Although this was initially posed to the videogame industry, what factors must be considered to be labelled as ‘Animé/Manga Literate'?
Firstly, what qualifies some as Animé/Manga Literate’? Would one need to be cultured in the history of those industries or can anyone with no prior knowledge qualify? Also, what could this mean in terms of those who review Animé & Manga, are they even qualified?
Finally, In terms of academic study, what particular intellectual properties would you consider essential if you wanted to become Animé/Manga Literate’? Is AstroBoy essential as it formed the basis of modern Manga or can something such as Deathnote provide just as much relevance?
Firstly, what qualifies some as Animé/Manga Literate’? Would one need to be cultured in the history of those industries or can anyone with no prior knowledge qualify? Also, what could this mean in terms of those who review Animé & Manga, are they even qualified?
Finally, In terms of academic study, what particular intellectual properties would you consider essential if you wanted to become Animé/Manga Literate’? Is AstroBoy essential as it formed the basis of modern Manga or can something such as Deathnote provide just as much relevance?