Historical Significance: Manga as a Literary WorkREBECCA WOOFALL 2013TEACHER’S ASSISTANT: ADRIE KOEHLER

The Background on Japanese Comics

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What is the purpose of this project?

To get a good background of Japanese literature, we are going to study the impact of historical events on manga and the Japanese culture.

This project will be graded, so do your best!

Remember: Click on me to get a hint!

Review

As we learned in the beginning of the unit, events and new technologies – along with the people’s mindsets – greatly affect the literature that is produced.

A great example is Huckleberry Finn! Remember how it discusses slavery and civil war – people were split on whether slavery was right or wrong, but it also tells the story of a boy and his friend?

Exploration Menu

Explore all three parts! Start with any one you wish.

The Word“Manga”

Where DidIt Come From?

Timeline:Dates and Years

It really does not matter which one you choose first! Just make sure to look at all of them. You also should try to remember the

information. It’s important for the rest of the project!

I finished looking at all of the

sections! Now What?

The Word “Manga”

The word “manga” (mah-ng-ah) is written, in Japanese, as 漫画 . These characters, which are called Kanji (and are actually originally Chinese characters), can be translated as “whimsical drawings”. 漫画1

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Now you try writing the word

manga in kanji on your paper!

Here is a step by step guide to how to write manga in kanji!

The Word “Manga”

What is the name of the Chinese characters the Japanese use?

What does the word “manga” mean in literal terms?

漫画

Shoujo

Shounen

The Word “Manga”

Major types of Manga include:

super-heroines, romance, self-realization, and entertainment industry. Usually geared towards girls

Science fiction, technology, sports, and the supernatural. Usually geared towards boys

Click on the banners to see a description!

The Word “Manga”

Which manga seems to be the most interesting: shounen or shoujo?

What aspect of that kind of manga appeals to you?

There is no shame in liking either! Be truthful; this is just your own reflection.

Where Did it Come From?

There are two ideas on how manga started:1. Due to the occupation of

Japan by the United States, many Japanese saw the comics that the GIs would have and saw U.S. cartoons such as Disney, and copied

them.2. The Meiji era’s culture

and art started the manga business, so as to continue Japanese cultural and aesthetic traditions.

Where Did it Come From?

Which one do you think is the most likely? Why? (3-4 sentences)

Hmmm… Occupation or

Meiji?

1868—1912

Timeline

Click on the box of a time down below to see an event

1945—1952

1950—1969

1970s—1980s

Meiji Era (“Enlightened Rule”) – Japan becomes modernized

United States Occupies Japan after World War IITwo main marketing genres are established: shounen and shoujoUnited States fans begin to read manga and watch anime

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Timeline

Summarize the historical timeline you just looked at and explain why these events are significant

Here’s a list of the events you read:

1. Meiji Era2. US Occupation of

Japan3. Two Main

Marketing Genres4. US fans read and

watch

Now What?

Now that you know the background of where manga is from, you will be doing a small project in which you study a manga and determine why it is significant (according to the history and events surrounding it).

Quick Overview

If you have an idea that is not listed here, check with your professor!

1. Pick a manga to study2. Learn how to read manga3. Read the first chapter or two to get an idea on what it

is about, taking notes on literary devices that are used4. Research when it started and see what events are

related5. Create a cartoon, draw a picture, write a song, or

make a video (something creative) with this information.

Pick a Manga

Barefoot Gen The World God Only Know One Piece

Detective Conan Astro Boy

Make sure to remember it or write it down

Moderate Difficult Moderate

Difficult Moderate

Click the boxes to see each manga’s difficulty rating

Pick one that you think will be

fun! Even if it says it’ll be

easier to do, it doesn’t mean it will be graded

the same!

Pick a Manga

Now that you have decided on a manga, decide what kind of project you will do.

Brainstorm ideas!

When you have decided, get approval from your professor.

Back to Step Five

Only use this button if you have finished up to step 5!

How to Read Manga

Watch this video to learn how to read manga!For the extended

version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y_1imZ51TI

How to Read Manga Pt. 2

What direction do you read manga? Click on the red box of your answer.

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漫画

How to Read Manga Pt. 2

You are incorrect. Try again, or watch the video again first!

Watch Video Again Try Again

How to Read Manga Pt. 2

You are correct! Manga is from East Asia: thus, it reads the opposite from our Western writing.

Now click on the manga you chose and start researching your project!

Barefoot Gen The World God Only Knows One Piece

Detective ConanAstro Boy

When you go to your manga page, click on the help button if you

need help with the character names!

Barefoot Gen

You have chosen Barefoot Gen! This manga is easy to figure out in terms of significance. However, if you get any information wrong, you will lose more points than in the other manga. Keep this in mind!

To read Barefoot Gen, go see your professor. This manga is unfortunately not available online.

While you read, take notes on the next slide. When you are done, copy and paste the table into a word document and take it home (you will need it!)

Characters: Gen Nakaoka: the main character, 6 years old. Daikichi Nakaoka: Gen’s father. Against the war. Koji Nakaoka: Gen’s older brother. Joins the war.

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Barefoot Gen

Keep track of your notes while you read!Background Significance Connection to

MangaLiterary Devices

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Characters: Gen Nakaoka: the main character, 6 years old. Daikichi Nakaoka: Gen’s father. Against the war. Koji Nakaoka: Gen’s older brother. Joins the war.

The World God Only Knows

You have chosen The World God Only Knows. This means you will be graded a bit more loosely as it is difficult to figure out its significance. However, this does not mean that you can make things up! Back your claims with evidence.

To read The World God Only Knows, go to:www.tenmanga.com/chapter/TheWorldGodOnlyKnows1/152872Note that these are fan translations, so the names may be misspelled. For the true spelling and a quick summary of the characters, see the Help button above.

While you read, take notes on the next slide. When you are done, copy and paste the table into a word document and take it home (you will need it!)

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Characters: Keima Katsuragi: a video-game addict who can “capture any girl’s heart” as long as they are in a video-game. Also known as the Capturing God. Elsie de Lute Ima: a demon from Hell whose purpose in the living world is to capture “runaway spirits” that have escaped Hell and hope to ruin Hell as it is.

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Keep track of your notes while you read!Background Significance Connection to

MangaLiterary Devices

The World God Only KnowsCharacters: Keima Katsuragi: a video-game addict who can “capture any girl’s heart” as long as they are in a video-game. Also known as the Capturing God. Elsie de Lute Ima: a demon from Hell whose purpose in the living world is to capture “runaway spirits” that have escaped Hell and hope to ruin Hell as it is.

One Piece

You have chosen One Piece. This means you will be graded moderately as it is not too difficult to figure out its significance. However, this does not mean that you can make things up! Back your claims with evidence.

To read One Piece, go to:http://tenmanga.com/chapter/OnePiece1/174880/Note that these are fan translations, so the names may be misspelled. For the true spelling and a quick summary of the characters, see the Help button above.

While you read, take notes on the next slide. When you are done, copy and paste the table into a word document and take it home (you will need it!)

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Characters: Monkey D Luffy: a child who wants to be the king of the pirates just like in the stories. Shanks: Luffy’s idol, a powerful pirate

One Piece

Keep track of your notes while you read!Background Significance Connection to

MangaLiterary Devices

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Characters: Monkey D Luffy: a child who wants to be the king of the pirates just like in the stories. Shanks: Luffy’s idol, a powerful pirate

Detective Conan

You have chosen Detective Conan. This means you will be graded a bit more loosely as it is difficult to figure out its significance.

To read Detective Conan, go to:http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/DetectiveConan1/139805/Note that these are fan translations, so the names may be misspelled. For the true spelling and a quick summary of the characters, see the Help button above.

While you read, take notes on the next slide. When you are done, copy and paste the table into a word document and take it home (you will need it!)

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Characters: Shinichi Kudo: A famous 17 year old detective. Ran Mouri: Shinichi’s childhood friend. Amazing at karate Kogorou Mouri: Ran’s father, a failure of a detective Conan Edogawa: Shinichi’s fake name after taking APTX 4869, a drug that miniaturizes him. Gin and Vodka: two men of the evil Black Organization who drug Shinichi after he discovers them

Detective Conan

Keep track of your notes while you read!Background Significance Connection to

MangaLiterary Devices

Help

Characters: Shinichi Kudo: A famous 17 year old detective. Ran Mouri: Shinichi’s childhood friend. Amazing at karate Kogorou Mouri: Ran’s father, a failure of a detective Conan Edogawa: Shinichi’s fake name after taking APTX 4869, a drug that miniaturizes him. Gin and Vodka: two men of the evil Black Organization who drug Shinichi after he discovers them

Astro Boy

You have chosen Astro Boy. This means you will be graded a bit more harshly as it is easier to figure out its significance. However, this does not mean that you can make things up! Back your claims with evidence.

To read Astro Boy, go to:http://www.mangastream.to/astroboy-chapter-1.html

While you read, take notes on the next slide. When you are done, copy and paste the table into a word document and take it home (you will need it!)

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Characters: Tobio: a boy who was killed Dr. Tenma: a scientist who created Astro Boy in order to replace his dead son Astro Boy: a robotic boy created by Dr. Tenma Professor Ochanomizu: the man who takes Astro Boy in.

Astro Boy

Keep track of your notes while you read!Background Significance Connection to

MangaLiterary Devices

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Characters: Tobio: a boy who was killed Dr. Tenma: a scientist who created Astro Boy in order to replace his dead son Astro Boy: a robotic boy created by Dr. Tenma Professor Ochanomizu: the man who takes Astro Boy in.

Summarize Your Notes

Write a summary of the notes and conclusions you have made about your manga’s significance.

Back to Step Five

Only use this button if you have finished up to step 5!

Step 5

Use the summary you wrote along with your notes to complete step 5.

Keep in mind that these projects will be uploaded to our class webpage! Do your best!

See your brainstorm ideas See your summary漫画

Quiz

Quiz time! You are being quizzed on what you learned today. Then you will give your professor feedback on how to make this project better. Good luck!

Worth 20 points30 minutes

I told you to remember the information from the

beginning! Hopefully you did!

Everyone will be doing this together. No notes!

When you answer the questions, type your answer in the box on the right hand side and then click the box of the answer!

Quiz Question One

What does the word “manga” literally mean?

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Whimsical drawings

Japanese comic book

Fighting novel

East Asian literature

?/2 points

Put your answer here

Quiz Question One

Incorrect!

Manga literally means “whimsical drawings,” remember?漫画

0/2 points

Quiz Question One

Correct! Good job!

Awesome! You remembered!

漫画2/2 points

Quiz Question Two

The two major types of manga are: I. ShounenII. ShoujoIII. HentaiIV. ShokoV. EcchiVI. MaikoVII. Shouma

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B

C

D

I, V

IV, VII, III

I, II

?/2 points

Put your answer here

Quiz Question Two

Incorrect!

Remember, they are shounen and shoujo? Boy’s manga and girl’s manga! Fistfights or swords and

romance or self-realization!

0/2 points

Quiz Question Two

Correct!

Awesome! You remembered!

I knew you would!

2/2 points

Quiz Question Three

What happened from 1868 — 1912?

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?/5 points

Manga started to appear

Japan became modernized

The US Occupied Japan

US fans began to read

Put your answer here

Quiz Question Three

Incorrect!

From 1868 to 1912, the Meiji era occurred, which caused Japan to

become modernized.

0/5 points

Quiz Question Three

Correct!

Awesome! You remembered!

Even the small details like years can be important to know!

5/5 points

Quiz Question Four

What happened from 1945 — 1952? ?/5 points

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B

C

D

US Occupation of the Philippines

French Occupation of Japan

The US Occupation of Japan

English Occupation of Hong Kong

Put your answer here

Quiz Question Four

Incorrect!

It was the US Occupation of Japan! Remember, this was right after World

War II!

0/5 points

Quiz Question Four

Correct!

Awesome! You remembered!

Those GI Joes must have helped you!

5/5 points

Quiz Question Five

How did manga begin? Pick the two ideas:

I. Americans brought comics to JapanII. Japan created manga in the Yamato

dynastyIII. The Meiji period’s art spawned mangaIV. The Chinese introduced manga to the

JapaneseV. The Mongolian Empire brought

drawings to Japan

?/6 points

A

B

C

D

III, V

II, IV

I, III

None of the above

Put your answer here

Quiz Question Five

Incorrect!

Aw, I guess you couldn’t remember. The two ideas are:

1. US soldiers brought comics to Japan

2. a

3. The Meiji period’s art spawned manga

0/6 points

Quiz Question Five

Correct!

Awesome! You remembered!

You’re amazing!

6/6 points

Quiz Completed!

That’s all of the questions! Stop and wait for others to finish.

How did you do? Be honest!Why do you think you did

poorly/well? Put your score in the box down

below

/20

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