The manga has become increasing popular increasing popular all over
the world including Indonesia. Manga originally came from japan. It has
existed in japan for many years and has become part of the japanese
lifestyle and culture. A manga character has big eyes, a small nose and
small lips. People from all age groups are interested in Manga in japan.
you can find Manga cartoons in comic books, video games and cartoon
films. The topics in Manga cartoons vary from action and adventure to
romance, sport and games, historical drama, comedy, science fiction,
mystery, horror and many others. with the increasing number of Manga
fans in japan there are also new cafes called Mangakissa or manga cafes.
These are coffee shops with a mini library of Manga comics. Manga fans
can not only drink coffe and read Manga but they can even stay overnight
if thet miss a train or a plane. there are also Manga clubs, Manga
clothing and accessories, and students can even study Manga at
university.
In Indonesia, Manga became popular when cartoons like
Dora-emon, Candy-candy, Kung fu Boy, Dragon Ball and Sailor Moon
appeared on TV. The most popular Manga comic among teenagers are
"Naruto" and "Detective Conan" but there are hundreds of Manga comics to
choose from. Some original manga stories have been translated into
Indonesia but you can find original Manga comics drawn by Indonesian
Manga artist. Machiko maeyama is Manga artist who owns the first and the
only Manga School in Jakarta. It's called 'Machiko Manga School'.
People of all ages come to learn how to draw Manga. Machiko gives
workshops across Indonesia including a very interesting workshop for
children at the Ubud readers and Writers Festifal in 2007. Are you a
Manga fan? Who is your favourite Manga character?
(Sumber : Kang Guru Magazines)
