MVP Emaki Scrolls - satoshi-create/emakimono-next GitHub Wiki

🎨 MVP Emaki Scrolls

This section introduces the Minimum Viable Scrolls (MVS) that are currently implemented in this project.
Each scroll represents a different aspect of Japanese emaki culture — from humorous satire to Buddhist concepts of impermanence.

📜 Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga

Often called “Japan’s oldest manga,” this playful emaki depicts anthropomorphic animals such as frogs, rabbits, and monkeys engaging in sumo wrestling, archery, and other human-like activities.
It’s not just humorous — it also reflects subtle satire and social commentary.

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💀 Kusōzu (Nine Stages of Decay)

A profoundly philosophical scroll that visually represents the Buddhist theme of impermanence.
It portrays the decomposition of a noblewoman’s body across nine stages, encouraging meditation on life, death, and attachment.
This emaki has inspired recent pop culture, such as the Jujutsu Kaisen manga.

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📁 Structure of Each Scroll Page

Each scroll page includes the following sections:

  • Scroll Overview: A brief introduction to the historical context and main themes.
  • Chapter Titles: A breakdown of the scroll into sections or "chapters" with titles.
  • Scene-by-Scene Commentary: Detailed explanations of each chapter, including cultural, artistic, or philosophical insights.
  • See Other Volumes: Links to other related scrolls or volumes in the series.
  • Characters: Key figures appearing in the scroll (animals, monks, nobles, etc.).
  • Additional Metadata: Technical or scholarly info such as author, period, collection, and image sources.

You can access them via the links above or directly from the sidebar.

✨ Want to Add a Scroll?

Feel free to propose a new emaki for inclusion!
You can open an issue or pull request with:

  • Title (in JP + EN)
  • Short description
  • Panel images (optimized)
  • Suggested chapter divisions
  • Source or license information (public domain preferred)

🎯 These MVP scrolls serve as templates for future expansion. We welcome your contributions to preserve, reinterpret, and share the emaki tradition with the world.