[aisle] Manga/Anime Series Question

Tue Sep 21 09:52:07 CDT 2021

I recently took advantage of Follett's "Curriculum Alignment" offering to
help build collections.  I got a great list of Manga put together that is
geared toward 3 - 5th. Feel free to message me if you'd like to see my list!

On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 1:36 PM Kiss, Susan via AISLE <
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> Thank you so much for this information!  A lot of my middle grade students
> have been asking for DemonSlayer!
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> Kristi Pierce via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info>
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> *Subject:* Re: [aisle] Manga/Anime Series Question
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> As to the rating for DemonSlayer, firstly you need to take into account
> the cultural differences.  The kind of violence presented is not as
> shocking to Japanese parents/children.  However, it is something we rarely
> see in Children's and Middle School graphics.  Take a look at this article:
> https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/05/06/news/demon-slayer-violence-draws-distinct-responses-in-u-s-japan/
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> That may help you to decide, even though it is talking about the video.
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> Younger-level manga is VERY difficult to vet.  I feel your pain.  No
> Flying, No Tights, Common Sense Media, and SLJ's site (
> https://blogs.slj.com/goodcomicsforkids/
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> are great places to go to find ideas on age-appropriate materials.  Here is
> something you might want to check out from Library Thing
> https://www.librarything.com/topic/21292
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> It is an older thread but has some good points.
>
> Anime/Manga I have found for younger readers:
> Most of the Studio Ghibli stuff is great.  Splatoon is fun!  Naruto is
> mostly great.  Dragon Ball Z is not--nudity, adult jokes, some adult
> language.  My Neighbor Seki is great.  (SLJ Article:
> https://blogs.slj.com/goodcomicsforkids/2015/01/30/review-my-neighbor-seki/
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> Little Witch Academia is cute and fun!
>
> Good luck!  Let us know what you end up selecting!  :)
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> On Thu, Sep 16, 2021 at 3:33 PM Christine Wilson via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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> Wow! You're right about this site! Thanks so much for the tip.
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> On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 1:58 PM Carol Naughton via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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> No Flying No Tights has Hunter x Hunter rated for 13-16.
> https://www.noflyingnotights.com/
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> This is a great website for all things Manga/Anime.
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> *Carol Naughton*
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> On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 1:38 PM Joanne Zienty via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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> Hi --
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> Looking for help from the collective:
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> I have many 5th graders asking for anime/manga books this year. Two that
> they are asking about are DemonSlayer and Hunter x Hunter. I am having
> trouble finding reviews that indicate whether these would be
> age-appropriate for elementary students -- I am seeing a lot of info about
> the TV shows but not the book series. I've spent the past couple of
> weekends acquiring some other manga/anime series and vetting them myself,
> but there is only so much time in the day -- and I have a lot of other
> stuff to read. Does anyone have these in their elementary or middle school
> libraries who can provide me with a little insight?
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> Thanks for any enlightenment you can provide!
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