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After succeeding in Japan’s corridors<\/strong>, the Japanese culture of anime and manga expanded to English-speaking territories<\/strong>. Anime and manga are now familiar to almost everyone who enjoys amusement, and their popularity has reached new heights.<\/span><\/p>\n

But do you really know what is the difference between manga and anime?<\/strong> How manga and anime are two different things? And how these two terms are related? Read this article till the end, where I will explain these two terms Anime Vs. Manga<\/strong> with their evolution.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is The Difference Between Manga And Anime: A Quick View?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Before we go deep down on anime and manga evolution, let’s understand the basic difference between manga and anime or anime vs. manga<\/strong>. In very basic definition, manga is the written, comic books and graphical<\/strong> form of animation, while anime is the video format<\/strong> of animation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the popular anime is derived from manga series like Naruto<\/a>, but some anime are completely original, like Neon Genesis Evangelion<\/a>. Also, several anime series do not exactly follow the manga series, which is termed non-canon anime. Also, read our article on What does canon mean in anime?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Manga?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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To know the difference between manga and anime<\/strong>, it is a must to understand these two terms. Manga is a Japanese term for comic books<\/strong> or graphic novels. The majority of comics follow a late-nineteenth-century Japanese style. Manga is not merely a comic book in Japan<\/strong>\u00a0but also a culture that the Japanese hold in high regard.<\/span><\/p>\n

Osamu Tezuka<\/a>, a Japanese cartoonist, manga artist, and animator, is known as the father of Japanese manga<\/strong>. With the publication of New Treasure Island<\/strong> in 1947, Tezuka initiated what became recognized as the Japanese comic revolutionary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manga is considered equivalent to Disney in the US<\/strong>. The popularity of manga is easily justified by a new record of \u00a5612.6 billion<\/strong> in Japan alone in 2020. Also, Read\u00a0Why is anime so popular?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Anime?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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When it comes to Japanese television programs<\/strong>, the term “anime<\/strong>” is more frequently used. Anime is a term used to characterize all animated creations<\/strong>, regardless of genre or etymology<\/strong>. It originated from a diminutive of the word animation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anime is frequently based on the Japanese manga<\/strong>, graphic magazines, or video games in complement to the original artwork. High contrast, brilliant colors, and literary fiction and mystical subject aspects describe it.<\/span><\/p>\n

In simple terms, anime is visual or video format content<\/strong>\u00a0broadcasted over televisions and DVD formats. If you’re familiar with cartoons, anime can be conceived of as non-Japanese entertainment<\/strong> analogous to cartoons.\u00a0It doesn’t mean that cartoons and anime<\/strong> are exactly the same. To know the difference read our article on What is the difference between anime and cartoons?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

What Is The Difference Between Manga And Anime: A Detailed View?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Till now, you understand the basic definitions of anime and manga<\/strong>, and how anime and manga are different. So, what is the difference between manga and anime?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you enjoy reading<\/strong>, manga is for you, and there are a plethora of graphic novel series<\/strong> to choose from. If you prefer to watch<\/strong>, there are myriad anime series to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manga is a form of Japanese novel<\/strong> in which the graphics are typically monochromatic<\/strong> or black and white<\/strong> and is drawn in a traditional Japanese technique<\/strong>. Manga illustrators often used paint using a palette and toner, and now they fully exploit pastels<\/strong>, web services<\/strong>, and other tools to add more diversity and textures to their work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anime is a type of visual<\/strong> that originally came from Japan and is famous because of its wild imagination<\/strong> and use of brilliant colors. This design of\u00a0distinct appearance comes from conceptual aspects of mythology and fairytales<\/strong> blended with realism.<\/span><\/p>\n

This highly thought-out and created animation is produced today across the globe, with a global audience. The majority of manga is never turned into an animated tv series. However, anime is based on a wide range of manga. In other words, anime might be the animated version of the manga,<\/strong> although not necessarily.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Read Manga? Benefits Of Manga<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Because manga is a comprehensive textual format<\/strong>, there are several advantages to reading it. Manga novels are released weekly or monthly as a series or by publication, and contain a vast collection of textual content<\/strong>, so you never going to run out of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, modern manga series are not as traditional as they<\/strong> had been in the early 1900s. As an equivalent to comics, today’s creators employ high-tech software, vibrant colors, and dazzling covers<\/strong>. All of this attracts a lot of new generation kids, and their popularity is skyrocketing.<\/span><\/p>\n

An additional advantage of manga is that you wouldn’t have to consume fillers<\/strong> that have nothing to do with the main plot. Fillers<\/a> are often used in animation<\/strong> to provide a brief pause between episodes to allow for more manga original stories or to extend the season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 13 Manga Series To Read (from reedsy<\/a>)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n