"An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans celebrate their okatu spirit by sharing the history of anime and manga while giving young readers advice on how to explore and interact with this fandom. Whether they're watching anime on Netflix and Crunchyroll or bringing home stacks of manga from the library or bookstore, there is no denying that young fans need a guidebook to help them navigate this geeky space. Written by anime and manga...

At the academy, darkness and treachery become commonplace and the duels all the more dangerous. A secret society has emerged with the sole purpose of killing the Rose Bride. The rival faction is recruiting weak-hearted, depressed, and angry students from the academy, many of which are friends and relatives of the student council's members, in order to go up against Utena Tenjo in the duelist arena. Four episodes of an anime television series.

"The culture of anime is not limited to Japan. Anime is among Japan's most popular exports. Given the growth and popularity of anime over the past several decades, there is no question that anime's influence can now be found well beyond the TV sets and cinemas in Japan"--

Pikachu and the Poké-pals are on their own in a winter wonderland.

"This book is intended to help American anime and manga fans understand the meaning of important references to aspects of Japanese life and culture as they appear in favorite films and graphic novels"--

"Manga and anime have risen from obscure art forms with cult followings to mainstream cultural forces. This book traces the development of manga and anime from their roots in medieval Japanese artwork to their record-shattering success on bestseller lists and in box office receipts. It also discusses their impact beyond the page and screen--in conventions, cosplay, toys, games, apparel, and accessories." --