shonen
nounUK /ˈʃəʊnɛn/
US /ˈʃoʊnɛn/
A kind of Japanese comic or cartoon made for boys.
My little brother loves reading shonen manga about ninjas and pirates.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A young boy or male teenager in Japanese usage.
The shop was full of shonen buying trading cards.
3. A style of storytelling focused on action, adventure, and friendship.
The show follows the classic shonen formula of rivals becoming friends.
4. A demographic category in Japanese publishing aimed at young male readers.
This magazine is a shonen title with weekly chapters.