Mangatopia: Essays on Manga and Anime in the Modern World

Fascinating insights on what Japanese manga and anime mean to artists, audiences, and fans in the United States and elsewhere, covering topics that range from fantasy to sex to politics.

• Contributions from knowledgeable commentators about manga and anime from the United States, Canada, and Europe

• Photographs and illustrations

• Reference lists within the individual chapters and the introduction

• Two glossaries define terms specific to Japanese manga genres