Learn Japanese with Manga Volume One: A Self-Study Language Book for Beginners - Learn to speak, read and write Japanese quickly using manga comics! (free online audio): 1

Learn to read, write, and speak everyday Japanese with manga stories!

If you're into anime, manga, or planning a trip to Japan, this book is your perfect starting point! Learn Japanese with Manga brings the language to life with manga-style comic stories, immersive lessons, and a strong focus on the casual, everyday Japanese spoken by young people.

Whether you're a total beginner or just want to brush up your skills, you'll learn to read, write, and speak Japanese naturally—with no classroom required.

Designed for self-study use by adult learners, this book is a fun resource for beginners—no prior knowledge of Japanese required!

What You'll Learn:

• How to read and write all 92 Hiragana and Katakana letters, plus 160 essential Kanji
• Real Japanese phrases used by young people—from greetings to slang and even insults!
• Seven engaging manga stories woven throughout the book, with recurring characters in a sci-fi storyline
• Core grammar and vocabulary that grow with you as you progress
• Native-speaker audio recordings to perfect your pronunciation
• Exercises, quizzes, and a built-in dictionary for fast reference

This isn't just a textbook—it's a complete interactive experience that makes learning Japanese entertaining and effective!

• Great for self-study
• Native-Speaker audio included for every Japanese word and phrase
• NOTE: Contains some mature language—best for ages 16+

Marc Bernabe is a Japanese-Spanish/Catalan translator and interpreter, working on manga and anime translations. He also teaches Japanese language and cultural etiquette courses for non-Japanese speakers. He combines his professional and academic activities with the web page MangaLand.es, which he founded and is now co-webmaster and a regular contributor.

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Gabriel Luque (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1978) is an artist and illustrator, and he contributes to several local media magazines specializing in manga and anime. He currently spends his time producing storyboards and various illustration projects.