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[[Image:Manga-magazines.jpg|right|thumb|350px|{{#ifexist:Template:Manga-magazines.jpg/credit|{{Manga-magazines.jpg/credit}}<br/>|}}Manga and [[magazine]]s on sale in [[Japan]].]] | |||
One of the most popular forms of entertainment in [[Japan]] is '''[[manga]]''' (漫画), meaning '[[comic]]' or '[[cartoon]]'; in recent years, Japanese-style comics have also become more popular overseas, and the word is now firmly established in the [[English language]] to refer to these. | |||
From a [[Western society|Western]] perspective, manga appear similar to the more adult-orientated [[graphic novel]], but in Japan they are a staple of [[Japanese popular culture|popular culture]] and are read by people of all ages. They also serve as an interesting way of getting the [[news]]: government ministries as well as corporations have often used manga to put across complicated ideas to the public.<ref>Kinsella (2000). For a controversial example of the use of manga to explain defence policy, see ''Mainichi Daily News'': '[http://mdn.mainichi.jp/culture/waiwai/archive/news/2007/07/20070724p2g00m0dm010000c.html Defense Ministry turns to 'Lolita' manga character to reveal inner self]'. 24th July 2007.</ref> | |||
Typically, manga are printed in black and white, and as is the case with much other Japanese reading matter, they are read from right to left, top to bottom, starting from the 'back' of the book. | |||
In Japan, manga fans can be seen reading their favourite stories in 24-hour convenience stores or with [[coffee]] in special round-the-clock 'manga cafés' (漫画喫茶 or マンガ喫茶, ''manga kissa''). Another place to find the legions of manga readers is at the three-day 'Comic Market' (コミック・マーケット ''Komikku Māketto'') in Tokyo, Japan's largest public indoor gathering; at this magazine fair a vast number of manga are available to browse and buy.<ref>''Comiket.co.jp'': '[http://www.comiket.co.jp/info-a/WhatIsEng080225.pdf What is the Comic Market?]'. Official information from the organising committee.</ref> | |||
==Famous manga== | |||
[[Image:Manga-doraemon.jpg|right|thumb|200px|{{#ifexist:Template:Manga-doraemon.jpg/credit|{{Manga-doraemon.jpg/credit}}<br/>|}}''Manga'' on sale featuring one of the best-known Japanese cartoon characters, the time-travelling robot cat '[[Doraemon]]'.]] | |||
Manga stories cover all kinds of adventures, with four creations particularly well-known; of course, there are thousands of other characters and storylines being produced in Japan and worldwide every year. | |||
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===Astro Boy=== | |||
The artist [[Osamu Tezuka]] (手塚 治虫 ''Tezuka Osamu'') became known as the 'God of Manga' for giving the world his robot-child ''[[Astro Boy]]'' (or ''Mighty Atom'', i.e. 鉄腕アトム ''Tetsuwan Atomu'') in 1952.<ref>Schodt (2007).</ref> | |||
===Black Jack=== | |||
Osamu Tezuka was also responsible for developing ''[[Black Jack (manga)|Black Jack]]'' (ブラック・ジャック) in the 1970s; this is the tale of a facially-scarred underworld surgeon who performs implausibly brilliant operations to save the innocent. | |||
===Sazae-san=== | |||
Machiko Hasegawa (長谷川町子 ''Hasegawa Machiko'') created the independently-minded lady ''[[Sazae-san]]'' (サザエさん), and was also one of the first female manga artists. | |||
===Doraemon=== | |||
The time-travelling mechanical cat ''[[Doraemon]]'' (ドラえもん) has been thrilling readers since 1969. These adventures have been the recipient of several awards, including ''Asahi Shimbun'''s 'Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize' (手塚治虫文化賞, ''Tezuka Osamu Bunkashō'') in 1997. The cat was also recognised by ''Time Asia'' magazine in 2006 as an 'Asian Hero', or cultural icon.<ref>''Time Asia'': '[http://www.time.com/time/asia/features/heroes/doraemon.html The Cuddliest Hero in Asia]'. 2006.</ref></s> | |||
==Footnotes== | |||
{{reflist|2}} | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Japanese popular culture]] | |||
*[[Anime]] | |||
*[[Cartoon]] | |||
*[[Comic]] | |||
Revision as of 03:04, 1 October 2008
One of the most popular forms of entertainment in Japan is manga (漫画), meaning 'comic' or 'cartoon'; in recent years, Japanese-style comics have also become more popular overseas, and the word is now firmly established in the English language to refer to these.
From a Western perspective, manga appear similar to the more adult-orientated graphic novel, but in Japan they are a staple of popular culture and are read by people of all ages. They also serve as an interesting way of getting the news: government ministries as well as corporations have often used manga to put across complicated ideas to the public.[1]
Typically, manga are printed in black and white, and as is the case with much other Japanese reading matter, they are read from right to left, top to bottom, starting from the 'back' of the book.
In Japan, manga fans can be seen reading their favourite stories in 24-hour convenience stores or with coffee in special round-the-clock 'manga cafés' (漫画喫茶 or マンガ喫茶, manga kissa). Another place to find the legions of manga readers is at the three-day 'Comic Market' (コミック・マーケット Komikku Māketto) in Tokyo, Japan's largest public indoor gathering; at this magazine fair a vast number of manga are available to browse and buy.[2]
Famous manga
Manga on sale featuring one of the best-known Japanese cartoon characters, the time-travelling robot cat 'Doraemon'.
Manga stories cover all kinds of adventures, with four creations particularly well-known; of course, there are thousands of other characters and storylines being produced in Japan and worldwide every year.
Material moved to stubs
Astro Boy
The artist Osamu Tezuka (手塚 治虫 Tezuka Osamu) became known as the 'God of Manga' for giving the world his robot-child Astro Boy (or Mighty Atom, i.e. 鉄腕アトム Tetsuwan Atomu) in 1952.[3]
Black Jack
Osamu Tezuka was also responsible for developing Black Jack (ブラック・ジャック) in the 1970s; this is the tale of a facially-scarred underworld surgeon who performs implausibly brilliant operations to save the innocent.
Sazae-san
Machiko Hasegawa (長谷川町子 Hasegawa Machiko) created the independently-minded lady Sazae-san (サザエさん), and was also one of the first female manga artists.
Doraemon
The time-travelling mechanical cat Doraemon (ドラえもん) has been thrilling readers since 1969. These adventures have been the recipient of several awards, including Asahi Shimbun's 'Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize' (手塚治虫文化賞, Tezuka Osamu Bunkashō) in 1997. The cat was also recognised by Time Asia magazine in 2006 as an 'Asian Hero', or cultural icon.[4]
Footnotes
- ↑ Kinsella (2000). For a controversial example of the use of manga to explain defence policy, see Mainichi Daily News: 'Defense Ministry turns to 'Lolita' manga character to reveal inner self'. 24th July 2007.
- ↑ Comiket.co.jp: 'What is the Comic Market?'. Official information from the organising committee.
- ↑ Schodt (2007).
- ↑ Time Asia: 'The Cuddliest Hero in Asia'. 2006.