The Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, named for the Godfather of Manga himself, is now in its 28th year, and the finalists for this year’s prize have just been unveiled. The 10 manga up for the prize are: Ikoku Nikki (Tomoko Yamashita) Oshi no Ko (Aka …Read more »
Osamu Tezuka, known as the god of manga, refers to One Hundred Tales as one of his representative works. It’s described as an adaptation of Goethe’s Faust, only as a historical samurai piece. And while there is a character making a deal with a supernatural …Read more »
The new anime PHOENIX Eden 17, with its stories coming from the iconic manga series Phoenix by Osamu Tezuka, had its music composed by Takatsugu Muramatsu, whose musical credentials include working on Studio Ghibli’s When Marnie was There, Mary and the Witch’s Flower, and the …Read more »
There’s no question that Osamu Tezuka pretty much defined the manga landscape as we know it. From remakes to reimaginings, his works live on even today. And soon, fans can dive into an English translation of 2018’s TEZUCOMI, a multi-issue tribute to the his many works. …Read more »
Black Jack, the famous manga by Osamu Tezuka, is about to get a new chapter over 30 years since Tezuka’s death thanks to AI. The project was announced last week by folks at Tezuka Productions, including Macoto Tezka, son of the legendary manga creator. “While …Read more »
As you may have seen, PLUTO is coming this year to Netflix. The gorgeous, gritty anime series has lots of classic anime fans excited. But why? And what relationship does this series have to Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy? That’s what we’re here to talk about! If you’re …Read more »
Yesterday comics publisher ABLAZE revealed that it has licensed four titles by “god of manga” Osamu Tezuka. The books were licensed from Tezuka Productions with cooperation from DI Books. First up is One Hundred Tales, which is scheduled to come out this August. ABLAZE gave …Read more »
Disney+ is coming strong with anime content, including the fresh announcement of an expanded partnership with publisher Kodansha that nets them the new season of the Tokyo Revengers anime. Beyond that, Disney+ revealed a slate of upcoming anime, which includes a reboot, an adaptation and …Read more »
No matter how new an anime fan you are, it’s likely you understand the importance of Astro Boy. Osamu Tezuka’s trailblazing title is one of the earliest examples of anime and manga as we know it, and still considered one of the greatest series of all …Read more »
Many fans of anime and manga are also collectors, and one fan’s collection of Osamu Tezuka items is so big it’s actually being shown off at the Hashima Movie Museum in Hashima, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The collection consists of more than 1,000 Tezuka comics, plus …Read more »
It’s been 70 years since Osamu Tezuka’s classic Astro Boy manga—known in Japan as Tetsuwan Atom—kicked off its serialization in Koubunsha’s Shonen magazine. One of the ways the series is celebrating is with an art print exhibition, which is set to kick off in Tokyo …Read more »
The Crater is an anthology of short stories written by Osamu Tezuka in the 60s and 70s. They explore themes of war, death, racism, love, science and the supernatural. A few times Tezuka himself even becomes a character in the stories. These tales show the …Read more »
Soon, we’ll have the chance to put our dollar behind a brand new Unico manga. Penned by Gurihiru and Samuel Sattin, the project aims to bring back the joy-dispensing unicorn baby. It’s also given me occasion to look back on my own experiences with the original films. …Read more »
Clockwork Apple is a collection of short stories by Osamu Tezuka that were originally published in the 60s and 70s. Its publication as a book in English was backed by a Kickstarter campaign. The first story, “The Execution Ended at Three O’Clock,” shows a Nazi …Read more »
Wonder 3 mixes Osamu Tezuka’s penchant for showing the darkness of humanity, as well as his penchant for humorous kids’ comics, and it blends well. The setup has three aliens sent to Earth to stay there for a year to see if it’s worth keeping …Read more »
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