A brief history of ‘Manga’

Manga is a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels, which originated in Japan in the late 19th century.

The word “manga” is derived from the Japanese term “man” (meaning “whimsical” or “impromptu”) and “ga” (meaning “pictures”).

The origins of manga can be traced back to the 12th century, when Japanese artists used scrolls to tell stories in pictures.

However, the modern form of manga began to take shape in the late 19th century with the publication of the satirical magazine “Eshinbun Nipponchi” (Japan Punch).

In the early 20th century, manga became more popular with the publication of magazines such as “Shonen Sekai” and “Shonen Club,” which targeted a younger male audience.

Manga artists such as Osamu Tezuka, known as the “Godfather of Manga,” became popular in the 1950s with works like “Astro Boy” and “Kimba the White Lion.”

In the 1960s and 1970s, manga became more diverse in both content and style, with genres such as science fiction, horror, and romance emerging.

Many manga artists became popular during this time, including Go Nagai, who created “Devilman” and “Cutie Honey,” and Riyoko Ikeda, who created “The Rose of Versailles.”