Comics from Japan, otherwise known as manga, are more popular than ever in America, with sales up 43% in 2020 alone. Often more cartoony and formulaic than American comics, the medium has enraptured young and old, with more titles every year imported and translated for US audiences. This 32-slide, image-heavy slideshow delves into the history of the art form, starting with the ancient origins of pictorial symbols evolving into written language in Asia. Slides include important Japanese art infl