From Shojo to Berserk: The Year 24 Group

calendar_today Fri 5:30 PM - Fri 6:30 PM

location_on Prog Panels - 343-344

Shojo manga was, for decades, considered trivial fluff for young girls. But that all changed when a radical group of female authors in the 70s transformed the landscape of not just shojo, but of all manga and its industry forever. Have you ever wondered how genres like BL and yuri became popular in conservative Japan? Or why Berserk’s Golden Age Arc hit so differently compared to other action series at the time? Then come join our sparkly-eyed panel on a discussion of the fascinating influence of the Year 24 mangaka group and their works, including the recently rebooted Rose of Versailles. Then stick around to share your favorite series or examples of iconic shojo and the unexpected stories which borrow from them!