A tankōbon is a standalone book that collects chapters from a serialized manga, which is a popular form of Japanese comic. These volumes are typically published after the chapters have appeared in magazines, allowing fans to enjoy a complete story arc in one convenient format. Each tankōbon usually contains several chapters, along with additional content like illustrations or author notes. The term "tankōbon" translates to "bound volume" in English, and these books are often printed in a larger format than traditional comic books. They are a key part of the manga industry, allowing readers to easily access works by famous creators like Eiichiro Oda or Naoko Takeuchi.