Manga World
Un monde manga
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hervé Martin-Delpierre
- Screenplay & Story
- Hervé Martin-Delpierre, Jerome Schmidt
- Original Title
- Un monde manga
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Génération Vidéo, France•5
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hervé Martin-Delpierre
Hervé Martin-Delpierre, Jerome Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Hervé Martin-Delpierre
Writer
Hervé Martin-Delpierre
Director
Jerome Schmidt
Writer
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What is Manga World 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 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.
Who directed Manga World?
Manga World was directed by Hervé Martin-Delpierre.
Who stars in Manga World?
The principal cast of Manga World includes Takehiko Inoue, Kan Takahama, Jirô Taniguchi, Osamu Tezuka, Naoki Urasawa.
When was Manga World released and how long is it?
Manga World was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 52m.