Become an anime and manga expert with this must-have beginner's guide! Manga and anime are a whole lot more than just comics and animation from Japan. They are massive pop-culture phenomena reaching hundreds of millions of fans worldwideand they've had a huge impact on TV, movies, music, and more. But did you know that manga and anime have a rich and fascinating history that spans decades? From Osamu Tezuka to Hayao Miyazaki, the beginnings of shounen to the first anime films, this volume is packed with need-to-know info!