The U.S. Navy introduce themselves to Japan – via manga

Since the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier “USS George Washington” will be docking in Japan at some point in 2008, the U.S. Navy has decided to introduce itself to the Japanese public in a rather interesting way; via manga. The plot will involve “two central protagonists, a male and a female sailor” who no doubt embark on fun adventures aboard the George Washington during its voyage to Japan. We don’t expect this one to be violent!

This is an interesting parallel that harkens back to the end of World War II when, in an attempt to rebuild Japan with a clear Western “influence”, the country was flooded with American pop culture and essentially, comics – so much so this is what kick started Japan’s modern manga revolution.