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Manhwa (Korean: 만화; Hanja: 漫畫; Korean pronunciation:) is the general Korean term for comics and print cartoons. Outside Korea, the term usually refers to Korean comics. [1] Manhwa is directly influenced by Japanese Manga comics. Modern Manhwa has extended its reach to many other countries.
The word "manga" comes from the Japanese word 漫画 [38] (katakana: マンガ; hiragana: まんが), composed of the two kanji 漫 (man) meaning "whimsical or impromptu" and 画 (ga) meaning "pictures". [39] [40] The same term is the root of the Korean word for comics, manhwa, and the Chinese word manhua. [41]
In Chinese and Korean, the terms manhua and manhwa can mean comics in general, but ALSO specifically refer to Japanese-style comics. Comics in Korea that are based on Japanese manga that some people are determined to call "manhwa" in English are not even called "manhwa" in Korean, they are called 한국 만화 (Korean Manhwa/Manga).
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 January 2025. An overview of common terms used when describing manga/anime related medium. Part of a series on Anime and manga Anime History Voice acting Companies Studios Original video animation Original net animation Fansub Fandub Lists Longest series Longest franchises Manga History Publishers ...
Manhwa ( 만화 ) refers to Korean comics and print cartoons, with the term often used internationally to designate comics originating in Korea. While manhwa shares cultural and linguistic roots with Japanese manga and Chinese manhua , it has developed a unique identity influenced by Korea’s historical, cultural, and artistic landscape.
According to David Welsh of Bloomberg, comics account for a quarter of all book sales in South Korea, while more than 3 million Korean users paid to access online comic and 10 million users read free webtoons. [8] South Korea's first webtoon is Uninhabited Island (Korean: 무인도; Hanja: 無人島; RR: Muindo) by Han Hee-jak in 1996. [9]
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South Korean animation has boomed in popularity in Eastern Asia with the success of the series Pororo the Little Penguin and Origami Warriors in 2011, leaving fans wanting to discover more Korean animations. This success is due in part to perfecting the Korean animation technique, and financial returns being reinvested into new animated products.