Difference between revisions of "Manga"
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| + | '''Manga''' refers to graphic novels produced in Japan. Compared to American graphic novels, they often have more dynamic layouts, make heavy use of tones, have cinematic pacing and strong emphasis on character development. Due to their widespread popularity compared to American graphic novels and comic books, many manga are published in black and white, and are often printed on lower quality paper (newsprint in the case of weekly manga magazines.) | ||
Though manga has its true origins in 19th and 20th century European and American political cartoons, the unique flavor comes from their culture. In Medieval Japan a similar form of entertainment was derived, but it was not for mass consumption, on the other hand the modern manga is more closely related to the woodblock kibyôshi (Multi-volume kibyôshi were known as gôkan.) of the late 18th century. These were produced for adults and covered topics including humor, fantasy, drama and even pornography. Government censorship and moving picture technology all but eliminated this art form, but there are clear parallels between it and modern manga. | Though manga has its true origins in 19th and 20th century European and American political cartoons, the unique flavor comes from their culture. In Medieval Japan a similar form of entertainment was derived, but it was not for mass consumption, on the other hand the modern manga is more closely related to the woodblock kibyôshi (Multi-volume kibyôshi were known as gôkan.) of the late 18th century. These were produced for adults and covered topics including humor, fantasy, drama and even pornography. Government censorship and moving picture technology all but eliminated this art form, but there are clear parallels between it and modern manga. | ||
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In the context of hentai, a Manga refers to an original story, while a [[doujin]] refers stories based on an established series. | In the context of hentai, a Manga refers to an original story, while a [[doujin]] refers stories based on an established series. | ||
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| − | + | |quote=. . . I thought the potential of manga was more than getting a laugh; using themes of tears and sorrow, anger and hatred, I made stories that didn't always have happy endings. | |
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