The Beginner's Guide to Manga and Anime (media Tie-in) by Shuichiro Takeda

The Beginner's Guide to Manga and Anime (media Tie-in)

Shuichiro Takeda

Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · April 2, 2024

Become an anime and manga expert with this must-have beginner’s guide!

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Who it’s for
A beginner’s guide to manga and anime history, from early shonen to the first anime films.
Genres
Comics & Graphic Nonfiction, Comics History, Cartooning for Kids
Published
Scholastic Inc., April 2, 2024

About this book

Become an anime and manga expert with this must-have beginner’s guide! It’s packed with compelling history and fascinating facts that both new and longtime fans won’t want to miss! Manga and anime are a whole lot more than just comics and animation from Japan. They are massive pop-culture phenomena reaching hundreds of millions of fans worldwide -- and they've had a huge impact on TV, movies, music, and more.

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But did you know that manga and anime have a rich and fascinating history that spans decades? The Beginner's Guide to Manga and Anime is a must-have book for both newcomers and longtime fans. From Osamu Tezuka to Hayao Miyazaki, the beginnings of shonen to the first anime films, this volume is packed with need-to-know info!

Manga and Anime History

A beginner’s guide to manga and anime history, from early shonen to the first anime films.

Come here for

  • Manga and anime history spanning decades
  • Coverage from Osamu Tezuka to Hayao Miyazaki

Expect

  • Historical context for manga and anime
  • Facts about their beginnings and cultural reach

Where it sits

Comics History86%
Cartooning for Kids54%
Comics & Graphic Nonfiction37%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Beginner Readers
  • Reference
  • Comics History
Authors
Shuichiro Takeda
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
April 2, 2024
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Beginner Readers