The Japanese comic book "Manga" is as important to culture as animation. It is the universal language now, isn't it? The high level of Manga is well recognized all over the world. I'm so glad because I am really into Manga.

Many people were surprised that Japanese adults were reading Manga. Why do you think so? There is a wide variety of Manga, from children to adult, male and female. We can know a lot of styles of characters. Some are students' love stories, and others are cooks' recipes. Besides, we can easily understand their feelings each time, because many pictures show us about it. I am often moved any my heart leaps up, as if I am a character of the story. We have sympathy with them. That's why Manga is read by everyone of every generation, just like American movies.

Since I was a child, I have liked to read Manga. It was published weekly or monthly. Most of the stories are continued, so I wouldn't stop reading them. I'm good at drawing characters of Manga. I was a cartoon assistant for three years, and hoped to become a cartoon artist. I wish I had, but I'm afraid I missed the chance. However, it was a wonderful experience.

The Manga market in America is bigger and bigger these days. It is translated from Japanese into other languages, including English. It costs twice as much here, but I bought some. It is helpful when studying English, instead of a thick textbook. I think, "What a fun way of studying English!" If you don't like reading long, long novels, you should read Manga in English. You may read faster and better than before. Anyway, please try to read Manga if you are interested in it. And I hope you feel Japanese culture from Manga.