M anga and anime are a cultural phenomena in Japan and around the world. Manga (maw-nnnn-gah) are Japanese comics, and anime (onn-nee-meh) are Japanese animations for film and TV. Their distinctive creative styles, depth of storylines, and longevity of storytelling set them apart from anything in the United States. The United States didn’t catch manga and anime fever until about 40 years ago, but the art style had been flourishing in Japan and much of the
