Study of Manga, Animation and Anime as an Art Form

Abstract

Manga is from Japanese for comics or whimsical images. Manga grow from combining of Ukiyo-e and from Western style drawing and it’s currently soon after World War II. Part from Manga's covers which is usually issued in black and white. But it is usual to find introductions to chapters to be in color and is read from top to bottom and then right to left, alike to the layout of a Japanese basic text. Anime relates to the animation style developed in Japan. It is characterized by particular characters and backgrounds which are hand drawn or computer generated that visually and confined set it apart from other forms of animation. Plots may include a variety of imaginary or ancient characters, events and settings. Anime is a complex art form that includes various themes, animation styles, messages, and aspects of Japanese culture. Each member will understand the differences in theme, style, animation, and cultural influences between Anime, Manga and American animation. As mass-produced art, anime has a stature and recognition even American animated films, long accepted as a respectable style of film making, have yet to achieve. We will encourage and support a growth in understanding about the difference in art styles between Eastern and Western forms and the cultures originating and affect the art form. We will hold weekly meetings to explore a specific Anime series, discussing all of the already mentioned aspects of the art form. The techniques behind the Anime style of drawing. Anime as an Art Form will strive to give each member a working knowledge of Japanese culture and language, along with basic drawing or animation ability and a thirst to keep learning. Anime and manga share many characteristics along with exaggerating of physical features, to which the reader probably should give most attention on dramatically shaped speech bubbles, speed lines and onomatopoeic, exclamatory typography. Some Manga have a small amount of the total output, is adapted into anime, often with the collaboration of the original author.