47 Manga: yon-koma (4-koma)
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This article is from the Manga Glossary, by Steve Pearl starbuck@cybercomm.net with numerous contributions by others.
47 Manga: yon-koma (4-koma)
A short manga, aka "gag strip", usually (but not always) four panels in
length. 4-koma manga are carried in newspapers and most manga magazines.
Panels are arranged vertically, finishing at the bottom of the page.
Themes of 4-koma manga are typically light-hearted and heavily stylised
but, like their Western counterparts, can have serious intent. Many
elements of 4-coma manga style have found their way into full-length
mangas.
In the late 70s, Ishii Hisaichi gained attention for his alternative
approach to 4-koma manga, which soon became the norm. Other important
4-koma manga artists include: Aihara Kouji, Akizuki Risu, Asakura
Sekaiichi, Hori Nobuyuki. Igarashi Mikio, Kikuni Masahiko, Nankin, Saibara
Rieko, Togashi Yasutaka, Yaku Mitsuru, and Yoshida Sensha. There are
4-koma monthlies (eg. Manga Club) and on occasion, popular 4-coma mangas
have been animated (eg. Shonen Ashibe).
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