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JapaneseArts13 min

Shojo: How Girls' Manga Conquered the World

From Meiji-era magazines to Sailor Moon and Fruits Basket, discover how shojo manga revolutionized comics, invented a unique visual language, and amplified women's voices in the manga industry.

11 avril 2026Read

JapaneseArts11 min

The Ultimate Guide to Japanese, Korean and Chinese Culture

An illustrated dictionary of works, genres and traditions from Japan, South Korea and China. From Cardcaptor Sakura to Boys Over Flowers, everything explained in one article.

11 avril 2026Read

JapaneseArts13 min

CLAMP: Four Women Who Redefined Manga

The story of CLAMP, the legendary all-female manga collective, from their doujinshi origins to global dominance with Cardcaptor Sakura, X, xxxHolic, and more.

11 avril 2026Read