"TV manga." As much as my parents didn't know about it, they never called anime "TV manga."
Ah. As funny as I thought it was, it appears that "TV manga" is actually just an older word for anime. EDIT: Guess the translator's note is a good addition.
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We wondered whether they'd suit Alice-chan.No, that thinking's a bit...Irrelevant. Alice is cute, so it's fine!I'm not that familiar with them either, but...Does Alice-chan have hopes of becoming an idol?Did they say that in a TV Manga?
Until the late 70s, animated shows were referred to as "terebi manga (TV manga)" or "manga eiga (manga movies)" in Japan.
...So, what's with the idol thing?I...?Oh, those clothes?They're like the ones in this book you brought.I want to master my magic and work for the sake of Makai... I guess.They are people who bring cheer to all with songs and smiles~Eh? Well...You mean anime!Geez, she's not a dress-up doll.Besides, that's a Makai folk song she's singing.You should use a conductor's baton...Perhaps...Hey, Onee-chan. What's an "idol"?Oh, right...How mature!