Seeds for Future Library Users

Print comics in JapanCovers all printed matter from 300 page magazines printed weekly and monthly to the TANKOBON (bound volumes)

ORIGINAL ENGLISH-LANGUAGE MANGA

Korean comicsRead left to

rightMore realistic

artwork than in manga

Original titles published in ChinaRealistic imagesIn colour

Animated films produced in JapanAll animated titles including feature films, television shows, and original video animation (OVA) released to the home entertainment market

Black and whiteRead right to leftEmphasis on character developmentExtremely versatileHighly narrativeLarge Eyes

One of the most common stumbling blocks in understanding manga and anime

Manga remains essentially Japanese, written for a Japanese audience

Intended to add detail and depth to a story that is told swiftly and without cumbersome textual description

VISUAL SYMBOL MEANING

Sweat Drop(s)

Pulsing vein near forehead

Nervous

Anger

Blush indicates Embarrass-ment

Prominent canine tooth

Dogs ears/tail

Drool

Animalistic behaviour, losing controlBegging

Leering

Ghost drifting away from the bodySnot bubbleShadow over the face

Fainting

AsleepExtreme anger

Glowing eyesNosebleedIce/Snow

Intense glareArousedOn the receiving end of cold/cruel behaviour

Chibi (super-deformed character) =Extreme emotional state

Brenner, Robin E. (2007)Understanding Manga and Anime. Libraries Unlimited.

Thompson, Jason. (2007) The Complete Guide to Manga. Del Rey.