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Tatsumi more or less invented literary comics in Japan, a style he called gekiga (which translates as "dramatic pictures") and in

Chicago Reader 2009

Both of these either fall into or were inspired by the seinen subcategory known as gekiga, offering realistic drama based on real-world concerns and complex interpersonal relationships.

The Seinen Alphabet: A 2010

Both of these either fall into or were inspired by the seinen subcategory known as gekiga, offering realistic drama based on real-world concerns and complex interpersonal relationships.

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A massive (840 pages) and poignant memoir by the master-indeed inventor-of Japanese alternative comics (called gekiga) that doubles as a fascinating history of the beginnings of the Japanese manga industry after World War II.

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Published by Drawn & Quarterly Drawn & Quarterly's importing of Yoshihiro Tatsumi's "gekiga" manga to English-speaking shores has been very welcome in many quarters, particularly my home.

Blog@Newsarama 2009

Tatsumi focuses on moving into a new apartment and the problems in his new neighborhood for several pages, but deciding to label his work “gekiga” happens offscreen.

A Drifting Life » Manga Worth Reading 2009

Tatsumi uses his experiences, first as a reader, then an aspiring cartoonist who becomes a professional, to chart the development of gekiga manga.

A Drifting Life » Manga Worth Reading 2009

In high school, Miyazaki originally wanted to be a gekiga manga artist (49).

Hayao Miyazaki’s Starting Point: 1979-1996 » Comics Worth Reading 2009

MangaBlog » Blog Archive » New manga, Moto Hagio parties on, a look at gekiga Says:

Upcoming 6/24/2009 2009

At Manga Worth Reading, Ed Sizemore draws some interesting comparisons between Sexy Voice and Robo and the work one of the defining creators of gekiga:

Sexy Voice and Robo MMF: Ed Sizemore 2010