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I'm a bit disappointed this week that "Peepo Choo" is in the "World manga" section when it is clearly not.

Definition of Manga (courtesy of Dictionary.com):
"A Japanese graphic novel, typically intended for adults, characterized by highly stylized art."

Definition of Manga (courtesy of merriam-webster):
"A Japanese comic book or graphic novel"

Of perhaps I should even do this:

ANN definition of "Manga" (see here:Manga)
"But in Europe and America the word manga is used to refer specifically to Japanese comics."

ANN definition of "World Manga" (see here: World Manga )
"World Manga - A term used to designate manga-style comics originating from countries other than Japan."

They all say:
1) Originally in Japanese
2) From Japan
3) In traditional Japanese style

But none actually say: "Needs to be a Japanese person creating it".

Smith move to Japan, made the comic over there in Japan, talked to Japanese companies and Japanese editors, published in a Japanese magazine, original language was Japanese and he even speaks the language.

I'm sorry but Peepo Choo is manga. Not World Manga. Even by ANN standards.

Just want to clear that up because it seems unfair that he moves to the country, conforms to it and then still gets the label of "World Manga". Not that it is a BAD thing just it isn't fair to Smith. What does he have to do? Get surgery? Even ANN lists Peepo Choo as manga ... so ...

Quote:

Is this the greatest attempt at manga yet by a non-Japanese artist?

You can't attempt manga. It is either is or is not. In his case, it is.

Anyway, I have been thinking about ordering Peepo Choo ... but I'm not sure if I should read MBQ first. Checking out Black Jack 12 as we speak ...

Haha, wow, Azusa is actually the name of a city in California...