How to Read and Enjoy Manga
Research what manga is all about., Keep this in mind whilst thinking about reading and collecting manga: you need to understand that there are a LOT of genres, from action to adventure, sports/games to comedy, puppy love (young romance) to sensual...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Research what manga is all about.
Use the internet and your local library, and ask people you know who might know about it. -
Step 2: Keep this in mind whilst thinking about reading and collecting manga: you need to understand that there are a LOT of genres
Research and buy manga in good book shops or borrow manga from libraries or friends, and find which genres stand out for you! Some very popular mangas are Death Note, Bleach, One Piece, Fruits Basket, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Naruto, just to give you some ideas.You don't HAVE to read these mangas, but you may want to have a go at reading them! , If you haven't got the money, then read your friends' mangas or borrow from the library.
It is free after all! ,, Proper Japanese manga are 'switched around'.
In other words, rather than reading words from left to right, you need to mirror that.
Read the manga panels, speech bubbles and thought bubbles right to left, and turn the left page right! This may sound difficult and confusing at first, but once you get the hang of properly reading and understanding manga, it gets easier and easier.
Put some trust in that! Many people, young and old, from just about everywhere in the world, enjoy manga! So don't be afraid to introduce friends and family to manga and anime, and to make new friends who are into manga as much as you are! -
Step 3: from action to adventure
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Step 4: sports/games to comedy
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Step 5: puppy love (young romance) to sensual romance
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Step 6: yaoi (manga and anime focusing on gay relationships) to yuri (manga and anime focusing on lesbian relationships)
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Step 7: horror to mystery
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Step 8: and historical dramas to school life!
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Step 9: If you are currently earning money
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Step 10: go out and buy manga if you enjoy it (and after your other responsibilities are paid for).
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Step 11: Read manga series and volumes in order; otherwise you will get confused as to where the plot is going!
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Step 12: Read it properly.
Detailed Guide
Use the internet and your local library, and ask people you know who might know about it.
Research and buy manga in good book shops or borrow manga from libraries or friends, and find which genres stand out for you! Some very popular mangas are Death Note, Bleach, One Piece, Fruits Basket, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Naruto, just to give you some ideas.You don't HAVE to read these mangas, but you may want to have a go at reading them! , If you haven't got the money, then read your friends' mangas or borrow from the library.
It is free after all! ,, Proper Japanese manga are 'switched around'.
In other words, rather than reading words from left to right, you need to mirror that.
Read the manga panels, speech bubbles and thought bubbles right to left, and turn the left page right! This may sound difficult and confusing at first, but once you get the hang of properly reading and understanding manga, it gets easier and easier.
Put some trust in that! Many people, young and old, from just about everywhere in the world, enjoy manga! So don't be afraid to introduce friends and family to manga and anime, and to make new friends who are into manga as much as you are!
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