We get it, you have been an anime fan for years, but have never touched a manga in your life before. You patiently wait for the episodes, but this time the cliffhanger is so torturous that you absolutely need to know what happens next. This is a problem many veteran anime fans face because they are used to consuming content from a specific medium and hesitate to turn to other sources.
However, if you have finally decided to read the chapters of your favourite anime in manga form but are struggling to do so, here are a few tips that will help you get comfortable with reading comics manga.
- Choose A Medium
There are two ways in which you can consume manga: a physical manga book or an e-book through an online comics app. Some people are more comfortable with the physical book due to its graphics and feel, while others prefer the convenience of an online manga reader app. If you pick a physical manga book, be sure to note that they start from right instead of left, unlike most modern books. Whichever it is, pick the medium that you would most be comfortable with. It is advisable to try both and decide for yourself.
- Talk To Your Friends
Starting new things can be scary. If you are not sure how the manga world works, which volume you should pick first, which store to buy it from, or which manga/anime app to download, reach out to your friends. If there is one community that is always enthusiastic to share recommendations, it’s the anime community. Whether you choose to read from physical manga books or use an app, you can ask your manga-reader friends to share the best resources. They might also introduce you to stories that are easier for beginners to read, so you can start with them and eventually move to the manga that you want to read.
- Set Realistic Goals
Don’t get overwhelmed if you do not understand how to read a manga or webnovel on the first go. Especially sci-fi, action and sports manga can take some time to get used to. Set achievable goals for yourself. At first, only skim through the manga and read the characters’ introduction. Try to read 2-3 pages regularly; do not binge on it in one go. Once you get comfortable, you can increase the number of pages/chapters you read as you go.
- Read Old Chapters
Most veteran anime watchers move to a manga or cartoon app to read the latest/unreleased chapters of the current anime they are watching. This enthusiasm can quickly die down or turn bitter if one is not used to reading manga, or, let alone, any graphic novel. To deal with this, read chapters of the anime that you have already watched. The characters, plot and dialogues will be similar. It can also invoke a sense of nostalgia and trick you into understanding the chapters. Once you have built that confidence, move to fresh chapters.
It is not as hard as you think it is. Manga is the same as animated episodes, just stuck in motion. Use your imagination to bring them to life. So, what are you waiting for? Pick the manga (or your phone/tablet), go through these tips and start your journey to become a manga reader today!
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