However, the modern form of manga developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, influenced by both Japanese art traditions and Western comic strips.
Historically, the origins of manga can be traced back to the 12th century with scroll paintings known as “Emakimono,” which combined pictures and texts to tell stories. However, the modern form of manga developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, influenced by both Japanese art traditions and Western comic strips.