Anime vs. Manga
The main difference between anime and manga is that anime is the animated cartoon series, whereas manga is the Japanese comic series.
Key Differences
Characters of anime have depth and are drawn to realistic proportions; on the contrary, manga characters also have depth and an un-realistic face.
Anime is the computer-generated animated show, whereas manga is a comic book of Japanese.
Anime targets a more mature audience; on the flip side, manga targets adults and teens.
Anime is designed with colors, whereas, the manga is generally written in black and white.
The animation was originated in Japan and was made popular by Osamu Tezuka; on the other hand, the manga was originated in Japan and was made popular by works.
Length production of anime requires time and money, while in the manga the completion of each chapter depends on the author.
Length of anime stories are to the point and short; on the flip side, manga stories are long and full of conflicts.
Anime can be authentic but many re-modified from the previously manga; on the other hand, the manga is commonly original.
Comparison Chart
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Anime is a Japanese word which means an animation series of cartoons and shows which may be hand-drawn or computer-generated.
Manga is a book of Japanese normally for comics which generally refers to hand-drawn picture books and stories.
Dated
First dated back to 1917
First dated back to the late 18th century
Origin
Created in Japan and was made popular by Osamu Tezuka
Created in Japan and was made popular by works such as Santo Kyoden’s picture book Shiji no yukikai
Characters
Have depth and are drawn to realistic proportions and are used to portray many emotions
Have depth and an un-realistic face with big eyes, small eyes, and smallmouth
Plot Lines
Are complicated and deep meaning which deals with realistic and un-realistic situations
Are also deep and complicated which deals with realistic situations
Audience
Target more mature audience, but some have been created for children
Targets adults and teens and some are also written for children
Color
Designed with colors
Usually written in black and white but some are also written in colors
Artistic Control
The story writing and the production team has full control over the anime and its plotlines
Manga’s author has control over the story and plot lines
Originality
Can be original but many re-modified from the already present manga
Mostly original
Length of Stories
To the point and short and can be resolved in one episode
Are long and full of conflicts
Length of Production
Requires time and money
The completion of each chapter depends on the author
Anime and Manga Definitions
Anime
A style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art and often adult themes.
Manga
A style of comic strip or comic book originally developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art and often adult themes.
Anime
(uncountable) An artistic style originating in, and associated with, Japanese animation, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of animated works from other countries.
I can draw an anime version of you, if you want.
Manga
A comic originating in Japan.
Anime
(countable) An animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of the artistic style.
Manga
(uncountable) An artistic style heavily used in, and associated with, Japanese comics, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of comics from other countries.
Anime
An animated work, regardless of the country of origin.
Manga
A comic in manga style, regardless of the country of origin.
Lately I've been reading a Brazilian manga.
Anime
Alternative spelling of animé, the resin of the courbaril.
Manga
(Christianity) A covering for a crucifix.
Anime
Of a different tincture from the animal itself; - said of the eyes of a rapacious animal.
Anime
A resin exuding from a tropical American tree (Hymenæa courbaril), and much used by varnish makers.
Anime
A hard copal derived from an African tree
Anime
Any of various resins or oleoresins
Anime vs. Manga
Anime is normally the computer-made animated shows, whereas manga is a comic book of Japanese that usually refers to hand-drawn pictures. The animation was originated in Japan and was made popular by Osamu Tezuka; on the other hand, the manga was originated in Japan and was made popular by works such as Santo Kyoden’s picture book Shiji no yukikai. Characters of anime have depth and are drawn to realistic proportions and are used to portray many emotions; on the contrary, manga characters also have depth and an un-realistic face with big eyes, small eyes, and smallmouth. Anime targets more mature audience but some have been created for children; on the flip side, manga target adults and teens and some are also written for children. Anime is designed with many colors and give shades to the cartoons, whereas, the manga is normally written in black and white, but some are also written in colors. Anime can be authentic but many re-modified from the previously manga; on the other hand, the manga is commonly original. Length of anime stories are to the point and short and can be resolved in one episode; on the flip side, manga stories are long and full of conflicts. Length production of anime requires time and money, while in the manga the completion of each chapter depends on the author.
What is Anime?
Anime is a Japanese word derived from word ‘animation’ which means an animated series of cartoons and shows which may be hand-drawn or computer-generated. Founded on this concept, one can differentiate between Japanese anime cartoons and western-style cartoons. The first anime was originated in Japan and made popular by Osamu Tezuka in the 1960s. After then in the 20th century, anime slowly gets its popularity and now it is also considered as a worldwide occurrence. Anime are designed in colors which usually targets the adult audience and sometimes children too.
Types
- Anime Adaptation: This type of anime time and again adjusts popular series of novels and stories, having newly light novels and commonly manga. Some examples are Death Note, Full Metal Alchemist, and Attack on Titan.
- Original Anime: This type of anime has authentic stories of cartoons which are written by only authentic authors of a specific anime and never based on another popular series or movies. The famous original anime is Your Name produced by Studio Ghibli.
Example of Anime
The most famous anime is typically Your Name which out in April and became the highest-grossing film with an international gross of $355,298,270
What is Manga?
Manga is a Japanese book for comics which refers to a hand-drawn graphic of books and stories that has a quite complicated history. Some believed that was originated in the 12th century, but it was not in the form till 19th century. The manga was tremendously in develop with featuring various stories, writing styles and artworks, after the world war 2. Eventually, after that, manga made its approach to the western arcade and now has become a worldwide occurrence. Manga is written in black and white with handwritten graphics, but some are colorful too which targets the attention of adults and teens, but some manga is for children as well. There are present all kinds of manga for all ages from children manga to adult manga featuring with serious and mature matters.
