Japanese manga in little-known crisis (2) Japanese manga in little-known crisis (2)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2025
Behind the worldwide popularity of Japanese manga comics lies a hidden threat: the gradual deterioration--and potential loss--of original manga artwork. Recent research has revealed striking similarities between the current state of manga drawings and the fate of "ukiyo-e" woodblock prints, many of which were removed from Japan decades ago.