Pop Culture6 min
One Piece: why this manga became a phenomenon
Twenty-eight years of serialisation, more than 500 million copies, a single author: what really explains the longevity and the grip of One Piece on pop culture.
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Weekly Shōnen Jump
What is Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Japan's best-selling manga magazine, home to Dragon Ball, One Piece and Naruto.
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Arts13 min
Shōnen: The Codes and History of Action Manga
Origins, magazines and codes of shōnen, from Shōnen Sekai in 1895 to Jujutsu Kaisen. History, archetypes and the friendship-effort-victory creed of action manga.
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Arts11 min
Seinen vs Shōnen: Understanding Manga Demographics
Seinen or shōnen? Decoding manga's demographic categories: target ages, tone, magazines, examples and false friends. What truly decides the label.
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