The Essential Manga Guide
By Briana Lawrence
Nonfiction pop culture essay collection
Hachette/Running Press, June 11, 2024; 256 pages
Series: sequel to Crunchyroll’s ESSENTIAL ANIME [by a different author]
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Dive into the world of manga and discover 50 of the most influential and essential series and standalone titles—from Boys Run the Riot to Chainsaw Man to Sailor Moon—with this must-have guide for manga fans by Crunchyroll senior editor Briana Lawrence. With profiles on 50 unforgettable series and ground-breaking single volume stories written by an expert in the anime and manga field, The Essential Manga Guide provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into the history and growing legacy of manga. Both casual fans and serious otaku alike will discover an entertaining and personal look at the impact of these outstanding manga titles and their authors, as well as great recommendations of what to read next.
Reviews
“The guide covers 50 series across various genres, and explores the ever-growing prominence of manga by surveying some of the format’s all-time top titles. Lawrence provides both comics history and personal anecdotes as she analyzes the diverse narratives of the included series foregrounded in analyses of gender and sexual identity, racial inclusivity, and body positivity.”
“With The Essential Manga, Lawrence proves why manga is a legitimate art form worthy of respect and analysis. Filled with insight, The Essential Manga Guide lives up to its name and will be a welcome addition to any manga fan’s library.”
This book might appeal to fans of Manga, The Complete Guide by Jason Thompson and Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S. by Roland Kelts.
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Author Bio
Briana Lawrence has wanted to be a “WRITTER” since she was nine years old. Her fourth grade class laughed and wondered how one hoped to become a “writer” if they couldn’t even spell the word. Years later (okay, like a decade and some change), Briana graduated from Iowa State University and moved to Minneapolis with her partner. Today, she is the Senior Features Editor at Crunchyroll where she works with an amazing team of writers to find ways to talk about how sports anime is good for your mental health (among other topics). Briana lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her wife and three butthead cats. Here she enjoys exploring Hyrule, waiting for more information on Hades 2, and rewatching SK8 the Infinity for the hundredth time. Visit Briana at https://www.brishouldbewriting.com/.
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