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Manga is a word literally meaning “whimsical pictures.” The first mangas were drawn during the 12th century on scrolls, usually depicting humorous antics or ordinary every day life. However people today argue as to what was the first era of manga and debate between centuries. Manga became most prominent after World War II. Artists started to draw what was in their minds instead of following the traditional Japanese style. Male artists were typically dominant in the manga area until 1969. A group of female artists, known as the Magnificent 24’s, started to draw manga that appealed to women, usually featuring strong heroines and romance. From there, manga started to go into various groups such as shonen or shojo.

There are 5 main categories of manga (also keep in mind that this is just a generalization):

Kodomo- Aimed towards children, stories usually have a moral, style ranges but not too detailed, series are not too long- usually standalone chapters. Example: Pokemon, Doraemon.

Shonen- Usually made for boys, genres usually go from action to fantasy to harem, drawing characteristics include unique character designs and rough appearance. Examples: Naruto, Fullmetal Alchemist.

Seinen- For men, genres can be the same as shonen except more explicit (i.e. language, violence, and sexually content) and mature, drawing style is a bit more realistic than shonen but explicit scenes can be exaggerated. Examples: Tenjo Tenge, Monster.

Shojo: For girls, genres tend to gravitate around romance or fantasy, drawing stlye is a bit more smooth looking but can exaggerate on the eye size and the characters tend to look “pretty”. Examples: Nana, Vampire Knight.

Josei: Manga for women, stories tend to revolve around love and life and explicit scenes can be seen, drawing style can range from shojo style to realistic interpretation. Examples: Gokusen, Honey and Clover.


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Hmm, I thought I’d see Hana Kimi or Honey and Clover in the top 5. Those were pretty big.

I loved the movie Nana. Aoi Miyazaki is such a good actress. Too bad she didn’t play the role again in the second movie.

Hana Yori Dango! <3


Joha - 03/06/10 9:11 pm

She’s great, one of my favorite mangas is Zettai Kareshi *O*

I wanna read this one. I’ve seen the live-action drama and I thought it was funny.


I like Hitsugaya the most, despite the way they’ve been using him until now. I feel he’s supposed to be stronger than they put him out to be.

Also, Kenpachi is definitely a badass!


^i know right!
if only we were a millionaire XD

but this idea sounds awesome!


Mangas are great, wish i had enough money to buy more xD


I’ve read some of Skip Beat and thoroughly enjoyed it. Also, I watched the anime. I wish they can make a 2nd season.


A manga theme!


She’s great, one of my favorite mangas is Zettai Kareshi *O*


i love yuu watase! I have almost all her series that are licensed. She blends comedy and drama very well.


I read Absolute Boyfriend and Alice 19th and I loved both of them (though I never read the last Alice 19th, I just can’t find it at the library </3 I’ll probably end up reading it on the Internet). AB’s ending made me cry ;_; it was really good…

Yuu Watase is a veeeery good and talented mangaka ^0^


Nicee~
This sounds interesting! ;D


yay! i love mangas :D


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