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From famous mangaka to new releases, cosplay to anime, our features fill you in on manga in its many forms. Find must-know terms and facts in the glossary and history primer, or learn some cartoon-critical Japanese from our language pages.
Yonkoma Manga
What is yonkoma manga? Mangaka.co.uk gives you the skinny on this classic form of comic strip, also known as 4-koma.
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The Origins of Anime
Some 900 years ago, Japanese artists were creating "moving pictures“ on scroll paintings that influenced ukiyo-e woodblock artists, mangaka and, ultimately, the nation’s first animators.
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Oh Myself! Competition Winners
A massive congratulations to everyone who participated! The judging was tough but we narrowed it down to three lucky winners.
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Samurai, Ninja and Pirates
Noble samurai, daring pirates, mysterious ninjas, the heroes of old Japan star in many popular manga— with good reason. Nothing spells action like flashing blades, whirling kimonos and flying jolly rogers.
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Onomatowhat?
Onomatopoeia — words that sound like their meaning — tend to be little words but something big is often lost in their translation.
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Happy Japanese New Year!
Did you go out last night? Wonder how it went down in Japan while you were getting ready? In fact, New Year's is one of the most important holidays in Japan.
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Arina Tanemura
Shojo artist Arina Tanemura already has a legion of fans. Her newest series launches in next month’s issue of Ribon magazine.
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We Wish You a Manga Christmas
‘Tis the season. If you’ve left your shopping til the last minute like we have, here are some quick-fix gift ideas for the manga fans and artists in your life.
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