What are the different types of manga and what do they mean?
1. Shojo manga – translates as “comics for girls” – but it’s much more than that. Shojo manga stories can be sweet and romantic or dark and dramatic. Beside romances of every flavor, there are girls manga centered around sports, science fiction or gothic horror themes. Their moods cover the spectrum from broad slapstick humor to nuanced, emotionally-complex stories that appeal to even the most sophisticated reader. 2. Shonen manga – literally means “comics for boys.” The genre includes action-packed, dramatic and humorous stories about sports, adventure, superheroes and sci-fi. These comics are primarily written to appeal to males between the ages of 8 to 18, but its appeal doesn’t stop there: Many girls, young adults and businessmen regularly buy, read and enjoy shonen manga series such as Naruto, Bleach and Slam Dunk. 3. Seinen manga – Literally translates as “comics for men” or specifically, to male readers between the ages of 18 – 30, although men in their 40’s and 50’s also read s
