manga

noun

man·ga ˈmäŋ-gə

plural manga also mangas

: Japanese comic books and graphic novels considered collectively as a genre

The characters' faces beam the big-eyed, manically jolly winsomeness that in anime and manga signals contentment.—

Peter Schjeldahl

also : an individual comic book or graphic novel of the manga genre

This black-and-white manga is based on the Japanese animated TV series of the same name … —

Library Journal

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The Summer Hikaru Died A close friendship turns Lovecraftian in The Summer Hikaru Died, adapted from the manga of the same name. —

Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025 At the same time, the book's references to gaming culture like Pokemon and manga and being one of few Black kids in high-achieving programs reflected my son's experience. —

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024 What was alluring about the manga is that Anzu is a temple cat and a ghost cat. —

Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025 Most recently, a new Ranma 1/2 beautifully recaptured the manga’s appeal; another take on The Rose of Versailles is on the way too. —

Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for manga