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tankobon
What does tankobon mean?
A standalone book that compiles several chapters of a manga previously serialised in a magazine, often with redrawn art, bonus pages and author notes. This is the standard format fans buy and collect.
"Volume twelve of the tankobon comes out next month."
Origin
Japanese 単行本 (tankōbon), 'independent/standalone book'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tankobon?
A tankobon is a standalone book that collects several chapters of a manga that were first published in a magazine, usually with cleaned-up art, bonus pages, and author notes.
How is a tankobon different from a manga magazine?
A manga magazine runs many series' latest chapters weekly or monthly, while a tankobon compiles one series' chapters into a single collectable volume, often with extras.
Where does the word tankobon come from?
It comes from the Japanese 単行本 (tankōbon), meaning an 'independent' or 'standalone' book.
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