Dao is a funny red panda who can travel through space and time. Ethan and Emma join him to discover how the art of manganime came from Asia. In this adventure, Ethan and Emma will discover how Japanese animation and comics originated. Dao is the perfect guide to show how anime and manga have managed to dazzle the world. The trio travel to ancient Japan to watch the artists share their stories. Then they move into the 20th century as maganime spread through a multitude of media around the world. Children learn about imaginative creators, amazing characters and a rainbow of categories that will inspire readers to create their own comics. After enjoying this fantastic story, get ready to discover more amazing inventions from the Asian Hall of Fame! The story comes with a bilingual Japanese translation and a glossary.