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Ashita No Joe Creator Apologizes For Korean 'Hate' Manga Date: 10/3/2005 |
| In a recent interview with newspaper, Dong-A Ilbo, mangaka Tetsuya Chiba (66) spoke about the impact of his works in South Korea. His boxing manga, Ashita no Joe, known as Hurricane Joe in the market, is widely recognized. Likewise, the animation version has screened there from the beginning of the 1990's. Chiba mentioned much of the influence in the plot was drawn from struggles the generation had to endure in Japan in the 1960's. The topic turned to the South Korean Style Boom, and the creator mentioned one of his favorite Korean artists is Lee Hyun-Se and he was impressed with the novel Junjou Monogatari. He said he was aware of the controversial manga Ken Kan Ryu released in July and the problems it had created. Although he didn't know the comic well, he said it shouldn't have portrayed South Korean culture badly. "In Japan, China, and the South Korean peninsula various cultures and ethnic bloodlines coexist," he said. "It's neccesary to respect and exchange different culture." "A person who didn't seem to understand this well has written the book." "As a Japanese writer I apologize." |
| Source: Anime News Service |
