What is mangak?

Mangaka is a Japanese term that refers to a comprehensive sense of creator or author of manga, the popular Japanese-style comic books. It is a combination of the words Manga and ka, meaning "comic" and "artist" respectively. A mangaka is a person who creates manga, including the story, art, characters, dialogue, and layout.

Mangaka is a highly respected profession in Japan, and many of them are considered celebrities. They work for manga publishers, and their work is serialized in magazines before being released as tankobon or graphic novels.

Mangaka have a wide range of genres to choose from, such as romance, action, comedy, horror, historical, science fiction, and many more. They are often expected to produce multiple pages of manga each week to meet tight deadlines. Some of the well-known mangaka include Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball), Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Rumiko Takahashi (Ranma 1/2), and Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto).