Spring 2026

Introduction to Anime and Manga

From Magical Girls to Pirate Kings

From the Series The Rise of Anime and Manga

  • Interest Level: Grade 6 - Grade 12
  • Reading Level: Grade 7

Anime and manga are global sensations with millions of fans around the world.

Browse any bookstore or click through options on your favorite streaming service, and you are bound to find a wide assortment of manga and anime. But what exactly are manga and anime?

Manga and anime are two art forms that come from Japan. One is print, and the other is animated. Their genres span from action-packed shonen adventures to heartfelt shojo relationships.

Introduction to Anime and Manga: From Magical Girls to Pirate Kings delves into the rich history of manga and anime, from their early beginnings as ukiyo-e woodblock prints and silent films to their modern-day, global popularity as weekly serialized manga and blockbuster anime successes. Explore anime and manga’s influence on popular culture, academia, and art; their dedicated fanbases; and their enduring appeal around the world.

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Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 7
Genre Social Studies, Young Adult
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2026
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Informed Editions
Imprint Twenty-First Century Books ™
Language English
Number of Pages 64
Publication Date 2026-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS YAN035000, YAN008000, YAN039000
Dewey 791.43/34
Dimensions 6 x 9
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Primary source quotations/images, Sidebars, Source notes, Table of contents, and Websites

Author: Mari Bolte

Mari Bolte has worked in publishing as a writer and editor for more than 15 years. She has written dozens of books about things like science and craft projects, historical figures and events, and pop culture. She lives in Minnesota.