Happy World Otaku Day!
By Epic Dope Staff | December 15, 2020
15th December is World Otaku Day. The day for us otakus is finally here! Here are some fun facts about anime/manga to celebrate it.
Anime is Not Cartoon: So yes, anime is not a cartoon for kids. It is a more refined art form that is presented through an animated medium.
Why is “Bleach” called Bleach? The reason being soul reapers cleanse the souls like bleach, & it is the name of a music album by Nirvana.
The Father Of Manga: Unexpectedly, Osamu Tezuka is the most well-known mangaka in Japan. He is considered to be the Walt Disney in manga.
Why did Goku lose his tail? Akira Toriyama had difficulties drawing Goku’s tail everytime. So, he made up a story just to get rid of Goku’s tail.
Starting Point of Mangakas? Some famous mangakas started out as hentai artists. In case you do not know, Hentai are erotic mangas.
Original One Piece Duration: One Piece was initially supposed to run only for 5 years. However, it quickly got popular to what it is today.
Diversity of Genres: Contrary to popular beliefs, manga comes in all types of genres; because, in Japan, people of all age groups read manga.