Anime Sales: One Piece, created by Eiichiro Oda, was the world’s best-selling manga until September 2019, with 454 million copies sold worldwide.
Richest Anime Character: Mina Tepes, the vampire queen, is currently one of the most popular anime characters. Her wealth surpasses many kings.
Insights about Anime and Manga
Anime Not Based on Manga: Examples include Cowboy Bebop, Yuri on Ice, Wolf’s Rain, and Evangelion, which are original works not based on manga.
Manga Coloring: Manga is typically black and white for faster production. Artists focus on storytelling rather than coloring due to time constraints.
Character Traits in Anime
Large Eyes in Anime: The use of big eyes in anime characters enhances expressive features. This technique was influenced by Disney animations and popularized by Osamu Tezuka.
Quirks of Character L from Death Note: L from Death Note is known for his unique traits like never sitting, a love for sugar, constant squatting, and unkempt appearance as part of his character design.
