Mangas

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With a (as of 2022), Japanese mangas have indeed become an essential part of comic connoisseurs’ life. The industry is likely to grow at a CAGR of 17.4 between the timeframe of 2023 to 2030. Amidst the rise of the manga genre, one of the common questions that often arise in a person’s mind is and why American comics are (comparatively) not receiving the same response from the readers.

One of the most prominent reasons behind manga/anime’s popularity worldwide is its diversity in genres. If you check out manga comics for reading, you can search for any genre/topic, and the chances are, you will find a good read. Whether it’s romance, thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, historical, or even LGBTQ, there are mangas related to literally everything.

On the other hand, American comics are majorly focused on fictional superhero storylines. The industry leaders are trying to spread their roots and explore other domains, and if you see, there are more varieties now in the American comic book genres. But does it match the variety of mangas? Well, not yet!

The best thing about mangas is that it has something for every reader. Whether you are a kid, a teen or an adult, a male or a female, you will likely find the reads that fit your interests. Meanwhile, the American comic book industry that’s more into superheroes and fictional characters seems to be more for boys/men.