Learn Japanese with Manga Volume One: A Self-Study Language Book for Beginners - Learn to Read, Write and Speak Japanese with Manga Comic Strips! (Fre - Paperback
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By Marc Bernabé
Illustrated by Gabriel Luque
Turn every page into a new language adventure. Learn Japanese with Manga combines manga-style storytelling with practical lessons that help adult beginners read, write, and speak everyday Japanese.
Seven interconnected manga stories follow recurring characters through a science-fiction narrative, giving vocabulary and grammar a memorable context. From hiragana and katakana to essential kanji, casual expressions, and modern slang, the book focuses on Japanese that feels alive beyond the classroom.
No previous knowledge of Japanese is required.
KEY FEATURES
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Seven connected manga stories featuring recurring characters
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Manga-based lessons built around an engaging science-fiction storyline
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Step-by-step introduction to reading, writing, and speaking Japanese
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All 92 hiragana and katakana characters
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160 essential kanji
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Practical grammar and vocabulary
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Everyday expressions used by younger Japanese speakers
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Casual phrases, slang, and informal language
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Exercises and quizzes for reviewing each lesson
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Built-in dictionary for quick reference
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Native-speaker audio for Japanese words and phrases
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Designed for independent study
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
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How to recognize and write hiragana and katakana
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How to read and understand essential kanji
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How to build sentences using foundational grammar
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How Japanese vocabulary changes with context
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How to use greetings and conversational expressions
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How casual Japanese differs from formal textbook language
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How to improve pronunciation through native-speaker recordings
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How to follow Japanese dialogue through illustrated stories
LEARNING THROUGH MANGA
Instead of presenting vocabulary in isolation, this book places Japanese inside conversations, characters, and visual situations. The comic format provides helpful context while making each lesson easier to follow and remember. Basically, the grammar has a storyline—and that’s a solid upgrade.
AUDIO RESOURCES
Native-speaker audio recordings are included for the Japanese words and phrases featured in the book. Internet access and a compatible device may be required. Availability and compatibility of external digital resources may change over time.
CONTENT NOTICE
This book contains slang, insults, and some mature language. It is recommended for readers ages 16 and older.
PERFECT FOR
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Complete beginners with no previous Japanese experience
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Adult independent learners
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Anime and manga enthusiasts
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Travelers preparing to visit Japan
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Visual learners
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Readers interested in casual, contemporary Japanese
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Students reviewing foundational language skills
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Fans of interactive and story-driven learning
BOOK DETAILS
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Author: Marc Bernabé
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Illustrator: Gabriel Luque
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Number of pages: 352
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Dimensions: 1 × 9.9 × 7.4 inches
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Publication date: November 28, 2022
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Recommended age: 16+
ABOUT THE CREATORS
Marc Bernabé is a Japanese-Spanish and Catalan translator, interpreter, and educator specializing in manga, anime, Japanese language, and cultural etiquette.
Gabriel Luque is an Argentine artist and illustrator whose work includes manga, anime-related media, storyboards, and other visual projects.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
Learn Japanese with Manga gives language study movement, personality, and a pulse. Its blend of comics, audio, writing practice, and real-world expressions creates an approachable path from your first kana character to understanding complete conversations.
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