial high school student who'd rather sit on the sidelines observing people than actually connecting with them in any way. But his obsession with texting to his cell phone diary plays a key part in a high stakes game of cosmic and deadly proportions.
Read a review of Future Diary Volume 1, a shonen manga series by Sakae Esuno from TokyoPop. Yukiteru is a quiet, somewhat antisocial high school student who'd rather sit on the sidelines observing people than actually connecting with them in any way. But his obsession with texting to his cell phone diary plays a key part in a high stakes game of cosmic and deadly proportions.
OT - Older Teens, Age 16+
: Equivalent to a "R" movie rating, the "OT â Older Teens, Age 16+" rating means that the dialogue may
: Equivalent to a "R" movie rating, the "OT â Older Teens, Age 16+" rating means that the dialogue may
Making a Living in Manga 2
If it's made in America, what makes it 'manga?' Or are these labels just getting in the way of what we're really beginning to see: American comics evolving toward a hybrid, cross-cultural style? I posed this question to comics professionals, publishers, creators and pundits, and got some interesting responses on Twitter. See what comics creators like Kosen, Fred Gallagher, and Jamie Lynn Lano, and retailers/pundits/comics experts like Chris Butcher and Jason Thompson had to say in this lively online discussion.
If it's made in America, what makes it 'manga?' Or are these labels just getting in the way of what we're really beginning to see: American comics evolving toward a hybrid, cross-cultural style? I posed this question to comics professionals, publishers, creators and pundits, and got some interesting responses on Twitter. See what comics creators like Kosen, Fred Gallagher, and Jamie Lynn Lano, and retailers/pundits/comics experts like Chris Butcher and Jason Thompson had to say in this lively online discussion.
Results Best New Drama Manga 2012
See the winners in the About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new action/ drama manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including Drops of God, X and High School of the Dead, plus see the winner for the Best New Action-Drama Manga for Grown-ups of 2011.
See the winners in the About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new action/ drama manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including Drops of God, X and High School of the Dead, plus see the winner for the Best New Action-Drama Manga for Grown-ups of 2011.
Death Note: The Last Note (2006) - Light and L
Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light and Kenichi Matsuyama as L in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light and Kenichi Matsuyama as L in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Yoshihiro Tatsumi
Read an interview with manga artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi, the creator of A Drifting Life and Good Bye. Tatsumi-sensei was the special guest at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2009 and impressed fans with his forthright recollections of manga's early days, and his rapid-fire sketches. Tatsumi chatted with Adrian Tomine, and answered a few follow-up questions at the end of TCAF, recalling his times with Tezuka and how both manga legends inspired and competed with each other.
Read an interview with manga artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi, the creator of A Drifting Life and Good Bye. Tatsumi-sensei was the special guest at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2009 and impressed fans with his forthright recollections of manga's early days, and his rapid-fire sketches. Tatsumi chatted with Adrian Tomine, and answered a few follow-up questions at the end of TCAF, recalling his times with Tezuka and how both manga legends inspired and competed with each other.
Uzumaki
In Uzumaki, a small Japanese village is gripped by a strange obsession with spirals. Junji Ito's horror masterpiece offers a series of short stories that describe the bizarre fates of the villagers, each story more inventive and horrifying than the last. Read a description of the Uzumaki manga series, including a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about its creator, Junji Ito.
In Uzumaki, a small Japanese village is gripped by a strange obsession with spirals. Junji Ito's horror masterpiece offers a series of short stories that describe the bizarre fates of the villagers, each story more inventive and horrifying than the last. Read a description of the Uzumaki manga series, including a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about its creator, Junji Ito.
Takehiko Inoue 1
Takehiko Inoue, manga artist and creator of Slam Dunk, Vagabond and Real, recently made an appearance at the Books Kinokuniya in NYC. In our interview with Inoue-sensei, we talked about his manga, his love of sports, and his relationship with his readers.
Takehiko Inoue, manga artist and creator of Slam Dunk, Vagabond and Real, recently made an appearance at the Books Kinokuniya in NYC. In our interview with Inoue-sensei, we talked about his manga, his love of sports, and his relationship with his readers.
Death Note: The Last Note (2006) - Light and Misa
Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light Yagami and Erika Toda as Misa Amane in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light Yagami and Erika Toda as Misa Amane in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
2011 Readers Choice
What was the best new yaoi manga released in 2010? About.com Manga readers made their picks and nominated the year's best new boys love manga.
What was the best new yaoi manga released in 2010? About.com Manga readers made their picks and nominated the year's best new boys love manga.
Anime Expo 2008 – One Piece Cosplay
One Piece cosplay at Anime Expo 2008, Los Angeles, CA
One Piece cosplay at Anime Expo 2008, Los Angeles, CA
Yoshitaka Amano
Read a Q&A session with legendary character designer, artist and illustrator Yoshitaka Amano from New York Anime Festival 2008. Find out why the artist behind Final Fantasy and Vampire Hunter D loves American superhero comics, how he straddles the worlds of fine art, video games and manga and his creative strategies that has made him one of the most successful illustrators in Japan.
Read a Q&A session with legendary character designer, artist and illustrator Yoshitaka Amano from New York Anime Festival 2008. Find out why the artist behind Final Fantasy and Vampire Hunter D loves American superhero comics, how he straddles the worlds of fine art, video games and manga and his creative strategies that has made him one of the most successful illustrators in Japan.
2010 Critics Best Manga
See the top 10 manga that were included in the most critics' end of the year best manga lists, including critically acclaimed titles like Chi's Sweet Home, AX: Alternative Manga and A Drunken Dream, plus a few unconventional choices like Bunny Drop and Twin Spica.
See the top 10 manga that were included in the most critics' end of the year best manga lists, including critically acclaimed titles like Chi's Sweet Home, AX: Alternative Manga and A Drunken Dream, plus a few unconventional choices like Bunny Drop and Twin Spica.
Keiko Takemiya 1
Legendary artist, author and educator Keiko Takemiya has been creating and innovating in the world of manga for over 40 years. Read our interview and discover Takemiya-sensei's take on being a female artist in the Seventies, her role in the creation and evolution of boys love / yaoi manga, and her feelings about the new anime version of To Terra released in 2007.
Legendary artist, author and educator Keiko Takemiya has been creating and innovating in the world of manga for over 40 years. Read our interview and discover Takemiya-sensei's take on being a female artist in the Seventies, her role in the creation and evolution of boys love / yaoi manga, and her feelings about the new anime version of To Terra released in 2007.
Shonen Jump - U.S.
Profile of Shonen Jump, a monthly shonen manga magazine for boys, published in the U.S. by Viz Media. Includes information about manga series featured, regular columns and its editorial direction.
Profile of Shonen Jump, a monthly shonen manga magazine for boys, published in the U.S. by Viz Media. Includes information about manga series featured, regular columns and its editorial direction.
T – Teens, Age 13+
: Equivalent to a "PG-13" movie rating, the "T - Teens, Age 13+" rating means that there may be some
: Equivalent to a "PG-13" movie rating, the "T - Teens, Age 13+" rating means that there may be some
Bryan Lee O'Malley
Read an interview with comics creator Bryan Lee O'Malley, the artist and author of Scott Pilgrim andLost at Sea. O'Malley was in Toronto for the midnight release party for Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour at The Beguiling, and to promote Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the feature film adaptation of his story about a slacker, the girl he loves, and the seven evil exes that he must defeat in order to date her.
Read an interview with comics creator Bryan Lee O'Malley, the artist and author of Scott Pilgrim andLost at Sea. O'Malley was in Toronto for the midnight release party for Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour at The Beguiling, and to promote Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the feature film adaptation of his story about a slacker, the girl he loves, and the seven evil exes that he must defeat in order to date her.
10 Manga Review Tips
As the manga guide / editor for About.com, I get to read and write about a lot of manga. Along the way, I've learned a few things about the in's and out's of manga reviewing. Here are 10 tips for manga reviews that have worked well for me.
As the manga guide / editor for About.com, I get to read and write about a lot of manga. Along the way, I've learned a few things about the in's and out's of manga reviewing. Here are 10 tips for manga reviews that have worked well for me.
Love Com
Risa Koizumi is the tallest girl in her class. Atsushi Otani is the shortest boy in school. When this mismatched pair decides to help each other find dates, they're perplexed when their efforts only result in their classmates thinking that they're the couple in love. Read a description of the Love*Com (Lovely Complex) shojo manga series, including a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about its creator, Aya Nakahara.
Risa Koizumi is the tallest girl in her class. Atsushi Otani is the shortest boy in school. When this mismatched pair decides to help each other find dates, they're perplexed when their efforts only result in their classmates thinking that they're the couple in love. Read a description of the Love*Com (Lovely Complex) shojo manga series, including a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about its creator, Aya Nakahara.
Fruits Basket Vol. 1
Read a review of Fruits Basket manga Volume 1 by Natsuki Takaya, a popular shoujo manga series published by TokyoPop. Find out how Tohru meets the Sohma family, moves in with them and learns their strange secret.
Read a review of Fruits Basket manga Volume 1 by Natsuki Takaya, a popular shoujo manga series published by TokyoPop. Find out how Tohru meets the Sohma family, moves in with them and learns their strange secret.
Nightschool 1 & 2
Read a review of Nightschool Volumes 1 & 2, an original English language manga series by Svetlana Chmakova from Yen Press. In this series from the creator of Dramacon, readers are plunged into a fantasy world where teenage witches and vampires may wield fearsome powers of darkness, but they still have to go to school.
Read a review of Nightschool Volumes 1 & 2, an original English language manga series by Svetlana Chmakova from Yen Press. In this series from the creator of Dramacon, readers are plunged into a fantasy world where teenage witches and vampires may wield fearsome powers of darkness, but they still have to go to school.
2007 Best New Manga
2007 was a pretty good year for manga, with a lot of new shojo, shonen, josei and seinen manga released for your reading pleasure. See my picks for the 2007 best new manga list, including new releases from Del Rey Manga, TokyoPop, VIZ Media and CMX Manga, plus some notable releases from new publishers Yen Press and small press publishers Last Gasp and Fanfare / Ponent Mon.
2007 was a pretty good year for manga, with a lot of new shojo, shonen, josei and seinen manga released for your reading pleasure. See my picks for the 2007 best new manga list, including new releases from Del Rey Manga, TokyoPop, VIZ Media and CMX Manga, plus some notable releases from new publishers Yen Press and small press publishers Last Gasp and Fanfare / Ponent Mon.
Maximum Ride 1
Maximum Ride is a pretty teen who must deal with bigger problems than prom dates and exams: She has wings
Maximum Ride is a pretty teen who must deal with bigger problems than prom dates and exams: She has wings
Anime Expo 2009 - Kiba and Akamaru Naruto Cosplay
Kiba and Akamaru from Naruto cosplay at Anime Expo 2009, Los Angeles, CA
Kiba and Akamaru from Naruto cosplay at Anime Expo 2009, Los Angeles, CA
2009 San Diego Comic-Con – Death Note Cosplay
Patricia, Nill, Jamie, Madeline, Joanna and Erick as Misa, L, Light and Ryuk at San Diego Comic-Con International 2009. See photos of highlights from 2009 San Diego Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center, California, including the crowds of fans, manga artists, cool booths, creative cosplay, special guests and events.
Patricia, Nill, Jamie, Madeline, Joanna and Erick as Misa, L, Light and Ryuk at San Diego Comic-Con International 2009. See photos of highlights from 2009 San Diego Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center, California, including the crowds of fans, manga artists, cool booths, creative cosplay, special guests and events.
Yuna Kagesaki
Japanese manga artist Yuna Kagesaki made her first visit to an American anime convention at Sakura-Con 2008. At two panel appearances, Kagesaki-sensei answered questions from moderators and from her fans in the audience. See what she had to say about her life as a manga-ka, the Chibi Vampire manga and anime, her impressions of her American fans and her plans for her next projects.
Japanese manga artist Yuna Kagesaki made her first visit to an American anime convention at Sakura-Con 2008. At two panel appearances, Kagesaki-sensei answered questions from moderators and from her fans in the audience. See what she had to say about her life as a manga-ka, the Chibi Vampire manga and anime, her impressions of her American fans and her plans for her next projects.
2007 Best Manga List
What were the best current manga series for 2007? See About.com's Manga picks for the best continuing manga series that released new volumes this year, including Naruto, Bleach, Emma and Nodame Cantabile. Awards include best continuing shojo manga series, best shonen manga series, best seinen manga, best josei manga and even the first annual Worst Excuse for Manga Award.
What were the best current manga series for 2007? See About.com's Manga picks for the best continuing manga series that released new volumes this year, including Naruto, Bleach, Emma and Nodame Cantabile. Awards include best continuing shojo manga series, best shonen manga series, best seinen manga, best josei manga and even the first annual Worst Excuse for Manga Award.
Death Note: The Last Note (2006) - Misa's Eyes
Erika Toda as Misa Amane in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Erika Toda as Misa Amane in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Yotsuba&!
Read a description of Yotsuba&! (Yotsubato), an all-ages slice of life comedy series by Kiyohiko Azuma. Read a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about the background of this award-winning manga series from the creator of Azumanga Daioh.
Read a description of Yotsuba&! (Yotsubato), an all-ages slice of life comedy series by Kiyohiko Azuma. Read a story summary, character descriptions and learn more about the background of this award-winning manga series from the creator of Azumanga Daioh.
Super Street Fighter: New Generation Vol. 1
From Udon Entertainment: UDON Comics tackles the next level of Street Fighter action with Super Street
From Udon Entertainment: UDON Comics tackles the next level of Street Fighter action with Super Street
Death Note: The Last Note (2006) - Poster
Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Haruhi Suzumiya 1
Read a review of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Volume 1, a shonen manga series by Nagaru Tanigawa and Gaku Tsugano from Yen Press. Headstrong and pretty, high school student Haruhi Suzumiya tends to get her way, whether anyone else around her likes it or not. But what she doesn't know is that she has the power to disrupt the universe, and a group of espers, aliens and time travelers have enrolled in her school to keep an eye on her.
Read a review of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Volume 1, a shonen manga series by Nagaru Tanigawa and Gaku Tsugano from Yen Press. Headstrong and pretty, high school student Haruhi Suzumiya tends to get her way, whether anyone else around her likes it or not. But what she doesn't know is that she has the power to disrupt the universe, and a group of espers, aliens and time travelers have enrolled in her school to keep an eye on her.
L: Change the World (2008) - Poster
L: The Last Name, a sequel to the Death Note movies, from Death Note Film Partners. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
L: The Last Name, a sequel to the Death Note movies, from Death Note Film Partners. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Soul Eater 1 & 2
Read a review of Soul Eater Volume 1 & 2, a shonen manga series by Atsushi Ohkubo from Yen Press. Maka and her scythe Soul Eater are just two of many teenage teams at the Death Weapon Meister Academy, all seeking to harvest 99 human souls and one witch's soul to become a powerful scythe worthy of the god of Death.
Read a review of Soul Eater Volume 1 & 2, a shonen manga series by Atsushi Ohkubo from Yen Press. Maka and her scythe Soul Eater are just two of many teenage teams at the Death Weapon Meister Academy, all seeking to harvest 99 human souls and one witch's soul to become a powerful scythe worthy of the god of Death.
25 Manga Milestones of 2000s
See a list of the top 25 manga milestones and news stories that shaped the U.S. manga publishing business in the last decade, from 2000 - 2009. The first decade of the 21st century saw explosive growth of manga in America, as well as some of its growing pains, like the demise of print anthology magazines and the closure of more than a few companies. Check out my picks for the news stories that shaped this decade of manga in America.
See a list of the top 25 manga milestones and news stories that shaped the U.S. manga publishing business in the last decade, from 2000 - 2009. The first decade of the 21st century saw explosive growth of manga in America, as well as some of its growing pains, like the demise of print anthology magazines and the closure of more than a few companies. Check out my picks for the news stories that shaped this decade of manga in America.
Death Note: The Last Note (2006) - Rem and Misa
Erika Toda as Misa Amane and Peter as Rem in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Erika Toda as Misa Amane and Peter as Rem in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Devil's Infirmary
Devil's Infirmary by Aco Oumi from 801 Media / Digital Manga Publishing
Devil's Infirmary by Aco Oumi from 801 Media / Digital Manga Publishing
2011 Comic-Con Best-Worst Manga
A panel of five manga critics gathered at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 to give their picks for the best and worst manga for 2010 – 2011. See which titles topped the list for best manga for teens / all-ages and best manga for grown-ups, which manga got dissed as the worst, and which upcoming and unlicensed titles are on their most wanted list.
A panel of five manga critics gathered at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 to give their picks for the best and worst manga for 2010 – 2011. See which titles topped the list for best manga for teens / all-ages and best manga for grown-ups, which manga got dissed as the worst, and which upcoming and unlicensed titles are on their most wanted list.
JManga
Profile of online manga publishing company JManga. Includes address, web site, editorial focus, and popular current titles.
Profile of online manga publishing company JManga. Includes address, web site, editorial focus, and popular current titles.
Death Note: The Last Note (2006) - Light
Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light Yagami in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light Yagami in Death Note: The Last Name, the movie from VIZ Pictures. Death Note is a live-action Japanese supernatural suspense movie based on the shonen manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenichi Matsuyama.
Mushishi
Title: Mushishi (US and Japan) Author and Artist: Yuki Urushibara Publishers: Del Rey Manga (US) Kodansha
Title: Mushishi (US and Japan) Author and Artist: Yuki Urushibara Publishers: Del Rey Manga (US) Kodansha
Yaoi Yuri Manga for GBLTQ
See a recommended reading list of yaoi and yuri manga as selected by the panelists at the Gay for You? Yaoi and Yuri Manga for GBLTQ (Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Transgender, Queer) panel at New York Anime Festival 2010. Chris Butcher, Scott Robins, Alex Woolfson, Leyla Acker, Erica Friedman and moderator Robin Brenner selected 20 titles worth recommending to gay readers and gave reasons why these books are noteworthy.
See a recommended reading list of yaoi and yuri manga as selected by the panelists at the Gay for You? Yaoi and Yuri Manga for GBLTQ (Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Transgender, Queer) panel at New York Anime Festival 2010. Chris Butcher, Scott Robins, Alex Woolfson, Leyla Acker, Erica Friedman and moderator Robin Brenner selected 20 titles worth recommending to gay readers and gave reasons why these books are noteworthy.
Japan Ai
Read a review of Japan Ai: A Tall Girl's Adventures in Japan series by Aimee Major Steinberger from Go! Comi. Part comic sketch book, part travel diary and part Japanese pop culture manual, Japan Ai is Steinberger's love letter to the land of cosplay, anime, geishas and pocky.
Read a review of Japan Ai: A Tall Girl's Adventures in Japan series by Aimee Major Steinberger from Go! Comi. Part comic sketch book, part travel diary and part Japanese pop culture manual, Japan Ai is Steinberger's love letter to the land of cosplay, anime, geishas and pocky.
Alice Country of Hearts 1 & 2
Read a review of Alice in the Country of Hearts Volumes 1 & 2, a shojo manga series by QuinRose and Soumei Hoshino from TokyoPop. Alice in the Country of Hearts is a grown up remix of Lewis Carroll's tale, except all the denizens of Wonderland are hot hunks who want to seduce Alice… if they don't kill her first.
Read a review of Alice in the Country of Hearts Volumes 1 & 2, a shojo manga series by QuinRose and Soumei Hoshino from TokyoPop. Alice in the Country of Hearts is a grown up remix of Lewis Carroll's tale, except all the denizens of Wonderland are hot hunks who want to seduce Alice… if they don't kill her first.
2007 Reader Poll New Josei
We asked About.com Manga readers to choose their favorite new josei (ladies) manga series for 2007. See our top 10 nominees, including new titles from TokyoPop, VIZ Media, Yen Press and Dark Horse, including Suppli, Walkin' Butterfly, Inubaka and more.
We asked About.com Manga readers to choose their favorite new josei (ladies) manga series for 2007. See our top 10 nominees, including new titles from TokyoPop, VIZ Media, Yen Press and Dark Horse, including Suppli, Walkin' Butterfly, Inubaka and more.
NYAF Yaoi Yuri Manga
Author and librarian Robin Brenner gathered a group of manga bloggers, experts and readers for the Gay for You? Yaoi and Yuri Manga for GBLTQ Readers panel at New York Anime Festival 2010. Christopher Butcher, Scott Robins, Alex Woolfson, Leyla Aker and Erica Friedman discussed the issues about boys love and girls love manga for gay readers, why readers in Japan and the U.S. view these stories differently and provided a recommended reading list.
Author and librarian Robin Brenner gathered a group of manga bloggers, experts and readers for the Gay for You? Yaoi and Yuri Manga for GBLTQ Readers panel at New York Anime Festival 2010. Christopher Butcher, Scott Robins, Alex Woolfson, Leyla Aker and Erica Friedman discussed the issues about boys love and girls love manga for gay readers, why readers in Japan and the U.S. view these stories differently and provided a recommended reading list.
AX 2008 Top 10 Manga
There was a lot of new manga announced for 2009 at Anime Expo 2008, but what were the most noteworthy titles? From a remixed Evangelion manga to a cute shojo series about maids, here's a top 10 list of new manga for 2009, included some noteworthy picks from TokyoPop, VIZ Media and more.
There was a lot of new manga announced for 2009 at Anime Expo 2008, but what were the most noteworthy titles? From a remixed Evangelion manga to a cute shojo series about maids, here's a top 10 list of new manga for 2009, included some noteworthy picks from TokyoPop, VIZ Media and more.
2010 Best New Manga
See my picks for 2010 's best new manga, including much-anticipated titles like Bakuman and A Drunken Dream, plus a few under-the-radar graphic novel gems like Genkaku Picasso and AX: Alternative Manga.
See my picks for 2010 's best new manga, including much-anticipated titles like Bakuman and A Drunken Dream, plus a few under-the-radar graphic novel gems like Genkaku Picasso and AX: Alternative Manga.
Making a Living in Manga 4
In Making a Living in Manga Part 1 , we talked about 9 reasons why the manga -making ecosystem in North
In Making a Living in Manga Part 1 , we talked about 9 reasons why the manga -making ecosystem in North
Vertical Inc.
Profile of online manga publishing company Vertical Inc.. Includes address, web site, editorial focus, and popular current titles.
Profile of online manga publishing company Vertical Inc.. Includes address, web site, editorial focus, and popular current titles.
Erica Friedman
Read our interview with yuri manga (girls love) expert and publisher Erica Friedman and find out her favorite Japanese yuri manga stories where the girl gets the girl. Also, learn more about the origins of yuri manga and YuriCon, America's only convention dedicated to girls love manga and anime.
Read our interview with yuri manga (girls love) expert and publisher Erica Friedman and find out her favorite Japanese yuri manga stories where the girl gets the girl. Also, learn more about the origins of yuri manga and YuriCon, America's only convention dedicated to girls love manga and anime.
Oishinbo 1
From the land that brought you Iron Chef and $100 melons comes Oishinbo , the ultimate graphic novel
From the land that brought you Iron Chef and $100 melons comes Oishinbo , the ultimate graphic novel
Stan Lee and Hiroyuki Takei
Read an interview with American comics legend Stan Lee and Japanese manga artist Hiroyuki Takei, the co-creators of Ultimo. Lee and Takei made several joint appearances at San Diego Comic-Con 2009 to promote the recent addition of Ultimo to the pages of Shonen Jump magazine.
Read an interview with American comics legend Stan Lee and Japanese manga artist Hiroyuki Takei, the co-creators of Ultimo. Lee and Takei made several joint appearances at San Diego Comic-Con 2009 to promote the recent addition of Ultimo to the pages of Shonen Jump magazine.
Spice and Wolf 1
Read a review of Spice and Wolf Volume 1, a seinen manga series by Isuna Hasekura and Keito Koume from Yen Press. Traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence meets Holo, a wolf girl who just happens to be a village's harvest god. As Holo joins Lawrence on his travels, the merchant finds that this wily and sexy wolf has got a thing or two to teach him.
Read a review of Spice and Wolf Volume 1, a seinen manga series by Isuna Hasekura and Keito Koume from Yen Press. Traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence meets Holo, a wolf girl who just happens to be a village's harvest god. As Holo joins Lawrence on his travels, the merchant finds that this wily and sexy wolf has got a thing or two to teach him.