Those new to manga are often surprised to find that sports manga are not only very much a thing that exists, they’re an entire genre of stories with themes of friendship, rivalry, perseverance, and guts. Japan has been producing comics dedicated to sports since the sixties, and the genre has embraced everything from popular pursuits […]
Shonen manga (defined in Japan as manga targeted at boys between 8 and 18, though that in no way defines the actual audience that reads it) is famed for hot-blooded battles, staunch male friendships, and themes of hard work, loyalty, and bravery. Many of the most popular manga titles translated into English—Naruto, Bleach, Hunter x Hunter, and One […]
