Hollandsch Manga

A playful, bilingual fusion of Dutch and Japanese comic traditions, Hollandsch Manga launched in 2017 under the Hollandsch Metaal imprint, blending the graphic clarity of European ligne claire with the expressive energy of manga. Crafted by a close-knit team including writer Boy Akkerman and artist Lisanne Termoshuizen, alongside the dual-threat Myra Rolaff, this single-issue debut stands as a curious and affectionate cultural mash-up, exploring the meeting point of two distinct visual languages. Its significance lies in its very premise—a self-aware, cross-cultural experiment that treats both heritages with equal reverence and playfulness.