FAQ About The Impact of Western Comics on Japanese Manga

Western comics began influencing Japanese manga during the late 19th to early 20th century, when Western publications and culture started to reach Japan. Artists like Osamu Tezuka, often called the 'God of Manga,' cited Disney films and American comics as significant influences in terms of narrative style and character design. The exaggerated features and cinematic storytelling found in Western comics were adapted and evolved in Japanese manga.