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The word manga is Japanese, literally meaning "comic." For Americans, manga are comics produced by Japanese artists. Due to this standard, then yes, "manga" as we know it is a product of Japan. There is of course American-made "manga" that imitates the art style of Japanese artists. The word manga is applied to some of these works to be better categorized at a glance by readers looking for material that falls into the manga genre archetypes.
Most manga artists in Japan submit a 'oneshot' manga piece when they are in high school. (Usually in response to some contest a magazine puts out.) After they graduate high school, they usually start a small job and then start creating a manga. If the manga does well, they quit the job and become a full time manga artist. So, no, I don't think manga artists need a bachelor degree.
Yes, there have been black manga artists in Japan. One well-known example is Tony Morrison, who is a black manga artist living and working in Japan.
Yes. Manga originated in Japan.
No, you do not have to live in Japan to make manga. Many creators outside of Japan have successfully created and published manga in their home countries or online. However, living in Japan may provide more opportunities and resources for aspiring manga artists.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manga Manga is from Japan
Try the link below to a Manga school in Japan .
Tokyopop has a few manga artists in the US. Mark Crilley, a popular How-to-draw manga artist and has a Youtube channel, has his own series.
Gekiga Sonjuku Manga School is located in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded by renowned manga artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi and focuses on teaching the art of gekiga, a style of manga characterized by its serious themes and mature content. The school aims to nurture aspiring manga artists by providing them with practical training and guidance.
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