youngadultmanga

noun
UK /ˌjʌŋˈædʌlt ˈmæŋɡə/
US /ˌjʌŋˈædʌlt ˈmɑːŋɡə/

A comic book from Japan made for older kids and teenagers.

She borrowed a youngadultmanga from the library about a brave schoolgirl.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A Japanese comic style aimed at readers roughly twelve to eighteen years old.

The publisher launched a new youngadultmanga line for middle-school readers.

3. A category of Japanese comics that deals with growing-up themes like friendship and school life.

His favorite youngadultmanga tells a story about a soccer team.

4. Japanese comics written for young adults rather than small children or grown-ups.

The bookstore keeps youngadultmanga on a separate shelf from kids' comics.