What is the role of a 'mangaka' in the production of manga from Japan?

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What is the role of a 'mangaka' in the production of manga from Japan?
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A 'mangaka' is the Japanese term for a manga artist or cartoonist. They are responsible for the creative concept, story writing, drawing, inking, and often the lettering of the manga. Many mangaka have assistants to help with the workload.