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List Of Manhwa Licensed In English
The following is a list of manhwa (; Korean comics) that have been licensed for translation into English. List References {{DEFAULTSORT:Manhwa Manhwa titles, * South Korean entertainment-related lists Lists of comics by country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manhwa
(; ) is the general Korean language, Korean term for comics and print cartoons. Outside Korea, the term usually refers to South Korea, South Korean comics. is greatly influenced by Japanese Manga comics. Modern Manhwa has extended its reach to many other countries. These comics have branched outside of Korea by access of Webtoon, Webtoons and have created an impact that has resulted in many movie and television show adaptations. Characteristics The author or artist of a is called a (). They take on the task of creating a comic that fits a certain format. is read in the same direction as English books, horizontally and from left to right, because Korean is normally written and read horizontally. It can also be written and read vertically from right to left, top to bottom. Webtoons tend to be structured differently in the way they are meant for scrolling where manga is meant to be looked at page by page. , unlike their manga counterpart, is often in color when posted on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infinity Studios
Infinity Studios was an American publisher of Japanese manga and Korean manhwa, publishing such series as Iono-sama Fanatics and Unbalance Unbalance. Manhwa and manga distributed by Infinity Studios *''Animal Paradise (manhwa)'' *''Bambi (manhwa)'' *''Blood Alone'' *'' Cafe Occult (manhwa)'' *'' Chun Rhang Yhur Jhun (manhwa)'' *'' Fighting!! Guidance (manhwa)'' *'' Hurrah! Sailor'' *'' Ichigeki Sacchu!! HoiHoi-san'' *'' Iono-sama Fanatics'' *'' A Kiss for my Prince (manhwa)'' *''Menacing Dog's (manga)'' *''Missing White Dragon (manhwa)'' *''Na Na Na Na'' *''Ninja Nonsense (Ninin Ga Shinobuden)'' *''NOW (manhwa)'' *''Popo Can'' *''Sweety (manhwa)'' *''Traveler of the Moon (manhwa)'' *'' Unbalance Unbalance (manhwa)'' *''Witch Class (manhwa)'' *''Zero (manhwa)'' *''Zippy Ziggy (manhwa (; ) is the general Korean language, Korean term for comics and print cartoons. Outside Korea, the term usually refers to South Korea, South Korean comics. is greatly influenced by Japanes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yen Plus
''Yen Plus'' was an American monthly anthology magazine of Japanese manga, Korean manhwa, and original English-language (OEL) manga published by Yen Press. History The first issue of ''Yen Plus'' went on sale on July 29, 2008, with five manga titles originally published by Gangan Comics, four manhwa titles, and two OEL manga titles. The magazine contained over 450 pages per issue. Manga titles were read from right-to-left, while manhwa and OEL manga titles read left-to-right; because of this, each issue had two covers. Although ''Yen Plus'' did not publicize official circulation figures, Hachette Book Group publicity materials for the ''Maximum Ride'' OEL manga reported a circulation figure for ''Yen Plus'' of "nearly 100,000 copies" as of late 2008. The July 2010 issue was the last issue of the physical magazine to be published; all subsequent issues were exclusively published online. In December 2013, the online magazine also folded. Serialized titles This is a complete list o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aron's Absurd Armada
''Aron's Absurd Armada'' is a Korean manhwa series by MiSun Kim. Originally published as a yonkoma webcomic, it has been serialized by Daewon between 2008 and 2012 in five volumes. The series is licensed in North America by Yen Plus in full color, and a collection of three omnibus volumes. The series revolves around the adventures of a gang of pirates led by idiotic Lord Aron Cornwall. Plot Lord Aron Cornwall, son of bookish Duke Victor Cornwall and warrior-like Duchess Cornwall, and nephew of the seemingly psychic King, has decided to become a pirate. However, he is a stupid fool who makes for a poor captain. His crew consists of his manservant Robin, who acts as Aron's bodyguard and whose main interest is making money, and general servants Anton and Gilbert. The crew rescue a woman called Ronnie, but because a jellyfish got caught in her long hair, Anton and Gilbert cut her hair to a more boyish length resulting in the crew thinking that she is a man. When she denies this, the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armageddon (manhwa)
According to the Book of Revelation in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, Armageddon (, from grc, Ἁρμαγεδών ''Harmagedōn'', Late Latin: , from Hebrew: ''Har Məgīddō'') is the prophesied location of a gathering of armies for a battle during the end times, which is variously interpreted as either a literal or a symbolic location. The term is also used in a generic sense to refer to any end of the world scenario. In Islamic theology, Armageddon is also mentioned in Hadith as the Greatest Armageddon or Al-Malhama Al-Kubra (the great battle). The "mount" of Megiddo in northern Israel is not actually a mountain, but a tell (a mound or hill created by many generations of people living and rebuilding on the same spot) on which ancient forts were built to guard the Via Maris, an ancient trade route linking Egypt with the northern empires of Syria, Anatolia and Mesopotamia. Megiddo was the location of various ancient battles, including one in the 15th century B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee So-young (artist)
Lee So-young (born 31 August 1973) is South Korean manhwa artist. Her works, including ''Model'' and ''Arcana'', are licensed by Tokyopop. Works * ''Model'' (1999) * ''Check'' (2001) * ''Arcana'' (2003) * ''Horror Collector'' (2007) * ''Blue Bird'' (2009) * ''Yeonmo'' (2011–14) References 1973 births South Korean manhwa artists South Korean manhwa writers Living people South Korean female comics artists Female comics writers South Korean women artists {{Manhwa-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Park Media
Central Park Media, often abbreviated as CPM, was an American multimedia entertainment company based in New York City, New York and was headquartered in the 250 West 57th Street building in Midtown Manhattan (on the corner of Central Park, hence their name). They were one of the first companies to be active in the distribution of East Asian cinema, television series, anime, manga, and manhwa titles in North America, notably helping to make hentai popular in the region. Over its history, the company licensed several popular titles, such as ''Slayers'', ''Revolutionary Girl Utena'', the ''Tokyo Babylon'' OVAs, ''Project A-ko'', and ''Demon City Shinjuku''. They had multiple divisions, each of which focused on offering different types of products and services. While a majority of their divisions handled anime and manga distribution, they also offered anime-related software and ran a website for UFO conspiracy theorists. The company filed for bankruptcy on April 27, 2009. Since the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel Diary
''Angel Diary'' (Korean: 천행기 ''Cheonhaeng'gi''; hanja: 天行記 ''Cheonhaeng'gi''; "Destination Heaven Chronicles") is a ''manhwa'' written by Lee Yoon-hee and drawn by Kara. It is based around the errant Princess of Heaven who is hiding on Earth as a boy, and the four guardians of heaven who watch over her. Synopsis The Princess of Heaven, Chun-yoo, runs away from her betrothed fiancé, the King of Hell, and finds refuge on Earth disguised as a high school boy, Dong-young. "He" has a perverted best friend Bi-wal who likes to grope "him" in front of everyone. The Four Guardians of Heaven are sent to find her in the mortal world. But on Earth, there is also hidden dangers and evil beings trying to capture the now vulnerable princess. Kara has noted that Angel Diary takes place in the same universe as a previous work, Demon Diary, though any characters from the first series have yet to be seen, except as similarities in appearance. In volume 5, however, Ah-hin can be seen read ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyopop
Tokyopop (styled TOKYOPOP; formerly known as Mixx Entertainment) is an American distributor, licensor and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa and Western manga-style works. The German publishing division produces German translations of licensed Japanese properties and original English-language manga, as well as original German-language manga. Tokyopop's US publishing division publishes works in English. Tokyopop has its US headquarters near Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California. Its parent company's offices are in Tokyo, Japan and its sister company's office is in Hamburg, Germany. History Early history Tokyopop was founded in 1997 by Stuart J. Levy. In the late 1990s, the company's headquarters were in Los Angeles. Tokoypop published a manga magazine called MixxZine which serialized four classic manga including Sailor Moon, Magic Knight Rayearth, Parasyte, and Ice Blade. Eventually, MixxZine became an Asian pop culture publication entitled Tokyopop M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Dong-wook
Kim Dong-wook (born July 29, 1983) is a South Korean actor. After appearing in student short films and several minor parts, Kim became a star through his supporting role in the popular TV series '' Coffee Prince'' (2007), followed by box office hit '' Take Off'' (2009). He then starred in '' Happy Killers'' (2010) and ''Romantic Heaven'' (2011), his latest drama called Find Me In Your Memory (2020), but it was his acclaimed performance as an obsessed and tormented king in 2012 period drama '' The Concubine'', and Along with the Gods 1 and 2 that brought Kim the best reviews of his career yet. Career After officially debuting in ''A Crimson Mark'', Kim Dong-wook's first notable role was the angry, impoverished teenager in director Byun Young-joo's 2004 coming-of-age film ''Flying Boys''. He then broke into the mainstream as the bubbly waiter in MBC's 2007 hit romantic comedy series '' Coffee Prince''. In the popular 2009 sports flick '' Take Off'', he starred as a former nig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel Cup
''Angel Cup'' (엔젤컵) is a manhwa about girls' soccer in the Republic of Korea. The writer is Jae-ho Youn (윤재호), and the artist is Dong-wook Kim (김동욱). The series was translated into English by Tokyopop; the Tokyopop version of the manhwa is out of print as of August 31, 2009."TOKYOPOP Inc. Out of Print Titles." Tokyopop1." Retrieved on September 10, 2009. Plot ''Angel Cup'' is a story about the formation of a High School Girls' Soccer League in the Republic of Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its east .... It centers around two female players in particular; So-jin Lee and Shin-bee. For So-jin, she has given up on soccer years ago, after losing to her former rival, Shin-bee. But, when she transfers to Han Shin High School, So-jin challenges the boys' varsi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
