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Manga in Germany: Explore the Manga World

Traditionally, comic-reading in Germany has been less widespread. Unlike other European countries like France and England, Germany fell short in developing an indigenous comics industry in the 20th century. Though there were illustrated stories, such as Max and Moritz by Wilhelm Busch in 1865, none of them paralleled the success of the American Katzenjammer Kids. But decades later, manga [...]

By Julienne|2022-07-29T13:03:39+00:00November 22nd, 2021|Manga and Comics|0 Comments

European Comics Market: Comic Book Translation

When the film adaptation of Barbarella, the French comic book by Jean-Claude Forrest, was released in 1968, America started to recognize European comics. It was not rapid widespread, though, but it began the translation of many other titles for American readers. Eventually, more French comics entered the American market, including the Tintin and Asterix series. The biggest challenge in [...]

By Julienne|2024-04-11T12:25:16+00:00November 8th, 2021|Manga and Comics|0 Comments

Manga and Comics in the US: Cultural Influence

ICv2, which is a geek culture website, has published an article about the top-ranking manga and comics in the USA in 2021. For April, starting from April 4th through May 1st, manga was dominating those tables. There is no single US graphic novel or comic book inside, at least not within the top 20. In the following discussion, we [...]

By Oubab Msllam|2022-09-20T15:48:10+00:00October 29th, 2021|Manga and Comics|0 Comments

6 Things to Learn from a Manga Translator

As an avid manga reader, you must have visited legal sites such as Shonen Jump, ComicWalker, and BookWalker. It is impossible to miss the best manga with translations of all time, too. One Piece (ワンピース), Naruto (ナルト), and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃)? You have heard of them all! These titles have even transcended into the anime world. [...]

By Julienne|2022-03-02T13:08:54+00:00October 11th, 2021|Manga and Comics|0 Comments

Manga Translation Pitfalls and Quick Tips

A manga translation varies considerably from one translator to another. Aside from this, different approaches and preferences are used by publishers, adapters, and translation companies. If you are a new manga translator and want to learn more about how to do things correctly, a style guide is an excellent place to start. This is not a "prime guide" on [...]

By Ian dela Cerna|2022-07-29T12:58:16+00:00June 28th, 2021|Manga and Comics|0 Comments

10 Most Popular Manga and Anime Worldwide

Manga in Japan is what we call comics in America. It is a social phenomenon in Japan, where all sorts of subjects exist—from social issues, romantic stories, to science fiction. Reading manga is one of the most successful comic book experiences globally, as weekly manga revenue in Japan is equivalent to the annual returns of the American comic industry. [...]

By Oubab Msllam|2023-04-27T12:46:18+00:00June 9th, 2021|Manga and Comics|0 Comments

Manga in France

French, the language of the art and culture capital of the world In recent years, the demand for and popularity of the French language has increased. Experts predict that by 2060, there will be 767 million French speakers in the world. This article will zoom in on the importance of translating and localizing projects into the French language, [...]

By Lilit Najarian|2021-12-11T18:20:17+00:00March 16th, 2021|Manga and Comics|0 Comments

Best Manga with Translation of All Time

There are many comics published across the globe every day, and you probably have come across several Japanese comics, also called manga. The term generally pertains to comic series produced and released in Japan. Other countries, especially Algeria, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, have released original comics which are heavily influenced by the manga style. Oldest semblances of manga date [...]

By Ian dela Cerna|2022-07-29T13:00:36+00:00February 16th, 2021|Manga and Comics|0 Comments

Best Romantic Manga to Read or Give on Valentine’s Day

February is the month of love, and one of the most beautiful and heart-warming holidays of the year many certainly look forward to is Valentine’s day. It's a day when time seems to pass slower, and the air seems to smell a little sweeter than usual. If you ever had the chance to be in Japan on Valentine’s day, [...]

By Siran|2021-11-17T11:33:14+00:00February 9th, 2021|Manga and Comics|0 Comments

Manga in America

Manga: Japan’s Pop Culture Crusader From being a major entertainment media in Japan since the post-war era, manga or Japanese comics, along with anime, has undeniably become the country's "pop culture crusader" on the global stage. For some, manga even serves as a gateway to Japanese art and culture appreciation. (On the other hand, manga artists, called mangaka [...]

By Shirley Anne Mendoza|2022-07-29T12:11:37+00:00January 18th, 2021|Manga and Comics|0 Comments