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

Examples of manga in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fans of the manga and anime series will know that the upcoming arc is set to see the crew enter the Grand Line, and will include the introduction of Tony Tony Chopper. —Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025

One Piece studio Toei Animation also prefers to hew close to the manga. —Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025

Even in recent manga and anime such as Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, Future Boy Conan is prominently featured. —Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025

The series with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters and comical scenes counts 150 million units sold in regards to manga. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, comic, cartoon, from man- involuntary, aimless + -ga picture

First Known Use

circa 1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for manga

• ganga
• pampanga

Kids Definition

manga

noun

man·​ga ˈmäŋ-gə 

: a Japanese comic book or graphic novel