shonen

 
Pronunciation: /ˈʃəʊnən/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a genre of Japanese comics and animated films aimed primarily at a young male audience, typically characterized by an emphasis on action-filled plots: [as modifier]: manga artists use the eyes to indicate emotions and sensitivity, not a high priority in early shonen manga

Origin:

1980s: from Japanese shōnen 'boy'. Compare with shojo