![]() ![]() Over the years Astroboy would be remade or re-spun into a variety of series that vary on quality. The series would touch on elements of every genre, spread through short arcs of simple but unique storylines. Tezuka’s original manga, and anime, followed the heroic robot boy through a long and varied story. It also had a sequel, Twin Star.Īstroboy is easily the most recognized Japanese character of all time. Tezuka credits his mother for taking him often to the Takarazuka Revue, an all female stage group. Princess Knight is largely considered the first Shoujo manga, aimed at the female audience and narratively focused. The 2001 film, Metropolis, had many changes from the original manga but was a fine homage to Tezuka’s ideals. Otomo, director of Akira, would adapt a script from Metropolis along with famed genius Rintaro directing, and make the final film of their career. Following the questions of humanity and extinction, the series took a serious philosophical tone and would inspire future films like Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Serial Experiments Lain. In 1949, Tezuka would make the Metropolis manga. | Suspicion | Vampires | Grand Dolls | Swallowing the Earth | The Creator | Dororo | | Captain Ken | Brave Dan | Wonder 3 | Ambassador Magma | Gum Gum Punch | | Chief Detective Kenichi | Soyokaze-san | Angel’s Hill | | Fossil Island | The Adventure of Rock | Crime and Punishment | Tezuka produced a horde of manga series that are not all covered, but here are most the notable works: He would often re-use characters in the villain role, expanding their lore and drive. Black Jack, Astroboy, and others can be found as side characters in many works, but the hi-light was his villains. The system involved many of his favorite characters, inserted into various projects throughout his career. The local bartender is the character from Angel Gunfighter, and became the first of many examples of Tezuka’s ‘Star System’. His manga Age of Adventure, features a Japanese envoy to the US that becomes stranded in a town. His next release, Angel Gunfighter, would also do well and define the Cowboy Western motif that artists like Kawajiri and Watanabe would make their own. Big eyes, lighter skin, chibi body frames, a lot of this comes from Tezuka’s original designs inspired by the Western industries. Tezuka’s interest in Western stories, adapting them heavily into his own style, gave birth to a lot of the anime norms that exist today. The series built up the epic adventure storylines, with childlike wonder and entertainment that artists like Miyazaki would take on later. In 1947, Tezuka would release New Treasure Island that would catapult his name into the fledgling industry. As this was happening Tezuka, at only 17 years old, produced his first few manga series and began a manga golden age in Japan.ĭiary of Ma-Chan was his first release, a short 4 page strip of light comedy. Batman, Superman, and Captain America exploded onto the culture and defined the medium. In the late 1940’s, America was seeing the surge of comic books they referred to as ‘The Golden Age’. Plus he is a descendant of Hattori Hanzo, a famous ninja and samurai, how awesome is that? So, lets take a look at some highlights of the most important man in anime. Some have lamented the choices Tezuka made in production and style, but his passion for stories was unquestioned. ![]() Tezuka is considered equal to both Walt Disney and Jack Kirby at the same time! A designer of industry, a creative wizard, and a prolific work ethic molded his legacy over a 40 year career. To go through all his works would require three or four spotlights alone, and covering the career of Osamu Tezuka is best left to dedicated wiki’s like Tezuka in English. With over 700 manga and 500+ anime episodes of work, Tezuka pumped out genre defining and culturally important works at an insane rate. The ‘god of manga’ and ‘father of anime’ titles are quite the feat for a single man. ![]()
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