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Anime World

by Hal Marcovitz
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From its unique artistic style to its fascinating stories that include comedies and dramas as well as the exploits of remarkable superheroes, anime has captured the interest of fans across the world. Born more than a century ago in Japan and introduced to the western world in the years following World War II, anime is now an important part of the international culture of entertainment. Each year, thousands of fans flock to anime conventions, debate the merits of the stories in online forums, and cheer athletes at the Olympic games who perform in costumes resembling those worn by their favorite anime characters.

  • Creators

  • Series

    All Things Anime and Manga

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 17, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781678205171

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781678205171
      • File size: 7229 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2023

      Gr 8 Up-The rich history, captivating stories, and art style of manga and anime are thoroughly explored in this nonfiction series. Each title opens with a table of contents and introduction followed by multiple pages of text and a half page of corresponding art. "Fast Facts" pop up throughout chapters, offering quick tidbits like "Japanese animators have created over ten thousand separate anime titles" (Cultural Guide to Anime and Manga), followed by blue boxes indicating a deeper dive into a person or subject mentioned in the chapter. While only 64 pages each, these titles cover many of genres and subgenres, such as "otherworld" or "magical girls." Manga and anime lovers will recognize the popular characters and titles referred to in this series while learning more about the creators behind their favorite genres. Although the balance of text to art may dissuade more reluctant readers, avid fans will appreciate the amount of information packed into each title. Back matter includes source notes for each chapter, further reading suggestions, and an index. VERDICT A quick but thorough series covering popular anime and manga topics for teens. Recommended where interest is high.

      Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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