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
Peter Schjeldahl
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: 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 company has invested strategically in Japan’s creative ecosystem, including a partnership with Japanese webcomic and manga studio No. 9 Inc. earlier this year.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 July 2025
However, since its manga counterpart only hit shelves last year, fans aren’t expecting to see the second part for a few more years.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 July 2025
Today, there are more manga and webtoons available in print and digital than ever, and more companies are entering the scene.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
The action is well-choreographed, and the on-stage performances are convincing replicas of real K-pop girl groups, but nothing in the film is as delightful as the way the animators contort the faces of the leads with some manga inspired faces and reactions.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 July 2025
However, since its manga counterpart only hit shelves last year, fans aren’t expecting to see the second part for a few more years.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 July 2025
Today, there are more manga and webtoons available in print and digital than ever, and more companies are entering the scene.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
The action is well-choreographed, and the on-stage performances are convincing replicas of real K-pop girl groups, but nothing in the film is as delightful as the way the animators contort the faces of the leads with some manga inspired faces and reactions.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
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“Manga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manga. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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manga
noun
man·ga
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: a Japanese comic book or graphic novel
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