Although manga characters can be full of personality, it seems rare to find ones that represent as anything other than pinnacles of health. However, the Manshin-so Secret Service webcomic is one that features a handsome host of characters, all afflicted with physical injuries.
The ailments may not be immediately apparent, but the characters are plagued with ailments like hay fever, cavities, headaches, lower back pains and other quirky characteristics, like one boy who is prone to breaking his bones and frequently drinks milk to encourage fast healing. In the manga, the unlikely group doesn’t let these details get in the way of performing their duties as secret agents as they take on action-packed missions and overcome these troubling physical problems.
What's Driving This Trend
- Ailment-representation in Manga
- Opportunity to create more authentic characters in manga through representation of physical ailments.
- Diversity in Comic Characters
- Opportunity to promote diversity in comic characters by portraying physical issues and illnesses.
- Inclusivity in Graphic Novels
- Opportunity to cater to a wider audience within graphic novels, specifically those who have physical limitations and ailments.
Who This Affects Most
- Graphic Novels
- Opportunity for graphic novel writers and illustrators to promote inclusivity and diversity through character development.
- Healthcare
- Opportunity for healthcare providers to leverage manga in promoting awareness and understanding of physical ailments.
- Entertainment
- Opportunity for the entertainment industry to appeal to a wider audience by promoting inclusivity and diversity through character representation.
