Article Title

Japanese humor through cartoons

Authors

Sarah Pillerdorf, Denison University

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Translator

Abstract

The following pages illustrate Japanese humor through cartoons.

Tezuka Osamu (1928-1989) was one of the leading animators in postwar Japan. His most famous character is Tetsuwan Atomu (Atom Boy). Son Goku, a monkey/boy hybrid character born from a rock and possessing tremendous physical abilities, originally appeared as the hero of the late-sixteenth century Chinese classic "Journey to the West." Son Goku in his various forms appears in Japan in the Dragonball series and other popular media.

Recommended Citation

Pillerdorf, Sarah (2006) "Japanese humor through cartoons," Collage: Vol. 2: No. 1, Article 20.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.denison.edu/collage/vol2/iss1/20

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