Manga General Conventions
- Manga targets almost all kind of audience from kids to adults. Different genres such as shonen, seinen, shojo, etc target audience of different group.
- The manga is read from right to left, and from top to bottom as with most of the Japanese text.
- The person who draws the manga is called “Mangaka”.
What’s The Difference Between Manga, Manhua & Manhwa?
If you like reading comics, you may already be familiar with the term ‘Manga.’ Along the way, you may also have come across the terms ‘Manhwa’ and ‘Manhua,’ which sound similar to manga. Some may think that they are the same, but, in reality, they are the South Korean and Chinese counterparts of Japan’s manga. While these terms may sound similar, they differ not only in origin but also in art styles, target audiences, and reading directions. Explore the unique characteristics of these three comic styles, going beyond their geographical roots.