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Manga are Japanese comics. In Japan, there are comics covering every possible topic from recipes to travel guides and from science fiction to history. But they are not just for children; there are manga for people of almost every age and interest group. For example, it is not uncommon to see business men reading thick comic books in commuter trains. Anime are Japanese cartoons. Japanese manga and anime (e.g. Sailor Moon and Pokemon) have become popular around the world.

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What are Manga and Anime (Rei's Home Page) General information. Anime Web Turnpike Guide for anime on the internet.

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How To Draw Manga: Illustrating Battles Book by Hikaru Hayashi How to Draw Manga: Bishoujo/Pretty Girls Book by Hikaru Hayashi How to Draw Manga: Beautiful Girls of the World Book by Hikaru Hayashi How to Draw Anime & Game Characters: Expressing Emotions Book by Ozawa Tadashi Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics Book by Frederik L. Schodt and Osamu Tezuka Basic Japanese Through Comics (Part 1) Basic Japanese Through Comics (Part 2) Book by Mangajin Do-It-Yourself Japanese Through Comics Book by Kazuhiko Nagatomo The Encyclopedia of Japanese Pop Culture Book by Mark Schilling