Choju-giga What many believed were the very first manga in Japan appeared in the 12th and 13th century, in a series of drawings like frogs and rabbits titled Choju-giga (Scrolls of Frolicking Animals) produced by several artists.

Disney was founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt Disney and Roy Disney as Disney Brothers Studio

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

The concept of animating comics could still be inspired by Disney. Even if they use japanese comics instead if american comics.

[–] Syrc 12 points 1 year ago

Disney inspired “modern” (Post-WW2) manga, the style that actually got popular. Big eyes, exaggerated reactions and whatnot.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Manga is based on cave drawings, the first cave drawings date back to 40,000 BC

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

cave drawings are based on real life, which has existed for much longer