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When you read Fujiko Fujio-sensei's "Manga Michi," you can understand that Osamu Tezuka's manga brought a revolution to the world of comics. It's not an exaggeration to say that Tezuka-sensei is the one who laid the foundation for all the manga that exist today.
Up until then, manga were like stage plays, confined to the flat page, with simple punchline-driven content. Tezuka-sensei incorporated film techniques into manga, transforming it into a 3D world. He also introduced close-ups and psychological portrayals through expressions, significantly enhancing the expressive power of manga. Furthermore, his works featured intricate stories with deep messages.
That being said, I also love "Norakuro," which represents the traditional style of manga. It feels like watching a play, and the artwork by the author, Suiho Tagawa-sensei, is truly beautiful. Each panel is artistic, reminiscent of Hokusai's manga, and his depiction of grass is somewhat reminiscent of Jean Giraud Moebius. Crossing the age of sixty, I find happiness in flipping through its pages while enjoying a drink in the quiet of the night when my family is asleep.
By the way, Machiko Hasegawa-sensei, the creator of "Sazae-san," was a disciple of Suiho Tagawa-sensei, right? Hasegawa Machiko-sensei and her family were Christians (members of the non-denominational church founded by Nitobe Inazō). Under their influence, Suiho Tagawa-sensei also became a Christian in his later years. Therefore, he might have had mixed feelings about the long-lasting popularity of "Norakuro," a war-themed manga, given his Christian beliefs during that era.

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When you read Fujiko Fujio-sensei's "Manga Michi," you can understand that Osamu Tezuka's manga brought a revolution to the world of comics. It's not an exaggeration to say that Tezuka-sensei is the one who laid the foundation for all the manga that exist today.
Up until then, manga were like stage plays, confined to the flat page, with simple punchline-driven content. Tezuka-sensei incorporated film techniques into manga, transforming it into a 3D world. He also introduced close-ups and psychological portrayals through expressions, significantly enhancing the expressive power of manga. Furthermore, his works featured intricate stories with deep messages.
That being said, I also love "Norakuro," which represents the traditional style of manga. It feels like watching a play, and the artwork by the author, Suiho Tagawa-sensei, is truly beautiful. Each panel is artistic, reminiscent of Hokusai's manga, and his depiction of grass is somewhat reminiscent of Jean Giraud Moebius. Crossing the age of sixty, I find happiness in flipping through its pages while enjoying a drink in the quiet of the night when my family is asleep.
By the way, Machiko Hasegawa-sensei, the creator of "Sazae-san," was a disciple of Suiho Tagawa-sensei, right? Hasegawa Machiko-sensei and her family were Christians (members of the non-denominational church founded by Nitobe Inazō). Under their influence, Suiho Tagawa-sensei also became a Christian in his later years. Therefore, he might have had mixed feelings about the long-lasting popularity of "Norakuro," a war-themed manga, given his Christian beliefs during that era.