My 200 millicredits' worth: Actually, a "manga" is an inclusive term for a wide range of subject matter, from the innocense of "My Friend Tortoro" to the explicitness of "La Blue Girl." "Hentai" or "echi" (sic) may be the more descriptive term in this case. "Hentai" translates as "perverted" but has become associated with mangas containing overt sexual encounters, either of a conventional or fantastic nature. "Echi" (sic) is the Japanes word for the Western world's letter "H", the first letter in our spelling of "hentai." Another "Andy Rooney" tangent, I find it interesting that the Japanese adapted the word "animation", becoming "anime" to describe their cel shaded cartoon industry. They originally had their owm word for it "doga", not to be confused with "dojo". In fact, there is a shareware CG program available labeled "Doga". I wonder why they ignored their own own for the artform? Sincerely, Bill, an annoying lil' yutz

Tempt the Hand of Fate and it'll give you the "finger"!