Comics & Animation Society
Term for Comics
CAS Team
Greetings everyone.
CAS Team
We hope you could join the contest we first held.
CAS Team
We will organize more contest in the future.
CAS Team
In this chapter, we will learn something.
CAS Team
This is a part of Information Section.
Roa (Kayvn)
Ne ne, who is the guest teacher today?
Lenz
I heard it's Kakashi-sensei.
Kakashi Hatake
Okay students, settle down.
Lenz
Speaking of the devil.
Kakashi Hatake
I'm your guest teacher. Hatake Kakashi.
Kakashi Hatake
Hmm, let's see...
Kakashi Hatake
First, let's do self-introductions.
Lenz
My name is Lenzy ( ꈍᴗꈍ) a cute kiddo for my sis and a sweety brother for all. I have a certain dreams.... That's to have 10 groups!!!! In MangaToon!!! (≧▽≦)(≧▽≦)(≧▽≦) And I have one more ambition and that's being lazy all day in my bed with my cute Kitty (◍•ᴗ•◍)~
Raiyun (Kizray)
My name is Raiyun.
Raiyun (Kizray)
I don't particularly have an idol which I am obsessed with. I have a lot of dreams that I don't know what to achieve first.
Roa (Kayvn)
My name is Roa. Just an ordinary kid with a not so ordinary dream. My dream is to be a C.A (Chartered Accountant) so that I can have enough money to have all the beauties in the world.
Kakashi Hatake
We are done with the self-introductions. Now, we'll proceed to the lesson.
Kakashi Hatake
Let's talk first about the term for comics in different countries.
Kakashi Hatake
The word "comic" is an english word and it is the term used by western countries.. The plural form of comic is comics.
Kakashi Hatake
English comics are read from left to right and from top to bottom. They can be black and white or full color. Usually they are published in full color.
Kakashi Hatake
Do you know any other term for comic used by different countries?
Lenz
Yes sensei. Our country has its own term too.
H/N: We are pretending that our country is Japan.
Kakashi Hatake
That's right. Please write it on the blackboard.
Kakashi Hatake
And also you two, write what you know.
H/N: We have the same penmanship lol
Kakashi Hatake
Will you be able to explain what you wrote in the blackboard?
Roa (Kayvn)
Me too. Easy peasy.
Kakashi Hatake
and you Raiyun?
Raiyun (Kizray)
I can as well...probably.
Kakashi Hatake
Okay, start explaining. I have many comic books here with me. You can use them as an example.
Lenz
In Japan, wide variety of Japanese comics or graphic novels and cartooning is called Manga. Outside Japan, the word is typically used to refer to comics originally published in the country.
Lenz
Manga stories are read from right to left and from top to bottom. They are multi-panel. They are in mostly black and white colors and only full colored when it is a special release.
Lenz
Here are some examples of Manga
H/N: Manga Titles:
1) Jujutsu Kaisen (Sorcery Fight)
2)Fulllmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
3) Naruto
4) Death Note
H/N: Source: Jujutsu Kaisen (Sorcery Fight) Chapter 2: Panel 1-2.
Roa (Kayvn)
In South Korea, Manhwa is the general Korean term for comics and print cartoons. Outside Korea, the term usually refers to South Korean comics, although the comics industry is emerging in North Korea as well. Manhwa is a notable part of South Korean culture.
Roa (Kayvn)
Manhwa stories are read horizontally and from left to right just like English comics. It can be also be written and read vertically, from left to right and from top to bottom. They can be black and white or full color.
Roa (Kayvn)
These are the examples.
Roa (Kayvn)
I am done, Sensei
H/N: Manhwa Titles:
1) The Reason Why Raeliana Ended Up At The Duke's Mansion
2) Survive as the Hero's Wife
3) The Beginning After The End
4) Solo Leveling
H/N: Source: Yangpansu Juin'gong'eui Anero Sal'a'namgi (Survive as the Hero's Wife) Chapter 2: Panel 5-7
Kakashi Hatake
All right, next.
Raiyun (Kizray)
I-I-In China, Manhua are Chinese comics produced in China and in the Greater China region. Whilst Chinese comics and narrated illustrations having existed in China in some shape or form throughout its imperial history.
Raiyun (Kizray)
Manhua can be read from right to left and from top to bottom or left to right and from top to bottom. Manhua can be black and white or full color. Hong Kong comics are usually full color.
H/N: Manhua Titles:
1) Protect My Star
2) The Deathless
3) Tales of Demons and Gods
4) The World of Cang Lan
H/N: Source: Feng Qi Cang Lan (The World of Cang Lan) Chapter 2: Panel 1-2
Kakashi Hatake
Well done, students.
Kakashi Hatake
Actually, they are not the only terms. There is also a term from other countries.
Roa (Kayvn)
We want to know more, Kakashi-sensei.
Kakashi Hatake
That would be your assignment.
Lenz
We are going to search them on our own?
Kakashi Hatake
That's right. No assignment, with punishment.
CAS Team
KAKASHI-SENSEI !!!
Raiyun (Kizray)
He ditched us.
Roa (Kayvn)
By the way, what is that book Kakashi-sensei was reading?
Raiyun (Kizray)
You better not know.
Roa (Kayvn)
What are we going to do now? We have to search on our own.
Raiyun (Kizray)
Readers...?
Roa (Kayvn)
Oh, right. They can help us.
Roa (Kayvn)
Dear readers, please tell us what is your term for "comics" in your country or translation of the word "comic" in your native language.
Lenz
Just like what we learned earlier.
Raiyun (Kizray)
There are other info that I wanted to add. But they'll make this chapter extremely long so I didn't include them.
Raiyun (Kizray)
Forgive my silly brain.
Raiyun (Kizray)
It took me hours completing this chapter.
Raiyun (Kizray)
Please support our department. Thank you~
Comments
Dreamie 🥺
In my country, we call it Comic too
2021-08-15
5
Hale💤MTN
I literally liked raiyun's reaction when sensei asked to explain 😂😂
but I really don't know what does comic mean in my country 😑 maybe it's called comic here too 😃
2021-08-10
7