Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seinen
noun
/ˈseɪ.nən/
Definition
A term used in Japanese culture to refer to a category of manga and anime targeted primarily at young adult males.
Examples
- Popular seinen titles include ‘Berserk’ and ‘Attack on Titan’.
- The seinen genre often explores deeper psychological and social themes.
- Many seinen series are serialized in magazines dedicated to adult male readers.
Meaning
Seinen typically includes themes and storylines that are more mature and complex than those found in shonen, which is aimed at younger boys.
Synonyms
- adult manga
- young adult manga
- mature anime
