Because this is really a Japanese word that is adopted by numerous languages, including English, there is no one “right” answer, but here at VIZ Media we pronounce it “mahn-gah,” that is pretty near to the original Japanese pronunciation.
VIZ FAQ
What exactly Are Manga and Anime?
MANGA
First off, how do you state manga?!
What exactly is manga? Put simply, manga is just a Japanese form of comics. While manga has similarities to American comics, there are many stylistic aspects that distinguish them, such as for example bigger eyes on characters and much more speed lines in action scenes, and they are typically done in black-and-white, with a lot of c l artistic sound files.
Another essential distinction from Western comics is the fact that Japanese comics read from straight to left, so always start reading through the “back,” which is really the manga’s front—it feels somewhat strange an initial, but you’ll get used to it. (tovább…)