THE DEVELOPMENT OF MANGA AND ANIME AFTER WORLD WAR II
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Development of Manga and Anime, World War II, Japanese Economic Miracle, Cultural Revival, Ukiyo-e and Kibyōshi, Tezuka Osamu, Shounen and Shoujo Manga, Anime Studios, Toei Animation, MacArthur Plan, US Occupation, Jazz and Cultural Exchange, Hakujaden, Japanese Pop Culture, Influence of Western Films, Ribon no Kishi.Abstract
This article analyzes the social, cultural, and economic factors influencing the development of manga and anime in Japan after World War II. During the post-war reconstruction period, manga became not only a form of entertainment for Japanese society but also an important means of cultural expression. The paper discusses the cultural roots of manga and anime, originating from traditional art forms such as ukiyo-e and kibyōshi, as well as the influence of the US occupation and Western culture. The role of creators like Tezuka Osamu, the formation of shoujo and shounen manga genres, and the emergence of studios like Toei Animation are explored. Additionally, the popularization of manga and anime during the "Japanese Economic Miracle" era is analyzed. The article highlights the interrelationship between the anime and manga industries and their role in Japanese pop culture.
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