What Are Anime and Manga
What are Anime and Manga?
Thesis Statement: Anime and Manga are getting a lot of attention around the world. But what is the relationship of Anime and Manga?
Outline: 1.0 Introduction 2.1 Definition of Anime and Manga 2.2 Brief History of Anime and Manga 2.0 The Father of Manga and Anime 3.0 Relation of Manga to Anime 4.0 Categories of Anime and Manga 5.0 Comparison 6.3 Anime and the American Animation 6.4 Manga and the American Comics 6.0 Conclusion 7.5 The future of Anime and Manga
The word “Anime” pronounced as (ah-knee-me) is popularly known as animation from Japan. Western countries pronounce it as (ah-knee-may) which ever you use they are both acceptable. In Japan the anime refers to all animation may it be hand drawn or computer generated. All over the world anime is now popularly known. Anime is now recognized for its distinctive tradition of Japanese animation that is almost immediately recognizable by its superior artistic quality as well. It’s not only the art that is being noticed but also the themes, story and concepts. Now when you think of Japan the first thing that comes into mind (except for sushi) is anime. Because of its uniqueness anime is in the culture of the Japanese. When you watch anime you can see and feel the culture of Japan. A person who is a big fan of anime or manga is called an Otaku. Though this term can be derogatory or neutral depending on the situation. The rough translation for an otaku are fan, geek, or nerd. Manga or Modern Japanese comic book is the Japanese word for comics. But manga refers to all comics and graphic novels. It is the artistic way of story telling. It is said that it came from or was influenced by the invention of the comic strip on American newspapers. Manga is distinctive in its
Thesis Statement: Anime and Manga are getting a lot of attention around the world. But what is the relationship of Anime and Manga?
Outline: 1.0 Introduction 2.1 Definition of Anime and Manga 2.2 Brief History of Anime and Manga 2.0 The Father of Manga and Anime 3.0 Relation of Manga to Anime 4.0 Categories of Anime and Manga 5.0 Comparison 6.3 Anime and the American Animation 6.4 Manga and the American Comics 6.0 Conclusion 7.5 The future of Anime and Manga
The word “Anime” pronounced as (ah-knee-me) is popularly known as animation from Japan. Western countries pronounce it as (ah-knee-may) which ever you use they are both acceptable. In Japan the anime refers to all animation may it be hand drawn or computer generated. All over the world anime is now popularly known. Anime is now recognized for its distinctive tradition of Japanese animation that is almost immediately recognizable by its superior artistic quality as well. It’s not only the art that is being noticed but also the themes, story and concepts. Now when you think of Japan the first thing that comes into mind (except for sushi) is anime. Because of its uniqueness anime is in the culture of the Japanese. When you watch anime you can see and feel the culture of Japan. A person who is a big fan of anime or manga is called an Otaku. Though this term can be derogatory or neutral depending on the situation. The rough translation for an otaku are fan, geek, or nerd. Manga or Modern Japanese comic book is the Japanese word for comics. But manga refers to all comics and graphic novels. It is the artistic way of story telling. It is said that it came from or was influenced by the invention of the comic strip on American newspapers. Manga is distinctive in its
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