What field was most in demand for manga explanations in the survey?

Financial and investment topics were the most in demand at 66.3%, followed by political and social issues (40.7%) and law (39.5%).

What benefits are expected from using manga?

Benefits include deeper understanding of content (76.7%) and reduced resistance to complex topics (57.0%).

Who was the survey targeted at and when was it conducted?

The survey was conducted online from March 6 to March 17, 2026, targeting 500 men and women nationwide.

Why is there a demand for manga in the financial and investment field?

Interest in financial planning, such as NISA and iDeCo, is growing, but the field is complex due to many specialized terms, leading to a higher demand for visually clear manga explanations.

'Finance & Investment' Ranks #1 for Desired Manga Explanations; Over 90% Support Use in Schools

Q: What were the opinions on using manga in school education?

91.8% of respondents believe manga should be used more in school education and children's learning.

Published May 25, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 9:11 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

A joint survey by NEXER and Digital Shokunin revealed that 'Finance & Investment' (66.3%) is the top field where people want manga explanations. 91.8% of respondents also supported the use of manga in educational settings for better understanding.

### Where is Manga's 'Ease of Understanding' Needed Most?

When faced with difficult topics such as finance, law, or politics, many feel that manga would make them easier to comprehend. Through stories and illustrations, manga can deliver specialized content more effectively than text alone.

Digital Shokunin Co., Ltd. and NEXER conducted a joint survey among 500 men and women across Japan regarding the fields where manga-based explanations are desired.

**Survey Overview:** - Method: Online survey - Period: March 6 – March 17, 2026 - Valid Responses: 500 samples

### 17.2% Have Specific Fields They Want Explained via Manga

Among those who desired manga explanations, the most requested field was 'Finance & Investment' at 66.3%. This was followed by 'Politics & Social Issues' (40.7%), 'Law' (39.5%), 'IT & Technology' (31.4%), and 'Medical & Health' (29.1%).

Asset formation topics like NISA and iDeCo, which involve many technical terms, showed particularly high demand for manga's clarity.

### 76.7% Expect 'Deeper Understanding' of Content

Regarding the expected effects, 76.7% answered that manga would help 'deepen the understanding of the content.' Other top responses included 'reducing resistance to difficult content' (57.0%) and 'serving as a trigger to become interested' (40.7%). This suggests a strong expectation for manga to lower psychological hurdles.

### 91.8% Believe Manga Should Be Used More in School Education

When asked about school education, a combined 91.8% ('Strongly agree' and 'Somewhat agree') believed manga should be utilized more for children's learning. Reasons cited include: 'Text-heavy books are often avoided, but children feel like reading manga,' and 'Visual imagery makes it easier to remember facts.'

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Survey

'Finance & Investment' Ranks #1 for Desired Manga Explanations; Over 90% Support Use in Schools

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