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<div class="heropic"> <div class="heropic__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--heropic image--overlay_cap" > <img class="image__img" src="/thumb/2070_hero_02.jpg" srcset="/thumb/2070_hero_02.jpg 1680w,/thumb/1227/2070_hero_02.jpg 1227w" sizes="100vw" width="1680"></figure> </div> <div class="heropic__content_wrap l-main_content_wrap l-main_content_wrap--section_header"> </div> </div></div> <main class="site_main"> <div class="l-main_content_wrap"> <div class="page_wrap"> <div class="page_body"> <section class="page_section page_section--main_content" id="section_main_content"> <div class="page_section__body s-typography"> <h3>What are manga and anime?</h3> <p>Modern day manga (枱夋) can be defined as comics corresponding to a Japanese style, which originated during the mid-1900s. The popularity of manga in Japan has since ballooned. Today, there is a huge domestic industry for manga, and increasingly so internationally. In Japan, people of both genders and all ages read manga.</p> <div data-page-id="/e/e2070.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot-- ad_spot--has-ad_label ad_spot--embedded l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"></div> <p>The range of manga genres is diverse, with content ranging from history to science fiction and from teenage romance to profound themes about life. The comics are broadly separated into four categories according to the target audience: boys, girls, youths and matured. They can be commonly found in bookstores and <a href=e2071.html>convenience stores</a> all over Japan.</p> <p>A manga series may become popular enough that it is made into an anime (傾僯儊), Japanese-style animation. Examples of world famous anime include "Dragonball", "Sailor Moon", "Pokemon" and "One Piece". Of course, original scripts may also be written for anime. One popular anime production company with its own distinct style is <a href=e3041.html>Studio Ghibli</a>, which has produced award-winning works such as "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Spirited Away".</p> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="max-width:832px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 56.25%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="832" height="468" data-src="/g20/2070_01.jpg" data-srcset="/g20/2070_01.jpg 832w,/g20/740/2070_01.jpg 740w,/g20/415/2070_01.jpg 415w" data-sizes="auto"></div> <figcaption class="image__caption s-typography--links"> <span class="image__caption_text">Some view this approximately 1000 year old work, displayed at Kozanji, Kyoto, to be Japan's first manga</span> </figcaption></figure> <h3>Manga and anime-related events and places of interest</h3> <p>The popularity of manga and anime has led to the establishment of many related attractions and places of interest, and <a href=e2164.html>Tokyo</a> hosts some of the world's largest comic events.</p> <h4>Manga cafes (manga kissa)</h4> <p><a href=e2025_manga_kissa.html>Manga cafes</a> are places where customers can read from a library of manga for a specified time at a corresponding fee. Guests are free to borrow and return books as many times as they wish within the time limit. Many manga cafes also allocate individual compartments, offering guests some privacy for their reading pleasure.</p> <p>Manga cafes can be found in most city centers, usually located close to the train stations. Big cities such as <a href=e2164.html>Tokyo</a> and <a href=e2157.html>Osaka</a> have large numbers of them. Many offer a free flow of non-alcoholic drinks and double as internet cafes. Charges are typically about 300 yen per 30 minutes, but most offer packages such as three hours for around 1000 yen.</p> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="max-width:832px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 56.25%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="832" height="468" data-src="/g20/2070_02.jpg" data-srcset="/g20/2070_02.jpg 832w,/g20/740/2070_02.jpg 740w,/g20/415/2070_02.jpg 415w" data-sizes="auto"></div> <figcaption class="image__caption s-typography--links"> <span class="image__caption_text">Inside a manga cafe</span> </figcaption></figure> <h4>Maid cafes</h4> <p>Maid cafes were originally created to fulfill the fantasies of fans of maid-themed manga and anime. The concept originated in <a href=e3003.html>Akihabara</a> at the dawn of the millennium. Ever since, multiple maid cafes have been opened in the area, making Akihabara by far the best place to go for a maid cafe experience. The success of the cafes have inspired emulations at other locations in Japan and other countries such as South Korea, China, Canada and the United States.</p> <p>The primary characteristic of maid cafes are the waitresses who are dressed typically in costumes as French maids. Food and desserts served at the cafes are usually decorated in a cute way. The waitresses may engage in friendly conversations or play card/video games with the customers to make them feel at home. Picture-taking is usually forbidden, but some cafes allow customers to have their picture taken with a "maid" for an additional fee.</p> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="max-width:832px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 56.25%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="832" height="468" data-src="/g20/2070_03.jpg" data-srcset="/g20/2070_03.jpg 832w,/g20/740/2070_03.jpg 740w,/g20/415/2070_03.jpg 415w" data-sizes="auto"></div> <figcaption class="image__caption s-typography--links"> <span class="image__caption_text">Maid cafe at Akihabara</span> </figcaption></figure> <h4>Events</h4> <p>A few manga and anime grand events are held in the course of a year. In particular, <a href=e3045.html>AnimeJapan</a>, held annually at <a href=e3008.html>Odaiba</a>'s Big Sight convention center, is one of the largest animation-related events in the world. Another noteworthy event is Comiket, a huge comic book fair which attracts hundreds of thousands of people. It is held biannually, also at Big Sight in <a href=e2164.html>Tokyo</a>.</p> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="max-width:832px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 56.25%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="832" height="468" data-src="/g20/2070_04.jpg" data-srcset="/g20/2070_04.jpg 832w,/g20/740/2070_04.jpg 740w,/g20/415/2070_04.jpg 415w" data-sizes="auto"></div> <figcaption class="image__caption s-typography--links"> <span class="image__caption_text">AnimeJapan</span> </figcaption></figure> <h4>Shopping</h4> <p>Manga and anime-related items have a huge following in Japan and have given rise to the setting up of many hobby shops, especially at places like <a href=e4001.html#denden>Denden Town</a> of <a href=e2157.html>Osaka</a> and - most prominently - in <a href=e2164.html>Tokyo</a>'s <a href=e3003.html>Akihabara</a> district, the mecca of manga and anime. Below is a list of some locations where manga and anime-related shopping can be done:</p> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist0" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:200px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="200" height="150" data-src="/g5/3052_01.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e2164.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Tokyo</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3003.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Akihabara</span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e3003.html>Akihabara</a> is the center of gaming, manga and anime culture in Japan. With its electronics shops, maid cafes and anime stores, it is a paradise for any self-proclaimed otaku. Stores are typically open from 10:00 to 20:00, although individual store hours vary. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:200px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="200" height="150" data-src="/g2/3052_07.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e2164.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Tokyo</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3069.html">Nakano <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Broadway</span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e3069.html>Nakano Broadway</a> is a shopping mall with a large concentration of stores specializing in anime goods, including numerous specialized branches of the Mandarake store. 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The museum is located in <a href=e3250.html>Kawasaki</a> next to Tokyo and requires advanced reservations. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:200px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="200" height="150" data-src="/g8/2070_ishinomori.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e5040.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Ishinomaki</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e5032.html">Ishinomori Manga <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Museum</span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">For hours and fees, see <a href=e5032.html>museum page</a></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> This museum is dedicated to the manga creator Ishinomori Shotaro, a prolific artist who drew several dozen influential manga series including Cyborg 009 and Kamen Rider, and displays a collection of comics, statues and artworks from his numerous manga series. The museum is located in <a href=e5040.html>Ishinomaki</a> near <a href=e5150.html>Sendai</a>. It was damaged by the 2011 tsunami but has since been repaired and reopened. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:200px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="200" height="150" data-src="/g20/2070_tezuka.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Takarazuka (near Osaka)</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__name">Osamu Tezuka Manga <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Museum</span></div> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)<br>Closed: Mondays (except holidays), December 29-31<br>Admission: 700 yen</span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Known as the "God of Manga" for his pioneering efforts in the industry, Tezuka Osamu is well known for "Astro Boy" and many other manga series. After his death, a memorial museum was built in Takarazuka, the city where he grew up, a 30 minute train ride north of <a href=e2157.html>Osaka</a>. The museum documents the artist's life and exhibits a wide array of his work in both permanent and temporary exhibition space. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:200px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="200" height="150" data-src="/g7/2070_02.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e2158.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kyoto</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3946.html">Kyoto International Manga <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Museum</span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">For hours and fees, see <a href=e3946.html>museum page</a></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The Kyoto International Manga Museum is centrally located near Karasuma-Oike Subway Station and displays a massive collection of manga available for browsing. It also focuses on both the adoption and development of manga internationally. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:200px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="200" height="150" data-src="/g9/2070_kitakyushu.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e4875.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kitakyushu</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e4880.html">Kitakyushu Manga <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Museum</span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">For hours and fees, see <a href=e4880.html>museum page</a></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The <a href=e4880.html>Kitakyushu Manga Museum</a> introduces the history of manga with a focus on artists who have affiliations to Kitakyushu City, including Matsumoto Leiji, the creator of Space Battleship Yamato and Galaxy Express 999. The museum is located in Aru-Aru City, a shopping center that also features several manga and anime-related shops. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <p><a href=e3052.html>More manga-related spots in Tokyo...</a></p> </div> </section><div data-spot="B-mobile" data-page-id="/e/e2070.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot--B-mobile ad_spot--has-ad_label l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"><div class="ad_spot__unit ad_spot__unit--mobile ad_spot__unit--is-google ad_spot__unit--has-unit-level-content" data-format="mobile" data-client="google" data-campaign="10" data-no-log="1"><div class="ad_spot__ad"> <div id='gpt_ad_B_mobile'> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('gpt_ad_B_mobile'); }); </script> </div> </div></div></div><section class="page_section page_section--forum_link" id="section_forum_link"> <div class="page_section__body s-typography"> <p class="forum_link"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon 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