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Dive into the heart of Japanese comics and discover manga from a fresh perspective during Savinien Capy’s talks at Japan Impact!

As a devoted visitor, you’re of course very familiar with manga : Japanese comic books! But could you actually describe what makes them unique?

Savinien Capy, an independent researcher specializing in the materiality of comics, will present how team-based production (multiple authors and their assistants) and magazine prepublication shape manga and make it a distinctive form of comics. He will also highlight some of manga’s specific features compared to other comic traditions, such as the use of onomatopoeia and the way backgrounds and settings are handled.

A conference that promises to spark your curiosity and deepen your understanding of manga. 📚