Manga refers to Japanese print cartoons and comics. Typically manga is drawn in black and white and is read right-to-left. Manga series tend to be long- running and can span dozens of volumes. For example, the popular series Naruto has 72 volumes and was published over a span of 15 years. Manga covers a wide variety of topics, subjects and genres, but most of it can be divided into two categories: shonen and shoujo.
Shonen
Shonen manga features more action and adventure. This genre often has science fiction or fantasy elements with plenty of fighting and more male protagonists.
Shoujo
Shoujo manga features more "slice of life" stories with drama, intrigue, and interpersonal relationships. Shoujo can also feature other genres like fantasy and science fiction, but will focus more on characters than action- driven plot. Romantic comedies are often featured in shoujo.
"A Beginner's Guide to Manga" by Amanda Pagan, New York Public Library
Learning to destroy demons won't be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what's going on, might provide some answers—but only if Tanjiro can stop Giyu from killing his sister first!
Call Number: PN6790 .J34 G686 2018
ISBN: 9781974704682
After a family tragedy turns her life upside down, plucky high schooler Tohru Honda takes matters into her own hands and moves out...into a tent! Unfortunately for her, she pitches her new home on private land belonging to the mysterious Sohma clan, and it isn't long before the owners discover her secret.
Call Number: PN6790 .J34 F78
ISBN: 9781427806895
Publication Date: 2007-10-09
Does Hanayu have the recipe for success? Can Hanayu discover the recipe for love? Hanayu Ashitaba is the daughter of the celebrated Patisserie Ashitaba, but all she wants to do is be a sushi chef. Hayato Hyuga is the son of the prestigious Sushi Hyuga, and all he wants to do is be a pastry chef! It's love and leftovers at Oikawa High School Cooking Department as these star-crossed gourmands do their best to reach their cuisine dreams! Hanayu knows that it will break her parents' hearts if she defects from the bakery to become a sushi chef. But if she marries into a sushi family, they'll have to understand her decision. Now she just has to get Hayato Hyuga interested in her, and what better way than to wow him with her cooking skills?! Can Hanayu create the recipe for happiness?
Call Number: PN6790 .J34 M5913
ISBN: 9781421519678
Publication Date: 2008-09-02
Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn’t got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all, gives him a chance to change his destiny…
Call Number: PN6790 .J34 H675 2016 V.1 EB
ISBN: 9781421585956
Twelve years ago the Village Hidden in the Leaves was attacked by a fearsome threat. A nine-tailed fox spirit claimed the life of the village leader, the Hokage, and many others. Today, the village is at peace and a troublemaking kid named Naruto is struggling to graduate from Ninja Academy. His goal may be to become the next Hokage, but his true destiny will be much more complicated.
Call Number: PN6790 .J34 N378 2016
ISBN: 9781421544328
