Manga artist

Prospect of conflict with China over islands in East China Sea propels cartoon novels selling in millions

This is a special feature of "Beginner Manga Course" by creator "ГФ".We explain a series of flow in manga production, from preparations such as the way of thinking of the story to the actual drawing method.

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Love, Life and Manga: Moyoco Anno Talks With 'PW.' Acclaimed manga artist Moyoco Anno is best known as one of the most influential creators in the josei manga genre—Japanese comics aimed at older women. Although she’s also worked in the girl-focused shojo genre, Anno-sensei’s work focuses typically on the lives, ambitions and social triumphs—as well as the frustrations and mistakes—of independent Japanese women navigating a decidedly patriarchal culture in Japanese society.

Hayao Miyazaki is photographed by Hiroji Kubota in his studio in Tokyo. Matt Tyrnauer reports.

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