On 03/14/2017 06:31 PM, Kenneth M. Lin wrote:
Here is a list of number of copies sold by title
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_manga
It's amazing that most at the top are Shonen Jump titles.
Not really look at the early titles, which are all
shonen stories with lots of fan service. She was one of the
most popular mangaka of that time. Her work habits were
excellent and she was an example to all aspiring mangaka.
As to why she was a practical person and thought
the best money was in writing for boys and young men.
It is funny though that one of her best known
tales is about a boy, Ranma, based on Bruce Lee. but who
transforms frequently from boy to girl. The girl presents
a boy's idea of a girl who uses her beauty and cuteness
to get stuff from men.
Ranma ½ was even popular in the USA as were others
of her stories.
She protests that her work is intended for the Japanese
market and insults the understanding of foreigners by saying
she does not see how they could appreciate the very Japanese
stories.
Thanks for the note about her total sales.
bliss
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