Anime and Manga became really popular through the world the last two decades. Their popularity derives from their originality and. Inside this article we will cover several basics that every Anime and Manga enthusiast should be aware of. We will view Anime and Manga as two separate concepts, which is an excellent way to go. I hope you will like reading this article.































Anime is an abbreviated pronunciation of a Japanese word that means Animation. In English Anime means Japanese Animation. This original style of animation was developed in the 60s in Japan and became really popular across the globe in the 90s. Today it has an enormous audience in Japan and global recognition. Besides the numerous sites about Anime you can find millions of related videos on YouTube. Anime may be hand-drawn or computer animated.































One of the Pioneers of Anime, Osamu Tezuka, who was later called a \"Legend\" or \"God of Manga\", adapted and simplified many American animation techniques to produce material in a short time, with the help of inexperienced staff. The result was astonishing and inspired lots of people to get linked to the Anime business. Osamu Tezuka gave to this industry its great authenticity and increased its acceptance within the markets worldwide.































Manga having said that is a pronunciation of a Japanese word meaning Whimsical pictures. It consist of comics and print cartoons. In Japan additionally it is called \"Komikku\". It is a special cartoon style which will be considered an art and was developed in Japan around 1870. Today Manga has a big audience of any age in Japan. You can find all kinds of subjects: drama, comedy, mystery, breaking news horror, fantasy, action etc. The Japanese Manga market was over $3 billion in 2009 as the Canadian Manga market was over $170 million the same year. This clearly shows that Manga is now increasingly popular all over the world.































You can find simple Manga (which can be very common) and colorful ones. Usually the story is separated in episodes which are presented in Manga magazines (one episode to be continued within the next issue). In the event the story becomes a success, collected chapters may be republished in paperback books. In Japan they are called \"Tankobon\". A Manga artist is called \"Mangaka\" in Japanese. These artists usually work in small studios with the aid of their staff. Many successful Manga stories where remakes of popular Hollywood movies.































As a result, they are the things every Anime and Manga enthusiast should know approximately. Broaden your knowledge by searching the web (there are actually countless Anime and Manga websites) or reading related books and magazines.