Hiroshima City Manga Library, Comic book library in Minami-ku, Japan.
Hiroshima City Manga Library is a specialized collection facility in Minami-ku dedicated entirely to Japanese graphic comics. The holdings contain roughly 130,000 items spanning comics, periodicals, and original artist manuscripts across different genres and time periods.
Opened in 1997, this was the first public manga specialist library to be established within any Japanese municipal system. Its creation marked a turning point in how institutions began recognizing comics as culturally significant material worth preserving.
Manga holds deep meaning in Japanese life as a distinct art form, and this collection reflects how these stories have shaped popular culture. You can see how the medium has evolved and influenced how people tell stories across the country.
The location in Minami-ku provides adequate parking for those arriving by car, making vehicle access straightforward. The facility is open to walk-in visitors during standard hours, and the layout allows comfortable browsing of the entire collection.
The collection includes original manuscripts and sketches from actual artists, not just finished printed works, offering insight into the creative process. This gives visitors the uncommon chance to view the actual drawings and handwork of established manga creators.
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