Not only a forerunner of animation, Japanese manga, the ink-drawn telling stories art form, is its lifeblood. It’s about more than just adaptation; it’s about a symbiotic partnership, a creative dance whereby manga offers the blueprint and anime brings it to vivid, animated life. Unquestionably, manga has shaped everything from character designs and narratives to the very core of the animated medium. Foundational Storytelling and Source Material Many anime shows introduce beloved stories to fresh audiences by faithfully copying popular manga. Manga also creates character archets and clichés that define the storytelling language of anime. Aesthetic Shared Visuals: Visual …