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Join the Belleville Public Library Anime and Manga Club to share your interest in anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture.
Participants watch, discuss, and explore stories, characters, and artistic styles in a welcoming group setting.
Discussion and Activities
- Share favorite anime and manga series
- Compare heroes, villains, creators, and storylines
- Discuss titles such as Tokyo Ghoul, Attack on Titan, the Naruto lineage, Princess Nine, and others
- Participate in group discussions, quizzes, and challenges
- Exchange cosplay ideas and resources
Creative Projects
- Animation cell painting and basics of traditional animation
- Design original manga characters and stories
- Hands-on crafts and themed activities
Anime and Manga History
- Explore the history of anime and manga
- Learn about influential creators such as Hayao Miyazaki, Osamu Tezuka and Masumane Shirow
Schedule
Thursdays, 3:00–5:00 PM
Ages
Open to ages 14 and up. Ages 10–13 may attend with parental permission
Established September 16, 2021
Upcoming Events
Note to Parents and Guardians
Anime and manga are broad art forms with a wide range of themes, styles, and audiences. Content can vary from educational and age-appropriate stories to material intended for older teens or adults. The Belleville Public Library’s Anime and Manga Club is moderated and focused on age-appropriate discussion and activities.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to become familiar with anime and manga genres before granting permission for participation. Cultural context, storytelling styles, and themes may differ from Western media.
To support informed decision-making, the following resources provide overviews, guidance, and educational context.
Helpful Resources:
- Belleville Anime and Manga Club Flyer (PDF)
Program overview and details for July–August 2021 session. - A Parent’s Primer to Anime and Manga (New York Family)
An overview for parents explaining anime and manga content, cultural context, common themes, and how ratings can help determine age-appropriate material. - New York Public Library: Beginner’s Guide to Manga
An introduction to manga types, styles, and reading recommendations. Helpful for both new readers and parents. - The Japan Society (New York City)
Educational resources on Japanese language, art, history, and contemporary culture, including courses and cultural programming. - Shonen Jump Magazine (Japanese)
A major publication that introduced many well-known manga series. Includes English-language editions maintained by VIZ Media. - Shonen Jump (VIZ Media)
English-language digital access to popular manga series originally published in Japan. Features chapters from well-known titles and is suitable for teens, with age ratings provided by the publisher. - Silent Manga Audition Community – Manga Classroom
Tutorials and articles focused on visual storytelling, writing, and drawing manga, with an emphasis on creativity and technique.