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'''Shonen manga''' is [[manga]] published in Japanese magazines aimed primarily at tween and teenaged boys. Shonen anime is [[anime]] based on shonen manga. It is ''not'' a genre. |
'''Shonen manga''' is [[manga]] published in Japanese magazines aimed primarily at tween and teenaged boys. Shonen anime is [[anime]] based on shonen manga. It is ''not'' a genre. |
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[[The Other Wiki]] tells us that the word can be pronounced with either a short or long "sho", so "shonen" and "shounen"/"shōnen" are equally correct romanizations of 少年. For ease of typing on a [[American English|US English]] keyboard, we will use "shonen" here. |
[[The Other Wiki]] tells us that the word can be pronounced with either a short or long "sho", so "shonen" and "shounen"/"shōnen" are equally correct romanizations of 少年. For ease of typing on a [[American English|US English]] keyboard, and to distinguish the demographic from the magazines, we will use "shonen" here. |
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Japanese fiction aimed at this demographic tends to be focused more on "action" than relationships, with romance generally either [[Token Romance|perfunctory]] or played for comedy.{{verify}} Physical combat is a common element,{{verify}} and the cast is predominantly male.{{verify}} |
Japanese fiction aimed at this demographic tends to be focused more on "action" than relationships, with romance generally either [[Token Romance|perfunctory]] or played for comedy.{{verify}} Physical combat is a common element,{{verify}} and the cast is predominantly male.{{verify}} |
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