Growing popularity of Japanese comics in India
From childhood favourites like Pokemon to sophisticated narratives - manga's popularity in India is exploding. These Japanese comics, once considered children's entertainment, have evolved into a gateway for young Indians to explore Japanese language, culture, and values. They are opening up new commercial avenues too, with India now ranking as the world's second-largest anime market after China. Ishan Garg files this report for CNA from New Delhi.
From childhood favourites like Pokemon to sophisticated narratives - manga's popularity in India is exploding. These Japanese comics, once considered children's entertainment, have evolved into a gateway for young Indians to explore Japanese language, culture, and values. They are opening up new commercial avenues too, with India now ranking as the world's second-largest anime market after China. Ishan Garg files this report for CNA from New Delhi.
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