Manga World (2005)

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Filmed in Japan, this program looks beyond the stereotypes to objectively examine the history of manga, how manga are drawn, and manga's influence on Japanese life as illustrated by cosplay bars, where people dress up as their favorite characters; manga kissa, 24/7 manga cafes; and Comicket, the twice-annual comics market that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. The program also introduces viewers to a cross-section of mangaka icons: Vagabond creator Takehiko Inoue; Naoki Urasawa, author of The Pushman and Other Stories; Jiro Taniguchi; Yoshihiro Tatsumi; and Kan Takahama.

Director: Hervé Martin-Delpierre
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: Génération Vidéo, France 5
Country: France
Language: English, Français, 日本語
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Hervé Martin-Delpierre
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manga World about?
Filmed in Japan, this program looks beyond the stereotypes to objectively examine the history of manga, how manga are drawn, and manga's influence on Japanese life as illustrated by cosplay bars, where people dress up as their favorite characters; manga kissa, 24/7 manga cafes; and Comicket, the twice-annual comics market that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. The program also introduces viewers to a cross-section of mangaka icons: Vagabond creator Takehiko Inoue; Naoki Urasawa, author of The Pushman and Other Stories; Jiro Taniguchi; Yoshihiro Tatsumi; and Kan Takahama.
Who directed Manga World?
Manga World was directed by Hervé Martin-Delpierre.
Who stars in Manga World?
Manga World stars Takehiko Inoue, Kan Takahama, Jirô Taniguchi, Osamu Tezuka, Naoki Urasawa, Yoshihiro Tatsumi.
How long is Manga World?
Manga World has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Manga World?
Manga World is a Documentary film.
Where was Manga World produced?
Manga World was produced in France.