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mangaka

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[mawng-guh-kuh, mang-guh-kuh] / ˈmɔŋ gə kə, ˈmæŋ gə kə /

noun

  • mangaka,
    plural
  • mangakas
    plural
  1. an artist or writer who creates illustrations or stories for manga.


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Those who write and illustrate manga are called mangaka.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025

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