The technique and style employed in these drawings, notably the depiction of animals running continue to inspire Manga-kas today. The Chōjū-giga ( Scrolls of Frolicking Animals), believed to be the very first manga, are a series of traditional drawings depicting various animals at play. While modern manga exploded into the cultural consciousness during the 40s, and 50s, the roots of the medium can be traced back as far as the 12th and 13th century. ![]() ![]() Junji Ito’s own story starts at the very inception of manga, to its cultivation, and ultimate ripening to set the stage for the sheer horror of his storytelling. Yet, Ito is without a doubt a creator who best uses the medium of manga to deliver poignant, and frightening examinations of everyday human experiences. ![]() It is strenuous even, to attempt to categorize his work under the same “manga” moniker. The visceral, distorted panels of this aptly named “Master of Horror” fail to resemble the smooth, modest panels of his contemporaries Eiichiro Oda, or Naruto creator, Masashi Kishimoto. One such storyteller is Junji Ito, a manga-ka best known for his pre-occupation with themes relating to the reality of the human condition.
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