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Basic Manga Genres

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Manga cartoons and comics come in several different styles, geared toward different audiences that range from young children to older readers interested in topical issues. The following list describes each manga genre:

Kodomo Manga: Comics for little kids
Shōnen Manga: Comics for young teenage boys
Shōjo Manga: Comics for young teenage girls
Seinen Manga: Comics for young adult males
Seijin Manga: Adult comics for males
Redisu (Lady’s) Manga: Comics for young adult females
Dōjinshi Manga: Comic publication that’s written by and for amateurs. Often created for self-promotion
Yonkoma Manga: Four-panel comics (usually published in newspapers)
Gekiga Manga: Comics focusing on serious topics geared toward mature audiences

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