Amravati brothers learn manga from Dragon Ball, now get published in Japan
Two brothers from Amravati, India, have successfully debuted their manga series 'Kung Fu Kung Fool' in Japan after winning a competition hosted by publisher Kadokawa. Their success highlights the growing global reach of manga and the determination of creators in regions with limited resources.
Why it matters
It demonstrates how digital platforms and international competitions are breaking down geographic barriers in the creative arts industry.
Two brothers from India have become manga creators in Japan after being discovered through an international competition organised by one of the country's biggest publishers.Their journey, which began with a childhood love for Japanese comics and animation, has now led to the launch of their first manga series for Japanese readers.Jivan, 22, and his younger brother Yash, 18, grew up in Amravati in Maharashtra. Working under the name masterlynx, the brothers have made their debut in Japan with 'Kung Fu Kung Fool', an action-comedy manga published by Japanese publishing company Kadokawa.Amravati to JapanThe brothers came into the spotlight after taking part in Kadokawa's international contest for manga without dialogue or text last year.
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