The Discovery of Anime and Manga: The Asian Hall of Fame, Amara Phil, Chin Oliver

Enjoy the first English childrens picture book on how Japanese animation and comics were created Amazingly illustrated, this storybook features a bilingual Japanese translation.

This is the third adventure in our series on cool inventions created in Asia. The cute red panda Dao makes history come alive by transporting the kids Emma and Ethan back in time. Together they learn how fantastic creations came to be and zip back to the future This dynamic journey explores the evolution of Japanese animation and comic books.

Published in newspapers, magazines, books, and graphic novels, comics became TV shows, movies, and games. These entertainment brought Japanese pop culture across the globe and influenced artists everywhere.

This quest features 100 of your favorite characters and creators: from Osamu Tezukas Astro Boy and Rumiko Takahashis Ranma 1/2 to Hayao Miyazakis Studio Ghibli and Totoro. Gigantor, Mazinger, and Speed Racer are joined by Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, and Pok mon. Mobile Suit Gundam, Akira, and Ghost in the Shell meet Full Metal Alchelmist, One Piece, and One Punch Man. Iconic and best-selling series are brought to life with the amazing artwork of Juan Calle, an otaku (big fan) himself.

Adults and kids can learn about the categories shonen, shojo, and mecha (giant robots), use a handy glossary, and draw inspiration to create their own amazing stories. Teachers and librarians will find this a great addition to their comic book and graphic novel collections.

The Discovery of Anime and Manga bursts from the page with energy and color. Informative and entertaining, its a beautifully rendered concise introduction to manga and anime for not only children, but comics fans of all ages. - Dr. Dale Jacobs, Department of English, University of Windsor, Canada