Sejarah Awal Manga dan Pengaruh Budaya
📌 The earliest known form of manga dates back to the Kamakura era (12th century) in the form of Chōjū-giga scrolls, depicting animal cartoons in a Buddhist context.
🎨 The term "manga" was first coined in 1814 by Katsushika Hokusai, a Japanese woodblock artist, for his sketchbook, "Hokusai Manga."
🧘 Traditional Japanese arts, particularly Zen Buddhism and Buddhist teachings (like the concept of impermanence), heavily influenced later masters like Osamu Tezuka and Hayao Miyazaki.

Perkembangan Anime dan Pengaruh Politik
🎞️ The first verifiable Japanese animation is considered to be "Namakura Gatana" (The Dull Sword) from 1917, which lasted for four minutes.
🎬 During World War II, anime was used as a tool for government propaganda, with the first feature-length anime being the war film *Momotaro: Sacred Sailors*.
📰 Post-war, the US occupation forces, through the Civil Censorship Detachment, burned much anime and media perceived as war propaganda, slowing development.

Era Modern dan Tokoh Kunci
🌟 Osamu Tezuka is considered the "Walt Disney of Japan" and the Father of Anime for popularizing manga globally after WWII with works like Astro Boy and *Buddha*.
🌟 The 1990s marked the Golden Age of Anime with hits like *Sailor Moon*, *Neon Genesis Evangelion*, and *Pokémon*, coinciding with the rise of home media (VHS, DVD) and the internet.
🧑‍💻 The path to becoming a professional mangaka is demanding, requiring weekly submissions and surviving magazine voting to continue serialization, often leading to intense work schedules and occasional hiatuses or controversies.

Dampak dan Kontribusi Anime/Manga
💰 Anime and manga significantly contribute to Japan's economy, generating revenue through merchandise like action figures, posters, and even anime-themed towns.
🌍 Modern anime often replaces the image of a wartime Japan, presenting themes like *Pokémon*, which show monsters not inherently scary, contrasting Hollywood representations.
🔍 Anime serves as a platform for social and environmental critique, evident in series like *Doraemon* addressing social issues or games like *Final Fantasy VI* critiquing nuclear power.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Early manga, such as the Chōjū-giga scrolls, had roots in Buddhist religious art before modern forms emerged.
➡️ The post-WWII economic recovery, fueled by figures like Osamu Tezuka, ushered in the modern era of global anime popularity.
➡️ Despite controversies, anime continues to be a major cultural export and economic driver for Japan, influencing new media forms like Vocaloids and VTubers.

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