Do you know anime and manga are mainly categorized into two groups: Shonen and Seinen? Shonen targets the demographic of under 18, while Seinen is aimed at adults over 18.
Usually, the most popular animes like One Piece, Naruto, and Dragon Ball come under Shonen, whereas more adult-oriented series like Berserk and Monster fall under Seinen. But there are few instances where a Shonen manga develops a more adult-oriented story and ends up converting to Seinen.
For instance, Vinland Saga starts with a slightly generic Shonen premise where the protagonist sets out on a journey to avenge his father’s killer. However, the story progresses differently from what you could expect, turning less into a battle Shonen and more into a psychological drama.
Another example is Jojo’s Part 7: Steel Ball Run. It turned into a Seinen not only because the story matured but also due to a reboot, where the creator wanted to shift into a monthly publication with more freedom of expression.
Finally, a question for today: Is Attack on Titan Seinen or Shonen? Let us know what you think in the comments!
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