Mangaka facts for kids

Mangaka (漫画家) is a Japanese word. It means a comic artist or cartoonist. Outside of Japan, manga usually means a Japanese comic book. So, a mangaka is the person who creates manga. They are usually from Japan.

How Mangaka Start Their Careers

Many mangaka learn their skills in different ways. Some go to an art college or a special manga school. Others might work as an apprentice for an experienced mangaka. This helps them learn from a professional. After their training, they can become professional manga artists.

However, not all mangaka follow this path. Some artists start their careers in other ways. One common method is to enter contests. Manga magazines often hold these contests. If an artist wins, they can get their work published.

For example, Naoko Takeuchi is a famous mangaka. She created the popular series Sailor Moon. Naoko Takeuchi won a contest held by Kodansha, a big publishing company. Another famous artist is Osamu Tezuka. He created Astro Boy. Tezuka started his career without being an assistant first.

Images for kids

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  Bow Ditama, a manga artist

See also

In Spanish: Mangaka para niños