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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For all intents and purposes this version of Getter 1 is very similar to the one from the original manga and anime from the 70s. —

Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 In addition to a collection of books, audiobooks, graphic novels, manga and more in print and digital formats, the library offers programs year-round for a variety of ages and interests. —

Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Based on the original manga series, CAT’S EYE follows three sisters who run a cafe by day and secretly work as art thieves by night. —

Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024 Read from a selection of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics and manga. —

Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for manga