Interest JoJo's Araki Draws Napoleon for New Educational Manga Edition Featuring Major Artists
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Interest JoJo's Araki Draws Napoleon for New Educational Manga Edition Featuring Major Artists

  • 24-Apr-2024, 22:57
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It's fascinating to see how manga has evolved beyond just entertainment and into educational tools, especially in conveying complex subjects like history. Shueisha's "Gakushu Manga: Sekai no Rekishi" (Educational Manga: World History) series, which first debuted in 1986, has been a notable example of this educational approach. 

With its upcoming update, each volume of the series will receive a fresh look, featuring new covers illustrated by different manga artists. Among these artists, Hirohiko Araki, the renowned creator of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," stands out as a particularly exciting addition.

Araki's distinctive art style and storytelling prowess have captivated audiences for decades, making his involvement in the series a significant event for both fans of his work and those interested in history. His creative reinterpretation of historical events and figures is sure to bring a fresh perspective to the educational manga series.

By leveraging the popularity and artistic talent of manga creators like Araki, educational manga series like "Gakushu Manga: Sekai no Rekishi" continue to make history accessible and engaging for readers of all ages. This update not only revitalizes the series but also underscores the versatility and impact of manga as a medium for learning and understanding complex subjects.

It's exciting news indeed! Shueisha's Educational Manga: World History series is receiving a complete renewal after 22 years, with the latest edition set to release on October 4, 2024. This update marks a significant milestone, especially considering it aligns with the latest curriculum guidelines, ensuring its relevance and accuracy for educational purposes.

One of the highlights of this renewal is the inclusion of new cover illustrations featuring major historical figures, each drawn by talented manga artists associated with Shueisha. Among them, Hirohiko Araki's contribution stands out, bringing his unique artistic style and storytelling flair to depict historical figures like Muhammad Akbar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Ramesses II, Elizabeth I, and Mahatma Gandhi.

By incorporating manga as a medium for teaching world history, this series offers students an engaging and accessible way to explore and understand pivotal moments and personalities from the past. With its updated content and fresh perspectives, the renewed Educational Manga: World History series is poised to captivate readers and enhance their appreciation for the complexities of our shared human history.

The lineup of Shueisha manga authors outside of Araki is also quite spectacular. According to the Shueisha homepage, the authors providing cover art are:

 
Volume 1: Yasuhisa Hara (Kingdom)


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Volume 2: Hiroyuki Asada (I'll [Generation Basket]Tegami Bachi)


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Volume 3: Kōhei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia)


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Volume 4: Kozueko Morimoto (GokusenAshi-Girl)


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Volume 5: Yūki Tabata (Black Clover)


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Volume 6: Fusako Kuramochi (Itsumo Pocket ni ChopinTennen Kokekko)


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Volume 7: Posuka Demizu (The Promised Neverland)


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Volume 8: Io Sakisaka (Ao Haru RideOmoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare)


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Volume 9: Hikaru Miyoshi (Moriarty the Patriot)


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Volume 10: Hirohiko Araki (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)


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Volume 11: Yūsei Matsui (Assassination ClassroomThe Elusive Samurai)


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Volume 12: Masanori Morita (Rookies)


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Volume 13: Satoru Noda (Golden Kamuy)


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Volume 14: Shin'ichi Sakamoto (Innocent)


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Volume 15: Tatsuya Endō (SPY x FAMILY)


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Volume 16: Shin'ichi Sakamoto


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Volume 17: Mari Yamazaki (Thermae Romae)


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Volume 18: Posuka Demizu


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