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Essays exploring human values and quiet strength,
rooted in Japanese stories and ways of thinking.

  • Why Japanese Manga Portrays Quiet Integrity as Strength

    2025 12/25
    Manga Essays
    In many cultures, strength is closely associated with winning. Winning an argument.Winning a competition.Winning someone’s affection. To act decisively, to claim what you want, to assert yourself clearly—these are often treated as signs of confidence and maturity. Japanese manga, however, frequently tells a different story. Again and again, it presents a form of strength that does not revolve around winning at all. Choosing Not to Win One of the most distinctive ...
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