It can be said that manga is a well-known term among Brazilians, becoming increasingly popular due to the growing number of daily publications by major Brazilian publishers. However, starting in 2020, we see a new wave of Asian comics arriving, known as manhwa and manhua .
Now, let's look at the difference between Manga, Manhwa, and Manhua!
Basically, manhwa (만화) is the name given to comics produced in South Korea . While manhua (漫画) refers to those made in China .
Firstly, each style has its own characteristics that make it unique, and we will talk a little about each of them.
Manga
Manga is the name given to Japanese comic books. Their characteristic reading direction, which has become their hallmark, is from right to left. The most famous manga have their chapters released weekly or monthly in magazines such as Weekly Shonen Jump , responsible for several famous titles in the Shonen genre.
Some of the most famous titles in Japan today include: One Piece , Demon Slayer , Slam Dunk , Detective Conan , among many others that have become favorites in Brazil.
Manhwa
Originating in Korea, it is usually posted on the internet, differing from manga that are still published in physical magazines, adopting a left-to-right reading direction.
Like manga, manhwa often encompass a variety of genres and cover a wide range of themes. Among the most famous titles in this style are comics written using apps like WeebToon and Tapas , such as Lookism , Eleceed , Tomb Raider King , and Solo Leveling .
Manhua
Unlike other comic book styles, manhua features less exaggerated and caricatured lines, characterized by realism. Just as the way it's spoken varies in China, so does the way it's read. For example, if the work was created in Taiwan or Hong Kong , it will be read as manga; however, in mainland China , it will be read as manhwa.
Just as manhwas are published, manhua are generally posted digitally, mainly on Chinese reading platforms where they store various stories of diverse genres. Among the most popular works are Wang Pai Yu Shi , Xian Jie Gui Lai – Return From the World of Immortals , and After Transformation, Mine and Her Wild Fantasy .
Conclusion
Finally, you now know the difference between Manga, Manhwa, and Manhua, each representing a distinct style of Asian comics
That was our daily dose of curiosity about Asian culture. Until next time!
