Spring 2026

Exploring Anime

From Pocket Monsters to Jujutsu Sorcerers

From the Series The Rise of Anime and Manga

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

With a click of a mouse, a tap on the screen, or a stop at the theater, millions of people around the world are able to watch anime shows and films. But how did anime get to be so popular?

Over the last century, anime has evolved from silent films to action-packed shows filled with amazing fight scenes or heart-wrenching feature films that tell a touching coming-of-age story. Many anime are adapted from manga or light novels, but some are completely original! Overseas licensors have picked up many anime titles, exploding its popularity around the world. What sets anime apart from other animated art forms are its unique styles, stories, and voices. From the sub versus dub debate to anime’s global impact, discover more about anime, its history, popular series, various adaptations, and more.

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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, YAN039030, YAN039020
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.