Abstract
We have been researching how to make use of manga-like expressions in various forms of communication. A special characteristic of manga that needs to be pointed out is the use of fixed expressions (ManGuru/Manga-marks). The use of these marks or fixed expressions makes it easy to understand the characters feelings. One of the most typically used marks is sweat. Sweat does not only express hotness, but surprise or anxiousness, psychological states such as worry or nervousness are also clearly depicted through sweat. Feelings of love or anger are also expressed through manguru /manga-marks. Drawing hearts around a character or anger-marks is common to express emotion. In the story these marks are used effectively in important scenes, the marks not only emphasize the character's feelings, but also help to express the situation he or she has be placed in. We have added these manga-marks to portraits that have been converted to line drawings and given them the name Mangafaces. We are also planning on using these Mangafaces as avatars for mobile phone based communication. For that reason we have been looking into how manguru /manga-marks can be used separate from manga, we are also examining the difference in the usage between Japan and Korea, furthermore this has been an experiment in the effectiveness of manga-marks as expressions of emotion.In this presentation I will speak on results of our experiment and the use of Mangafaces.
