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It's undoubtedly interesting to see the widespread influence Eastern mythology has had on the world of manga, permeating countless storylines that we all love so much. Case in point, characters like Amaterasu from "Naruto" are directly borrowed from Shinto gods, and concepts like reincarnation and karmic cycle are central themes in series like "Bleach" and "Inuyasha".
There are countless rich narratives steeped in Chinese mythology too, such as "Fushigi Yûgi", that dives deep into the lore of the four mythological beasts of the Chinese constellations.
Let's not forget "Noragami", a thoroughly enjoyable exploration of both lesser-known and famous Shinto gods as well as "Saint Seiya" which infuses Greek mythology with a distinctly Japanese flavor. The list is endless!
Moreover, the depictions of legendary creatures like dragons and kitsunes in manga like "Blue Dragon: Ral Ω Grad" and "Kamisama Kiss" respectively have their roots deep in Eastern folklore.
No discussion of mythology in manga would be complete without mentioning the iconic "Yu-Gi-Oh!" series, a delightful blend of Ancient Egyptian mysticism and science fiction elements.
Share your favorite examples of manga drawing inspiration from Eastern mythology. Let's dive into this fascinating blend of folklore and vibrant storytelling!
There are countless rich narratives steeped in Chinese mythology too, such as "Fushigi Yûgi", that dives deep into the lore of the four mythological beasts of the Chinese constellations.
Let's not forget "Noragami", a thoroughly enjoyable exploration of both lesser-known and famous Shinto gods as well as "Saint Seiya" which infuses Greek mythology with a distinctly Japanese flavor. The list is endless!
Moreover, the depictions of legendary creatures like dragons and kitsunes in manga like "Blue Dragon: Ral Ω Grad" and "Kamisama Kiss" respectively have their roots deep in Eastern folklore.
No discussion of mythology in manga would be complete without mentioning the iconic "Yu-Gi-Oh!" series, a delightful blend of Ancient Egyptian mysticism and science fiction elements.
Share your favorite examples of manga drawing inspiration from Eastern mythology. Let's dive into this fascinating blend of folklore and vibrant storytelling!