Example book from Michael Hernandez's classroom. The project required students to interview their subjects, a process that required the students to overcome a language barrier.

How Does Manga Inspire Young Artists?

 Kimetsu no Yaiba means "Demon Slayer". Tanjiro whose character is to protect his sister who is half Demon.

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Manga is a comic book, or graphic novel. It is important in storytelling because it is simple and easy to understand for all readers and the characters are relatable.<br />

Zack practices creating new drawings and different characters similar to Manga.

A new character created by Zack, inspired by the Anime character Fire Force.

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The stories are about the history of manga. Manga is like a comic book, a graphic book typically aimed at adults as children. It is influence of children and adult understand by inspire them goal. Some Japanese manga artists can draw different images of manga characters because they have an interesting history. The Japanese manga artist are inspire them make new create of the title. <br />

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My name is Thao Hoang. I am at Senior Mira Costa High School. This is my first time learning how to do photography. I believe that being photography is challenging.

I really enjoy Manga and Anime and decided to do my project on this. I was about 16 or 17 when I first started watching Anime. Anime didn't continue and I wanted to see more so I began to watch Manga because I am interested in art. It inspired me and was able to help me understand and learn how to draw characters in action. I like Manga more than Anime because the art is better and anime is more like a TV show or movie. My favorite character is Noelle Silva of Black Clover because she is a wonderful speaker and is very powerful.

Koyoharu Gotouge is a Japanese Manga artist. Some Japanese Manga artists inspired Koyoharu Gotouge. He created "Demon Slayer" (2016-2020).

Doven does not draw but he loves to read Demon Slayer. His favorite was Zenitsu of the characters in the Manga. Zenitsu is humorous and he is able to fight when he sleeps. When he wakes up, he feels nervous and his fear grows into strength. He uses "Thunder Breathing" with his sword quickly and speed.

Zack (Junior at Mira Costa High School) started drawing Manga when he was 5 years old. This is how he learned to draw. He would free-hand draw and use different anime characters for reference. Anime shows like Promare influenced his drawings. He thinks Anime is really cool but it does not follow Manga. Manga has better drawing and storytelling. He doesn’t relate to any characters but understands that each one has a different and unique personality. His favorite type of Manga art was Haikyuu and Fire Force. He knows a little about Makoto Shinkai but he likes his style and storytelling. Shinra from Fire Force inspires him to practice his drawings in the Manga. His favorite was My Hero Academia and Fire Force.  