manga

American  

[mahng-guh, mang‑] / ˈmɑŋ gə, ˈmæŋ‑ /

noun

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

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manga British  

/ ˈmæŋɡə /

noun

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

   2. ( as modifier )

      manga videos

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Etymology

Origin of manga

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

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• manga vs. anime

Example Sentences

Based on the manga by Mokumokuren, the fantasy horror series probes what happens when a rural teen named Hikaru is fatally injured . . . but then returns when an otherworldly being possesses his corpse and memories.

From Salon

He sees a similar situation in which the popularity of Japanese cartoons – anime – meets an audience for Japanese comics, manga.

From BBC

AFP journalists spotted the pirate-like emblem, taken from the wildly popular Japanese manga series "One Piece", at protests in more than a dozen countries.

From Barron's

Instead, she tiptoes along the basement wall, having adopted a battle stance I’ve seen in the shonen manga she loves to read.

From Literature

The original manga also sets it apart from other Japanese juggernauts like "One Piece", which spans over 100 volumes compared to just 23 for "Demon Slayer".

From Barron's