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The world of drawn stories impresses with its diversity, and often terms like "manga", "manhwa", "comic" or "webtun" are taken interchangeably. However, there are significant differences between them, which depend on the country of origin, style of presentation, format and even the way of reading.
Manga – Japanese art in black and white style
Manga ( ⁇ ) – are Japanese comics that read from right to left. They are often printed in black and white, as it saves time and money, which is important for an industry where new sections are published weekly or monthly. Notable magazines such as Shonen Jump chi Young Magazine, the manga is published in series, after which popular works are collected in tankobons (separate volumes).
The manga has several main genre categories:
- Shonen ( ⁇ Σ) <TAG1> for boys (eg Naruto, One Piece)
- Shojo ( ⁇ Ό) <TAG1> for girls (Sailor Moon, Fruits Basket)
- Seinen (snezhrast) <TAG1> for adult men (Berserk, Tokyo Ghoul)
- Dzosei ( ⁇ ) <TAG1> for adult women (Nana, Paradise Kiss)
The peculiarity of the manga is the emotional expressiveness of the characters, dynamic combat scenes and cultural references to Japanese traditions.
Manhwa – is a South Korean alternative to manga
Manhwa ( ⁇ ) – are comics from South Korea. Unlike manga, they are read from left to right like Western comics. Many modern manhwas are published in color in digital format, which distinguishes them from classic black and white manga.
Manhwa is often aimed at an Internet audience, so it is adapted for vertical reading on smartphones. The most popular genres include fantasy, romance, historical dramas and action films.
Famous manhwas:
- Solo Leveling (fantasy action film)
- The Breaker (martial arts)
- Tower of God (fantasy adventure)
Painting – is a Ukrainian term for comics
Painting – is a Ukrainian-language name for drawn stories (comics). It covers both original Ukrainian works and adaptations of Western or Eastern comics.
Ukrainian paintings can be stylistically similar to European gang-desiners or American graphic novels. An example is Daogopak <TAG1> is a story about Cossacks in the style of martial arts.
Comic – western format with bright colors
Comics – is a common name for drawn stories that originated in the US and Europe. They are traditionally published as individual issues or graphic novels.
The most famous American comics – are superhero series:
- Marvel (Spider-Man, X-Men, Avengers)
- DC Comics (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman)
European comics (band-desiné) have their own style, for example:
- Asterix et Obelix (France)
- The Adventures of Tintin (Belgium)
- Corto Maltese (Italy)
Western comics are usually published in color and have a different – format from magazine releases to major graphic novels.
Webtun – digital comic for smartphones
Webtun ( ⁇ ) – is a modern comic book format developed in South Korea. It is published online and adapted for vertical reading on mobile devices.
Main features of webtoons:
- Full color illustrations
- Vertical page scrolling
- Often the first chapters are free, and the next ones have to be paid or waited for
Top Webtoon Platforms – LINE Webtoon and Tapas.
Famous webtoons:
- Lore Olympus (romance)
- Sweet Home (horror)
- Omniscient Reader (fantasy)
So if you're looking for something new to read, the choice is huge – from classic Japanese action movies to Korean webtoons and Western graphic novels.
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