Chapter 1
The birth of a visual language
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Chapter 2
The secret codes of manga art
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Chapter 3
Demographics and genres for everyone
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Chapter 4
From paper to global phenomenon
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of manga
Ch 1 · The birth of a visual language
yuki Origins of Manga
Frogs and rabbits wrestling on ancient scrolls, tracing out the very first speed lines!
Fun Fact
Manga origins: The 12th-century Chōjū-giga scrolls feature a scene of a monkey dressed as a priest chanting prayers to a giant frog Buddha.
Glossary
manga (noun)
A Japanese style of comic books and graphic novels, typically aimed at adults as well as children. In 1814, Katsushika Hokusai popularized the term with his published volumes of diverse, whimsical sketches.
A Japanese style of comic books and graphic novels, typically aimed at adults as well as children. In 1814, Katsushika Hokusai popularized the term with his published volumes of diverse, whimsical sketches.
Quiz
Which American animation studio heavily influenced Osamu Tezuka's early artistic style?
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What color were the cheap, pocket-sized manga books sold in post-WWII Japan named after?
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In what Japanese city were the historic 12th-century Chōjū-giga scrolls created and preserved?
