Official definition of “manga” is confirmed

The “manga” word has recently entered Merriam-Websters English dictionary with an definition of “a Japanese comic book or graphic novel”.

The meaning of “manga” is regularly contested, most notably by manga publishing companies (like TokyoPop) who will often try to label their original comics as “manga” despite the art and story originating outside of Japan; many see manga as a generic style of art as opposed to a purely geographical phenomenon.