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Manga World

200552mHervé Martin-Delpierre

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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.

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What is Manga World (2005) 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…

Who stars in Manga World?

Manga World stars Takehiko Inoue (Self), Kan Takahama (Self), Jirô Taniguchi (Self), Osamu Tezuka (Self (archive)), Naoki Urasawa (Self). The film was directed by Hervé Martin-Delpierre.

How long is Manga World?

Manga World has a runtime of 52 min and premiered in 2005.

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