tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431200.post8105388211237249982..comments2023-03-23T14:28:08.392+05:30Comments on Anshumani Ruddra's Blog: Media CoverageAnshumanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01309853554175294719noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431200.post-21485745829344348642009-08-02T14:06:14.645+05:302009-08-02T14:06:14.645+05:30Dear Chitralekha,
I think at the moment the whole...Dear Chitralekha,<br /><br />I think at the moment the whole anime/ manga phenomenon is still very much part of the fringe scene in India. The number (and variety) of anime shows running on various animation networks and the manga available in the book shops is still limited. The number of truly dedicated fans who follow every latest issue of a manga online or download the latest episode of an anime is still small. But this number is certainly increasing. Also cheaper and faster broadband connections are ensuring that people interested in manga/anime don't have to wait for a new title to come into India through traditional means (TV, book shops). <br /><br />I think manga and graphic novels are two completely different beasts. The aesthetics and content sensibility behind both is as far apart as Western and Oriental philosophy. And yet, we Indians always seem to be traversing the thin line between the East and the West. Hence the popularity of both manga and graphic novels here. Graphic novels are at the moment slightly more popular. But this is only due to the easier availability of titles. However, I think there is a huge overlap between the readership of the two. Most manga fans are also graphic novel fans. The other way round might not be true. Anyone who is a fan of Full Metal Alchemist or Bleach has also probably read Sandman and worships Alan Moore. It's also an age issue. I think younger children are getting involved with Japanese media a lot faster than older ones. <br /><br />Hope this helps.<br /><br />AAnshumanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309853554175294719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431200.post-10947692745201477802009-08-02T13:25:31.053+05:302009-08-02T13:25:31.053+05:30Hey,
I'm Chitralekha, and I'm working on ...Hey,<br /><br />I'm Chitralekha, and I'm working on an article that focuses on anime culture in India. The article is for my Journalistic Writing course in college.<br /><br />Since you are into manga and graphic novels, just wanted to know what is your take on the anime/manga market in India? Whether the trend has caught on to India, or it still remains a fringe scene? And how does manga fandom measure against graphic novels following in the country?<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />Chittz<br />connect2chitralekha@gmail.com<br /><br />PS: Congrats the book tour; game books had been a source of endless fascination when I was a kid, thanks for bringing them back.Chittzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01852443900321348812noreply@blogger.com