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Brief History of Manga & Japanese Comic BooksWant to know more about the origins of manga, or Japanese comics? About.com's guide explores manga's beginnings from humorous scroll painting and the influence of Disney animated cartoons in post-war Japan to the unique east-meets-west fusion of art, drama, humor, action and dynamic storytelling that is manga today.
Early Origins of Japanese Comics
Find out about the Japanese origins of manga, from humorous painted scrolls and caricatures by ukiyo-e artists to the early influence of Western comics in Meiji-era Japan. History of Manga - Manga Goes to War 1920 - 1949
Find out about the Japanese origins of manga during the pivotal years between its first introduction to Western comics to its role in World War II and the changes caused by post-war occupation. Osamu Tezuka Manga Artist Profile
Considered by many to be the father of modern manga, Dr. Osamu Tezuka created numerous memorable characters and stories in his 43-year career in Japanese comics. Read about his life, his most notable creations and accomplishments. AnimeInfo.org's History of Manga
AnimeInfo.org webmaster Frank Sanchez gives a 5-part course in the history of manga, from its earliest beginnings to where it's going from here. Matt Thorn's History of Manga
Manga expert Matt Thorn outlines the history of manga and its current impact on Japanese society and world pop culture. Comic Readers.com's Abridged History of Manga
Chad Boudreau sums up the origins of manga and explains the vast influence that Osamu Tezuka had on the evolution of modern Japanese comics. |
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