{"product_id":"japanese-fantasy-manga-tpb-z6","title":"Ricorico: Japanese Fantasy Manga [2011] paperback","description":"\"Japanese Fantasy Manga\" is one of the first books to fully examine the cross-cultural overlap between Japanese manga and Western fantasy characters. This comprehensive guide identifies characters that appear in fantasy manga by: most notable features; mythological origins (ranging from Greek myths to Biblical figures); and, of course a stunning, full-page illustration. Organized into three chapters (Characters, Vocations, and Superpowers), this volume will fully flesh out the most popular characters and themes in fantasy manga today: Chapter 1: Characters - elves, dwarves, hobbits, mermaids, giants, gods: gods, angels, devils, fairies: demons, vampires, goblins: dragons, unicorns, chimeras: Oni, Tengu, Yokai, Kaiju, etc. (monsters unique to Japanese culture); Chapter 2: Vocations (ranging from the medieval to contemporary); Swordsman, archer, wizard, and blacksmith, and knight; and, Policeman, businessman, musician, doctor, nurse, and teenager; and, Chapter 3: Superpowers (ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary): Magic, sorcery, and healing; Weapons handling (swords, spears, brass knuckles, etc.); Robot operations, animal domestication; and, Singing, dancing, teaching.\u003cbr\u003eIn the same vein as anime\/fantasy video game franchises such as \"The Legend of Zelda\" and \"Final Fantasy\", \"Japanese Fantasy Manga\" will appeal to video game, manga, and fantasy fans across the globe.","brand":"Harper, Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44189101326626,"sku":"9780062004703","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/files\/harper-design-ricorico-japanese-fantasy-manga-2011-paperback-9780062004703-58195410714963.jpg?v=1726729682","url":"https:\/\/chaptersbookstore.com\/products\/japanese-fantasy-manga-tpb-z6","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}