Spring 2024

Anime and Manga: Genres and Themes

From the Set The World of Anime and Manga

There are many kinds of anime and manga, including lighthearted children's series, serious adult dramas, and everything in between. This book explores several categories of anime and manga, examining how these works are created for different audiences.

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$45.26 $33.95
Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 4
Dewey Number 741.5
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher BrightPoint Press
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781678207540
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 64
Dimensions 6.5 x 9.25
Graphics Full-color photographs

Booklist Review of The World of Anime and Manga

In this guide from The World of Anime and Manga series (4 titles), those wishing to explore these modes of illustrated storytelling will become acquainted with several popular genres: “Shonen and Shojo,” “Fantasy and Isekai,” “Sci-fi and Mecha,” and “Slice of Life and Sports.” A preliminary “At a Glance” section gives a clear, succinct overview of the book’s contents through a bulleted list. This is followed by an introduction that uses a fictional scenario at a high-school anime and manga club to illustrate the community and connections these stories foster. The chapters feature wide margins, colorful art, and many examples of anime and manga for each genre discussed. A glossary of terms, source notes, and recommendations for further research conclude. A straightforward, nicely organized resource.

Author: Danielle L. DeFauw