In recent months, you've probably come across the battle between manga and manhwa . But which of the two genres is dominating screens, shelves, and fans' hearts? Is traditional Japanese manga still the best, or has Korean manhwa finally earned its place in the sun?
In this post, we'll dive into this universe of oriental comics, explore the characteristics of each one and find out who is really at the top of popularity!
Manga vs Manhwa: Which is More Popular in 2024?
Manhwa Growth
Thus, Manhwa—the South Korean version of manga—has grown steadily over the past decade or so. Furthermore, we've recently seen more Korean manhwa being adapted into anime. In fact, one of the most recent to receive an adaptation was Solo Leveling, which was a huge success, and we already have a second season scheduled for next year!
On the other hand, manga has obviously been around for a long time. So, understandably, there's no need to point out its popularity, as it's obvious and expected. Besides, we have recent renowned works like Kagurabachi and Dandadan, as well as classics like One Piece and Hunter x Hunter, which have returned to weekly publication.
Manga vs Manhwa – Dispute on Youtube
First, speaking specifically of YouTube, you can see that manga dominates the two topics. However, the red line for Manhwa isn't as bad. However, in comparison, it's clear which of the two has had more popularity over the last 12 months (2023-2024). On the other hand, we see that Manhwa's red line has been more stable, while Manga's blue line dips slightly at certain points.
Manga vs Manhwa – Google Dispute
When comparing manga and manhwa over the past 12 months via Google, you can see that the difference is the same as before on YouTube. Basically, there's nothing more to see here, except the fact that manga's dominance is obvious.
Manga vs Manhwa – Global Panorama
Finally, as we can see immediately, manga is more popular in almost every country. Furthermore, the blue colors on the map reflect manga, while the red reflects Manhwa, and you can't see any red spots on the map. In short, Manhwa's presence on the world map might as well not even exist (unless you zoom in significantly).
Therefore, it's clear that manga dominates thanks to its decades-long tradition. However, manhwa's growth in such a short space of time is alarming. In other words, perhaps in the future we could see this gap narrow even further, or even surpass manga!
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