Definitions

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  • noun A comic created in the United States, or by extension North America, in the style of Japanese comics (manga).

Etymologies

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Blend of American and manga

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Examples

  • The stereotypical style of Japanese comics, in which this so-called "Amerimanga" is drawn, is not the only style of Japanese comics.

    News from the Fish Bowl: An Addendum 2008

  • The stereotypical style of Japanese comics, in which this so-called "Amerimanga" is drawn, is not the only style of Japanese comics.

    Archive 2008-02-01 2008

  • Bible comics are nothing new, and Christian Amerimanga is nothing new, either (see Serenity if you don't believe me).

    Archive 2008-02-01 2008

  • Bible comics are nothing new, and Christian Amerimanga is nothing new, either (see Serenity if you don't believe me).

    Mecha Manga Bible Heroes 2008

  • TokyoPop has recently been making a push with OEL (Original English Language) manga (oftentime derisively called Amerimanga).

    Archive 2005-05-01 David S. Carter 2005

  • TokyoPop has recently been making a push with OEL (Original English Language) manga (oftentime derisively called Amerimanga).

    Reviews: TokyoPop OEL Manga David S. Carter 2005

  • The only real drawback to the art of Neotopia is the "Amerimanga" style.

    Archive 2007-04-01 2007

  • The only real drawback to the art of Neotopia is the "Amerimanga" style.

    Book Review: Neotopia 2007

  • TokyoPop have the first volume of 'Amerimanga' Van Von Hunter, plus a butt-load of other manga volumes which don't interest me, but may be of interest to you...

    Archive 2005-04-01 David S. Carter 2005

  • TokyoPop have the first volume of 'Amerimanga' Van Von Hunter, plus a butt-load of other manga volumes which don't interest me, but may be of interest to you...

    New This Week: April 20, 2005 David S. Carter 2005

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