Hokusai Manga is one of the masterpieces by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), a master of Ukiyo-e art, depicting ordinary people's lives, animals, plants, landscapes, historical figures and mythological monsters. Originally intended as sketches for his students to copy, Hokusai Manga was quickly distributed throughout Japan and became very collectable by the feudal lords and the general public during his time.