MANGA Definition & Meaning

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manga

[ mahng-guh, mang‑ ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a Japanese graphic novel, typically intended for adults, characterized by highly stylized art.

manga

/ ˈ��æŋɡə /

noun

1. a type of Japanese comic book with an adult theme
2. ( as modifier )
  manga videos

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of manga¹

1985–90; < Japanese: literally, cartoon, comic strip

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Meteor Garden is based on a 1990s Japanese manga series of the same name.

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Enough beautiful words have already been said about the film, and it is most certainly one that any fan of anime, manga, cinema or art in general should see.

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The Dragon Ball Z television series was based on the manga - comics or graphic novels originating from Japan - created and written by Akira Toriyama.

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“There was a strong emphasis on cliffhangers in manga before One Piece,” he continues.

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Your novel, as translated by Sam Bett, has a leanness in its language and imagery that is reminiscent of a great manga or a movie script.

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