Japan had a significant influence on Chinese culture,particularly in the 20th century.[1][2]
Thoughrelationsbetween Japan andChinaare historically fraught, the popularity ofJapanese pop culturein China has been a means for easing tension.[3]
Manhua
editThe wordmanhuawas originally an 18th-century term used in Chineseliterati painting.It became popular in Japan asmangain the late 19th century.Feng Zikaireintroduced the word to Chinese, in the modern sense, with his 1925 series of political cartoons, entitledZikai Manhua,inWenxue Zhoubao(Literature Weekly).[4][5]While terms other thanmanhuahad existed before, this publication took precedence over the many other descriptions for cartoon art, andmanhuabecame a general term for all Chinese comic materials.[6]
Animation
editIn 2011, Chinese companyVasoon AnimationreleasedKuiba.The film borrows from a Japanese "hot-blooded" style, refreshing the audience's views on Chinese animation.Kuibawas critically acclaimed, however it commercially fell below expectations.[7]It was reported that CEO Wu Hanqing received minority help from a venture capital fund atTsinghua Universityto completeKuiba.[8]This film holds distinction as the first big Chinese animation series to enter the Japanese market.[9]
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- ^Petersen, Robert S. (2011).Comics, Manga, and Graphic Novels: A History of Graphic Narratives.ABC-CLIO.ISBN9780313363306.
- ^Lent, John A. [2001] (2001) Illustrating Asia: Comics, Humor Magazines, and Picture Books. University of Hawaii Press.ISBN0-8248-2471-7
- ^Wong, Wendy Siuyi. [2002] (2001)Hong Kong Comics: A History of Manhua.Princeton Architectural Press,New York.ISBN1-56898-269-0
- ^"Chinese Animation at a Crossroads".CNTV English.Archived fromthe originalon 14 March 2013.Retrieved2012-10-30.
- ^Kemp, Stuart (24 June 2011)."Beijing Calls the Toons".The Independent.London.Retrieved2012-10-30.
- ^"China Animation To Be Screened in Japan Before Its Mainland Theater Release".China Screen News.Retrieved2012-10-30.