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This article aims to explore the portrayal of combat female figures in Taiwanese manga, focusing on how Taiwanese comics construct literary narratives through the visual imagery and textual elements of witches and related fictional characters like magical girls. The term " Fighting Female " refers to fictional female characters in Taiwanese manga, often modeled after the archetype of a "witch," including representation from the LGBTQ community.
In recent years, Taiwanese manga has seen an increase in locally-themed creations. This article selects three Taiwanese manga works, namely " ATTENTION!MAGICAL GIRLS ", " PATAAUW " and " The Apocalypse Of Darkness Warfare " all of which utilize real Taiwanese landscapes as the backdrop for their stories. These works interweave the growth journeys of combat females with real social issues in Taiwan.
The exploration primarily employs textual analysis, examining character depictions and analyzing how the narrative techniques of manga, such as symbols, symbolism, and transformations, contribute to the unique charm of comic literature. Additionally, the article delves into how manga employs the growth of characters to accompany readers in the quest for self-identity.
In conclusion, this study finds that the depiction of fictional combat females in Taiwanese manga is intricately connected to real societal situations. Each of the three selected works communicates distinctively through vivid character portrayals, conveying the identity politics that the works seek to address.
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