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
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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Already obsessed with manga at the expense of her friendships, Ayamu is pushed to get even better… until her rival’s comics become so advanced that decides to quit drawing altogether.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2024
Magenta’s manga influences also resonate with the kind of story Huge Detective needs be.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
This big-screen adaptation of a Japanese manga series is showing dubbed in English.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2024
Based on the 1982 manga of the same name and set in the oh-so-distant future of 2019, this story of a biker with telekinetic abilities has influenced dozens of action and sci-fi project.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 6 June 2024
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2024
Magenta’s manga influences also resonate with the kind of story Huge Detective needs be.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
This big-screen adaptation of a Japanese manga series is showing dubbed in English.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2024
Based on the 1982 manga of the same name and set in the oh-so-distant future of 2019, this story of a biker with telekinetic abilities has influenced dozens of action and sci-fi project.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 6 June 2024
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“Manga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manga. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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manga
noun
man·ga
ˈmäŋ-gə 
: a Japanese comic book or graphic novel
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