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How to Read Manga

Manga is a Japanese style of comics, and while the art style is often distinctive, the most significant difference for new readers is the direction in which you read it!

Direction of Reading

• Right to Left: Unlike Western comics, you read manga panels from right to left. This applies to both individual panels within a page and the pages themselves.

• Top to Bottom: Within a panel, read the speech bubbles from top to bottom. However, always prioritizing the rightmost bubble first on a page or panel.

Order of Operations

1. Start at the Top Right: Open the manga and begin at what would be the back of a Western book. The first page you see is often a title page or some introductory artwork. The actual story usually starts on the page after that.

2. Read Right to Left, Then Down: Within each page, read the panels from right to left and top to bottom.

3. Speech Bubbles: Within each panel, read the speech bubbles in a similar right-to-left, top-to-bottom order. Pay attention to the tails of the bubbles to see who is speaking.

4. Sound Effects: Sound effects (sound effects) are often written in Japanese characters. Don't worry about understanding them initially; you'll get used to seeing them and understanding the context. Many English translations include the romanized version or an explanation nearby.

5. Page Turning: Once you've reached the bottom left panel on a page, turn the page like you would in a normal book, but remember the story continues from right to left on the next page.

Tips for Beginners

• Don't Rush: Take your time and pay attention to the panel layout. It might feel awkward at first, but you'll quickly get the hang of it.

• Follow the Flow: If you get lost, look for visual cues like character gaze direction, the flow of action, or the placement of speech bubbles.

• Practice Makes Perfect: The more manga you read, the easier it will become.

• Online Resources: If you're still struggling, there are many online guides and tutorials with visual examples to help you. Search for "how to read manga" on your favorite search engine.

Common Conventions

• Speed Lines: These indicate movement or action (movement or action).

• Sweat Drops: A large sweat drop often indicates embarrassment, nervousness, or exasperation (embarrassment, nervousness, or exasperation).

• Exaggerated Expressions: Manga often uses exaggerated facial expressions to convey emotions (convey emotions).