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Manga and Anime
Manga
Manga are Japanese comics that come in various genres such as comedy, sports, history, drama, action, adventure, romance, horror, fantasy
and science fiction. They are a form of entertainment that started in the late 1800s and have gained popularity through the decades.
In Japan, reading manga transcends age and gender and it is common to see adults in business suits, commuting on the subways or trains,
reading manga to pass the time.
During recent years, the manga following outside of Japan has expanded significantly and, to cater to fans around the world, many popular
manga have been translated into English, French, Spanish and other languages.
Kyoto Manga Museum – ©JNTO
Kyoto Manga Museum – ©JNTO
Anime
Usually, when a manga series garners a huge following, it is adapted into an anime or a Japanese cartoon series. Some notable examples are
Sailor Moon, One Piece, Dragonball, and Pokemon.
Events
There are several manga and anime events held in Japan every year. These may be special exhibitions, manga fairs, cosplay conventions,
musicals and plays, and many more. Three of the biggest are:
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Comiket – Held twice a year (in August and December) at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, this is the largest event for self-published works in
Japan.
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