Japanese Fantasy Manga - Softcover

Ricorico

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062004700 ISBN 13: 9780062004703

Publisher: Harper Paperbacks, 2011

Synopsis

"Japanese Fantasy Manga" is one of the first books to fully examine the cross-cultural overlap between Japanese manga and Western fantasy characters. This comprehensive guide identifies characters that appear in fantasy manga by: most notable features; mythological origins (ranging from Greek myths to Biblical figures); and, of course a stunning, full-page illustration. Organized into three chapters (Characters, Vocations, and Superpowers), this volume will fully flesh out the most popular characters and themes in fantasy manga today: Chapter 1: Characters - elves, dwarves, hobbits, mermaids, giants, gods: gods, angels, devils, fairies: demons, vampires, goblins: dragons, unicorns, chimeras: Oni, Tengu, Yokai, Kaiju, etc. (monsters unique to Japanese culture); Chapter 2: Vocations (ranging from the medieval to contemporary); Swordsman, archer, wizard, and blacksmith, and knight; and, Policeman, businessman, musician, doctor, nurse, and teenager; and, Chapter 3: Superpowers (ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary): Magic, sorcery, and healing; Weapons handling (swords, spears, brass knuckles, etc.); Robot operations, animal domestication; and, Singing, dancing, teaching. In the same vein as anime/fantasy video game franchises such as "The Legend of Zelda" and "Final Fantasy", "Japanese Fantasy Manga" will appeal to video game, manga, and fantasy fans across the globe.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Adventuring through the world of Japanese fantasy manga is not for the fainthearted. It requires bravery, intellect, and above all, knowledge. Who is your hero? What is his or her role? What superpowers are possessed? Who is the enemy that needs to be conquered?

From elves to ninjas, sirens to sorcerers, this authentic guide to Japanese fantasy manga will guide you through heroes, superpowers, secondary characters, and enemies, so that you can conquer the world of Japanese fantasy manga or create your very own manga stories.

Stunning full page illustrations of fantasy characters are featured along with background information on them and their superpowers, and mini illustrations highlighting their defining physical traits.

Special sections throughout the book offer additional insight into Japanese fantasy manga, and a bonus manga shows how the featured components of manga can be pulled together to create one’s own manga story.

About the Author:

ricorico is a Tokyo-based editorial group specializing in books about manga, graphic design, and illustration. Their titles include Gothic Lolita Punk, Japanese Fantasy Manga, Manga Matrix, and Super Manga Matrix.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0062004700
• ISBN 13: 9780062004703
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208