Why is it called Azumanga Daioh?
Why is it called Azumanga Daioh? “Azumanga” is a portmanteau of the author’s name “Azuma” and “manga”, while “Daioh” comes from the magazine in which it was originally published, Dengeki Daioh. In the anime, “daioh” is mentioned during the next episode previews, used in context with the meaning “great king”.
How many Azumanga Daioh books are there?
Manga. Azumanga Daioh was originally published in four-panel (yonkoma) format by MediaWorks in the magazine Dengeki Daioh from February 1999 to May 2002 and collected in four volumes.
What year does Azumanga Daioh take place?
The main characters of the manga and anime series Azumanga Daioh attend or work at an unnamed high school in Japan. They started in April 1999 and graduated in March 2002.
Who is the cat in Azumanga Daioh?
Kamineko (「噛み猫」, “Biting Cat”, or “Evil Cat” in Japanese) is a gray cat that Sakaki occasionally sees on the way to and from school. Having a great soft spot for cats, Sakaki tries to pet it, but it ends up latching its huge, beartrap-like teeth onto her hand. This becomes one of the series’ biggest running gags.
