The Use of Danseigo and Joseigo in Manga Titles

Language is a means of communication humans use through systematically arranged sound symbols, spoken orally or written in various media. This study examines the use of danseigo (male language) and joseigo (female language) in manga titles based on character dialogue. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method by analyzing ten manga titles from the MyAnimeList website to identify language variations based on gender. The findings indicate that ninshou daimeishi (personal pronouns) are the most dominant linguistic element in manga titles, followed by kandoushi (interjections) and shuujoshi (sentence-ending particles). Manga titles that use danseigo tend to have a more assertive and masculine linguistic style, while joseigo is characterized by softer and more polite expressions. This study demonstrates that gender differences in the Japanese language not only appear in everyday conversations but also influence naming strategies in the manga industry.