manga

[mahng-guh, mang‑]

noun

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

manga

/ ˈmæŋɡə /

noun

1. 1. a type of Japanese comic book with an adult theme

   2. ( as modifier )

      manga videos

Word History and Origins

Origin of manga¹

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

Example Sentences

The elements are in place for another climactic finish to the latest chapter of this real-life manga, and baseball might never be the same after this.

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Partnerships with major names such as Coca-Cola and the manga franchise One Piece have also helped to boost Labubu's profile around the world.

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Based on a 2016 manga series, the film is the first part of a trilogy that caps off the story of an enormously popular animated TV series launched in 2019.

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“In the manga, it is a very elusive character in that we don’t know if it’s a human being, if it’s alive, if it has any substance,” said Sato.

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For the uninitiated, manga is the Japanese word for comics and graphic novels — meaning it’s a medium and not a genre.

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