Curious about anime? Not sure what manga is?  On this page you will find definitions of anime, manga and graphic novels, a list of our most popular titles, and  links to fan sites.

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Graphic Novels: The term graphic novel  is used in the library industry, most commonly, to indicate stories written and illustrated in comic book style, but which, typically, are published in a longer, sturdier format. They can be a collection of previously published comic books that present one story. They can be original publications using traditional comic book characters. They can be original publications that have nothing to do with comics. Comic strip collections are usually included in graphic novel collections as well."

Anime: is the Japanese term for animation. Anime can be any animation created in Japan for television, movies, or video.

Manga: are comic books in Japanese. Manga doesn't refer to subject matter or content, rather it refers to the format of the book. However, there is a distinctive artistic style to most manga:

• Manga characters tend to have very large eyes in proportion to the rest of their faces.
• the panels in manga are less standard than in traditional American comics
• backgrounds can be more detailed than the characters
• the blurring of the background when a character moves quickly is a manga hallmark

Manga is originally written and read from right to left.

From The Librarian's Guide to Graphic Novels presented by BWI (2003).

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Anime and Manga @ your library!

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Teens in Broomfield are watching....anime!
Here is a list of our newest our anime at the library. Just click on the titles to see a description.

	Ayakashi, Samurai Horror Tales Vol. 1-2: Retells the classic Japanese horror tale "Tenshu monogatari" about a forbidden love between a mortal man and a goddess and "Yotsuya kaidan" in which a wife betrayed by her husband seeks vengeance after her death.		Bleach DVD Vol. 1-6: With the assistance of Rukia, a death god, fifteen-year-old Ichigo uses his ability to see ghosts to protect the living from evil spirits and help tortured souls find peace.
	Mushishi: Neither good nor evil, they are life in its purest form. There is a traveling Mushi-shi who seeks rare Mushi sightings and uses his shaman-like knowledge of Mushi to help the effected people. What are the Mushi and what do they want?		Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow: An actress in need of protection on the set of her new film, is watched over by Naruto and his team. When she runs away, it sets off a chain reaction that forces her to come to terms with her past, and Naruto is caught in the middle!.

Teens in Broomfield are reading....manga!
Here is a list of our newest our manga at the library. Just click on the titles to see a description.

	Angel Sanctuary: Why is Setsuna so mixed up? Despite his attempts to be noble, he'll fight anyone anytime and he ignores all authority. The reason may be found with two demons from the underworld and their enemy, an insane angel who is distributing an insidious computer game called Angel Sanctuary.		Bizenghast: When a young girl moves to the forgotten town of Bizenghast, she uncovers a terrifying collection of lost soulds that leads her to the brink of insanity. One thing becomes painfully clear: The residents of Bizenghast are just dying to come home.
	Bleach Vol. 1-20: Ichigo Kurosaki was born with the gift to see ghosts. When his family is attacked by a Hollow (a malevolent lost soul) Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits find peace.		Buso Renkin: :High school student Kazuki Muto tries to rescue Tokiko from a monster-in-human-form known as a homunculus that, once fully grown, can only be killed with a weapon known as Buso Renkin..
	Chibi Vampire: Karin is a cute little girl who also happens to be a vampire... with a twist. Once a month, she experiences intense bleeding from her nose--we're talking gushers! In other words, she's a vamp with blood to spare, so rather than stealing blood from humans she actually gives her blood to them. If done right, this can be an extremely positive experience that benefits the "victim" as much as the vamp. The problem is that Karin never seems to do things right!		Good Witch of the West: Fifteen-year-old Firiel lives in the remote highlands with her father, a recluse obsessed with astronomy. But as Firiel prepares for the Count's Ball, she discovers her past is more complicated than she had thought - she may be the heir to the throne!
	Mushishi: Neither good nor evil, they are life in its purest form. There is a traveling Mushi-shi who seeks rare Mushi sightings and uses his shaman-like knowledge of Mushi to help the effected people. What are the Mushi and what do they want?		RG Veda: According to prophecy, Six Stars will one day end the reign of a cruel warlord who has crowned himself emperor. Now, the ruler of the Yasha Clan has found Ashura, the last of the Ashura Clan, and together they will find the Six Stars and fulfill the prophecy.

Fan Sites:
Check out the table below for the best info on the web about all things anime, manga, comic books, and graphic novels.

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