Kacey Connors answers “Is this a comic book or a does it have...”

Victor Merling asked this question about Wolf Children: Ame & Yuki:

Is this a comic book or a does it have some pages with text and some with pictures?

Kacey Connors I don't understand why people get upset with the word "comics" when referring to Manga. Manga is precisely that comic books or graphic novels (which t…moreI don't understand why people get upset with the word "comics" when referring to Manga. Manga is precisely that comic books or graphic novels (which this book is). Anime books are actually an inaccurate term -- considering not all Manga are made into/come from Anime films/shows and not all anime films/shows come from or are turned to into manga.

Its a quick read despite its whopping 500+ pages and reads exactly like a comic book from right to left (unlike western comics which are left to right). Lots of pictures but still a very moving story. (less)

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Katya I disagree with you. Comic books and Manga have different drawings and reading style. It's like CocaCola and Pepsi. Almost same, but not entirely. I k ...more
Jan 11, 2017 11:59AM · flag

Sunny Bravo Manga reads backwards and in the opposite direction when compared to the comic books.
May 30, 2021 11:24AM · flag

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