User manuals are all around us in many ways shapes and forms. Toys, electronics, cars, and even books can have user manuals. In this case, manga is written in a different format than in the U.S. Manga is read in the traditional format that people in japan read in so for new manga readers this little version of a “user manual” may appear at the “beginning” of the book. This type of manual quickly shows the reader how to appropriately read the manga in a quick and simple manner. This image shows how to read the manga by using a diagram and a caption of limited words. This format is great for explaining how to read the manga to the audience.

Now, are there other possible ways to show how to read a manga? Yes, but they may not be as effective.

The author could potentially only use images to explain how to read manga but without the use of words, the effectiveness of teaching how to read manga may be lost to some audience members.