Spring 2026

The Making of Anime and Manga

From Zodiac Animal Shifters to Demon Slayers

From the Series The Rise of Anime and Manga

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

Anime and manga are some of the most popular forms of media found in bookstores, online, and on streaming services around the world—but how do they get made? And how do they get licensed overseas?

From weekly serialized manga to feature film productions, both need a big team.

Dive into the creative processes behind the makings of anime and manga. Explore the evolution of animation from the form’s first motion pictures to modern-day digital and computer animation. Discover how a manga is conceived, edited, and made, from its editorial team to the assistants who help mangaka ink, shade, and add backgrounds to their work. There’s so much to learn with the behind-the-scenes of anime and manga. Check out some of your favorite works!

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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 791.45/34
Dimensions 6 x 9
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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.

Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

“Written in an approachable style, the book includes seminal examples that serve as reading and viewing suggestions for new fans or greatest-hits montages for those in the know. . . . A strong informational resource.”—Kirkus Reviews