AESTHETICS IN JAPANESE COMIC

Abstract

The objective of this article is to present an analysis approach of Japanese comic in aesthetically conceptual framework. The aesthetics in Japanese comic is derived from the search for novelty which is distinct from what the readers are familiar with. This will be covered in 2 main dimensions which are (1) the dimension of specific communication pattern in Japanese comic including the comic frame, the speech balloon, the picture size, the picture view, the movement, the picture editing, and the setting; and (2) the dimension of contents which can be considered according to components of narration, especially the creation of comic characters. The presentation of aesthetics in Japanese comic is to encourage the creators, readers and academicians to try to understand and study the aesthetical aspect of the comic. This is because the aesthetic experience will facilitate deep and sustainable impression in the readers and also motivate the sustainable reading culture.