Apparently manga is educational filth now?

The sharp eyes over at Otaku News have spotted that UK-based newspaper The Times (Education Supplement) have published an article discussing the educational value of Japanese manga.

• “Sex, violence and fantastical creatures have long been staples of English literature. But generally they appear in written form. Now the Reading Agency, an organisation that promotes literacy, is encouraging schools to buy Manga comics, the Japanese cartoon novels notorious for their violent, and often adult, content.”

The Reading Agency will soon be selecting 150 manga titles that are suitable for placing in UK libraries and schools. Now, wouldn’t it be fun to study Dragonball in English class?!