Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Ode to Kirihito

  • Manga as medical critique

    Adil Menon Cleveland, Ohio, United States   Osama Tezuka, 1951 “Godfather of Manga” Stark lines are often drawn in American and European literature between graphic novels, which cater primarily to adults, and comics, which despite their broad appeal are perceived as being meant for younger audiences. No such dichotomy exists within the Japanese medium of…