

As a result, you’ll need a lot of space in your bag if you want to take multiple series installments with you everywhere. On the other hand, Western manga fans probably don’t want to throw away their new $10 books at the drop of a hat.


That may not be an issue in Japan, where the manga is so cheap that the Japanese could even throw volumes away. You might need three or four to get through the waiting period at your next doctor’s appointment. It doesn’t matter how small these little books are because they’re quick to read. Manga readers have it even more difficult. If you’re a bookworm, you know how hard it is to find the right bag to hold your things, including your current reading list.
