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'''Shonen''' (少年) literally means "few years" in Japanese. The term is often used to refer to a type of Japanese [[Manga|manga]] and [[Anime|anime]], aimed at a young male audience under 15. Popular shonen manga and anime include ''[[Pokemon]]'', ''[[Dragonball]]'', and ''[[Naruto]]'' | '''Shonen''' (少年) literally means "few years" in Japanese. The term is often used to refer to a type of Japanese [[Manga|manga]] and [[Anime|anime]], aimed at a young male audience under 15. Subject matter in shoujo comics vary, but a lot deal with action and adventure. | ||
Popular shonen manga and anime include ''[[Pokemon]]'', ''[[Dragonball]]'', and ''[[Naruto]]''. | |||
However, there are 'darker' shonen mangas around, which are aimed at an older audience. This may still be referred to as shonen in the western world, but is usually called [[Seinen|seinen]] in Japan. | However, there are 'darker' shonen mangas around, which are aimed at an older audience. This may still be referred to as shonen in the western world, but is usually called [[Seinen|seinen]] in Japan. | ||
Revision as of 07:14, 23 May 2013
Shonen (少年) literally means "few years" in Japanese. The term is often used to refer to a type of Japanese manga and anime, aimed at a young male audience under 15. Subject matter in shoujo comics vary, but a lot deal with action and adventure.
Popular shonen manga and anime include Pokemon, Dragonball, and Naruto.
However, there are 'darker' shonen mangas around, which are aimed at an older audience. This may still be referred to as shonen in the western world, but is usually called seinen in Japan.
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