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Gr 6 Up—Turn readers who enjoy manga and anime into true fans with these deep, deep dives into the history of these entertainment forms and the artists whose work is most widely known. What influenced the fighting style of "Dragon Ball?" Was the artist entirely satisfied with the ending of "Attack on Titan?" Learning the stories behind the stories creates a sense of ownership and pride, and these books are dense with anecdotes, quotes, and mini biographies. Limited illustration and text features mean readers will work for bragging rights to this authoritative knowledge. In addition to learning about the art forms, readers of the whole series will develop an interesting understanding of modern Japan. VERDICT Packed with information for manga and anime devotees.