2007-09-01 04:08:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
"Manga, literally translated, means "whimsical pictures". The word first came into common usage in the late 18th century with the publication of such works as Suzuki Kankei's "Mankaku zuihitsu" (1771)...."
"The history of anime begins at the start of the 20th century, when Japanese filmmakers experimented with the animation techniques that were being explored in France, Germany, the United States, and Russia.[1] The oldest known anime is in 1907, a short 3 second clip of a sailor boy........"
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2007-09-01 21:54:24 · answer #1 · answered by Dale 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Japanese Comic Book industry goes back before WWII.
The first Cartoon show they sold to US markets was probably Astro Boy in 1963
2007-09-01 04:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Years ago to entertain morons who post questions in Y/A in the wrong section!!
Whats your question got to do with MILITARY??
2007-09-01 06:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by conranger1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they have skills :]
2007-09-01 04:13:13 · answer #4 · answered by genetic anderson. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋