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Renowned Manga Artists Collaborate on Anthology Featuring Historical Figures as Manga Characters

Delve into world history through manga, showcasing illustrations by top manga artists in the industry.
Renowned Manga Artists Collaborate on Anthology Featuring Historical Figures as Manga Characters

Highlights

  • Renowned manga legends are transforming History of the World to educate audiences on historical figures and events in a captivating manner.
  • Modern mangaka such as Kohei Horikoshi and Yusahisa Hara are creating fresh cover art and additional pages to engage both existing and new fans.
  • The anthology highlights iconic historical figures like Caesar, Leonardo da Vinci, and Napoleon Bonaparte on the covers, reimagined in unique artistic styles.

Collaborating on a unique project, leading figures in the manga industry are revitalizing a major endeavor for the renowned manga publisher Shueisha. Departing from conventional manga narratives, this special anthology aims to provide an educational experience by transforming historical figures and events into manga form, offering an innovative approach to learning about history.

This anthology, titled Educational Manga-History of the World (referred to as History of the World), has enlisted prominent mangaka responsible for popular titles like Spy x Family, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and My Hero Academia to contribute illustrations. These artists are tasked with creating new cover art for existing issues and expanding on the stories within.

Unveiling the Legacy of History of the World

With a history spanning over two decades, History of the World was introduced in 2002 as a series of manga volumes designed to engage readers in a fun and interactive exploration of historical events. Comprising 18 volumes to date, the collection spans more than a millennium of history. While the original series is complete, this new initiative aims to revitalize the franchise and attract both returning and new audiences.

The allure of this project lies in the involvement of renowned artists and their contributions. While retaining the original manga narratives, each volume will be enhanced with approximately 50 additional pages, a move intended to rekindle the interest of existing fans and captivate newcomers. Moreover, contemporary mangaka are reimagining the cover art for each volume, portraying famous historical figures in their distinctive artistic styles to appeal to a broader audience.

Stellar Lineup of Manga Artists

The project features a roster of prominent artists and the volumes they are associated with, along with the historical figures depicted on the covers:

  • Yusahisa Hara (Kingdom) - Civilizations of the Orient and Mediterranean featuring Ramses II
  • Posuka Demizu (The Promised Neverland) - The Renaissance and Reformation featuring Leonardo da Vinci and Advancing Globalization
  • Kohei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia) - The Glory of the Great Roman Empire featuring Caesar and Cleopatra
  • Hirohiko Araki (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) - The French Revolution and the Road to Becoming a Nation State featuring Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Yusei Matsui (Assassination Classroom) - The Advancement of Modernization and Imperialism featuring Hirobumi Ito and Otto von Bismarck
  • Tatsuya Endo (Spy x Family) - World War II and the United Nations featuring Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler
  • Hiroyuki Asada (Tegami Bachi) - The Beginnings of Chinese Civilization and the Chinese Empire featuring Qin Shi Huang
  • Kozueko Morimoto (Gokusen) - The Islamic World and India featuring Suleiman I and Akbar the Great
  • Yuki Tabata (Black Clover) - Christianity and European Development featuring Joan of Arc and Charlemagne
  • Fusako Kuramochi (Itsumo Pocket ni Chopin) - Mongolia and Eastern Asia featuring Kublai Khan
  • Io Sakisaka (Ao Haru Ride) - The Sovereign Nations of Europe featuring Elizabeth I
  • Hikaru Miyoshi (Moriarty the Patriot) - The Industrial Revolution and American Independence featuring Abraham Lincoln
  • Masanori Morita (Rookies) - The Opium Wars and Xinhai Revolution featuring Sun Yat-sen, Puyi, and Empress Dowager Cixi
  • Satoru Noda (Golden Kamuy) - World War I and the Russian Revolution featuring Vladimir Lenin
  • Shinichi Sakamoto (Innocent) - Populist Politics and the Great Depression featuring Franklin D. Roosevelt and The Cold War and Conflict Between the East and West featuring Mikhail Gorbachev, Mahatma Gandhi, and John F. Kennedy
  • Mari Yamazaki (Thermae Romae) - The Multipolar World featuring Yasser Arafat, Nelson Mandela, and Deng Xiaoping

This lineup includes both contemporary and classic manga artists, making the reissue of History of the World a highly anticipated release scheduled for October 4th in Japan, priced at 1,100 yen ($7.25 USD) per volume. Whether you have a passion for world history or simply enjoy exploring history in a fresh light, this anthology promises a captivating journey through the ages.

Source: SoraNews24

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