NHK Documentaries
Europe Meets Japan: Paul Duffield
2016 • E14 Mar 29, 2016 50m
Paul Duffield is an acclaimed British manga artist and animator. His comics are the perfect synthesis of Japan's iconic comic culture with his own deep worldview.
Although manga (Japanese comics) is often recognized for its distinctive aesthetics, Paul knew there was more to manga than just its looks. By searching for manga's deeper soul, he identified what gives manga the unique spirit and strength to make it the largest comic industry in the world.
Although manga (Japanese comics) is often recognized for its distinctive aesthetics, Paul knew there was more to manga than just its looks. By searching for manga's deeper soul, he identified what gives manga the unique spirit and strength to make it the largest comic industry in the world.