Manga & Anime
Pop culture is one of Japan’s
largest exports. Adults and children all around the globe have become
fascinated with the subtle, bizarre aesthetics of Japanese entertainment and
fashion. And lately, animé, video games, costumes, and more—Japan is
increasingly responsible for the world’s most famous trends. Among them, animé and Manga bring
fascination, uniqueness, and fun to Japanese culture. Unleash the otaku in you
and discover what Japanese pop culture has to offer.
Manga (漫画)
Manga are Japanese graphic novels
or comics. Manga, a breed apart from American comics, used to be popular only
in Japan. But the art has taken most countries by storm and is now a
multibillion dollar industry. Peoples of
Japan read Manga. It spans many genres—romance, sports, games, sci fi, fantasy,
adventure, horror, sexuality, business, and so on. Big Japanese publishing
companies serialize Manga, each issue running an episode that is continued in
the next. If the series becomes a great success, it may be republished in
paperback books, tankobon. Manga artists tend to work with a few assistants in
a studio under the guidance of a publishing company’s creative editor. In Japan
country, Manga as an industry reached $3.6 billion in 2007. The industry
continues to expand worldwide as publishing companies print Manga and tankoom
in other languages. Japan has also begun opening Manga kissa, cafées where
customers sip cappuccinos and read their Manga.
Anime (アニメ)
Generally English-speaking
countries, one thinks of Japanese animated cartoons. Animé is usually
hand-drawn, but techno-trends have introduced computer assisted illustration
into the genres. Like manga & animé has a huge following in Japan, gaining
worldwide recognition. Some of manga
& animé films and shows no longer fit easily into a given genre; it’s clear
they have transcended mere animation.
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