Manga’s position as a cultural force has been steadily growing over recent decades. Yet in the past few years it’s cut through like never before. Thanks to online resources and its elevated profile – aided in part by anime and live-action adaptations of seminal titles – manga is now more accessible than ever.
This popularity is good news for fans and artists, but it also represents a new chapter for the medium. One that arguably sees manga changed by its worldwide adoration as new creators are drawn to it and leave their own mark. I spoke to five manga artists to see how they think manga has changed, and how artists can make their mark today.
