Their etymological origin dates back to the 18th century, but caricatures of people were already being made in the 22nd and 14th centuries.
Manga is one of the main markets of the publishing industry in Japan. In 2020 alone, the value of manga almost reached 613 billion Japanese yen. Their etymological origin dates back to the 18th century, but caricatures of people were already being made in the 22nd and 14th centuries. The Choju jinbutsu giga is in fact considered an emaki and early manga. But it was from the 1950s onwards that manga gained more and more market share. In fact, they are not only fashionable in Japan, but have become an important phenomenon on all continents. In today’s article we will look at different aspects of manga. We will answer several questions, including which are the most popular manga of all time. And what is the value of this industry.