Manga

Manga is a Japanese comic book. It tells a story using pictures and words in panels, usually in black-and-white, though sometimes colored.

A mangaka is the person who creates the manga—the writer + artist combined.

• Writer: Thinks up the story, characters, and plot.

• Artist: Draws characters, backgrounds, and effects.

• Team player: Works with assistants and editors to finish the manga on time.

• Creative boss: The mangaka leads the vision, making sure the story and art look just how they imagined.