What was the first ever manga?

Answer 1

The man generally credited as being the first manga artist is Osamu Tezuka. There had been other manga-like woodblock carvings before that point as well, but Tezuka's 'New Treasure Island' (an adaptation of the novel, 'Treasure Island') became the first manga and was an instant hit. You are more likely to recognize Tezuka for his later manga, 'Astro Boy'.

Manga was created between the 1950's and 1960's.

Answer 2

This gets interesting. Manga has been going on for hundreds of years, But it only started first getting popular in the 1920s. Artist Katsushika Hokusai, creator of the Great wave of kanagawa seemed to be doing manga style artwork in the Edo period. It was only really first recognized in the Meiji period, when the first mangas were created. Tose first mangas were Blackjack, and Astro Boy.

Answer 3

Osamu Tezuka, Creator of Astro boy (the first anime to be shown in america) blackjack, and Kimba the White Lion (which Disney "drew inspiration from" for The Lion King), Manga wasn't really a thing until he came around.

Answer 4

The first-ever manga is considered to be "Hokusai Manga" created by artist Katsushika Hokusai in the early 19th century. It was a collection of sketches that showcased various subjects and themes, laying the foundation for the manga art form that we know today.

Answer 5

I think it was Astro Boy, and it's still very popular among manga fans. (I think) It was also among the first to get an animated version.

Answer 6

Osamu Tezuka. He created the first REAL manga with his book "New Treasure Island". Later Tezuka went on to make "Astro Boy"

Answer 7

Osamu Tezuka. He first created "New Treasure Island", A spinnoff of "treasure Island" Then went on to make "astro boy"

Answer 8

your mom created it

Answer 9

It's either Felix the cat or betty boop