Osamu Tezuka
June 14, 2013
Nine unpublished manuscripts by manga giant Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989), including one of a never-before-seen manga, have been discovered after more than 60 years.
June 13, 2013
A program that originated in Tokyo to nurture the careers of aspiring manga artists by offering them a cheap place to live has now expanded to Japan's ancient capital.
June 08, 2013
Growing up alongside "Astro Boy," Makoto Tezuka, 51, has fond memories of the groundbreaking animated series his father created.
June 04, 2013
The second of the animated film trilogy based on Osamu Tezuka’s celebrated manga “Buddha” will hit cinemas nationwide in February next year, it has been announced.
June 01, 2013
Editor's note: This is the final in a series on the history and future prospects of the Japanese TV animation industry based on accounts of former Tezuka Productions Co. staff...
May 25, 2013
Editor's note: This is the sixth in a series on the history and future prospects of the Japanese TV animation industry based on accounts of former Tezuka Productions Co. staff...
May 21, 2013
Mari Yamazaki's "Thermae Romae," Naoki Urasawa's "20th Century Boys," Osamu Tezuka's "Barbara" and Shigeru Mizuki's "Nonnonba" find themselves in good company this year.
May 18, 2013
Editor's note: This is the fifth in a series on the history and future prospects of the Japanese TV animation industry based on accounts of former Tezuka Productions Co. staff...
May 11, 2013
Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series on the history and future prospects of the Japanese TV animation industry based on accounts of former Tezuka Productions Co. staff ...
May 09, 2013
Yasuhisa Hara's historical manga series "Kingdom" won the Manga Grand Prix at the 17th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize on April 29.
May 04, 2013
Editor's note: This is the third in a series on the history and future prospects of the Japanese TV animation industry based on accounts of former staff members of Tezuka...
April 27, 2013
Editor's note: This is the second in a series on the history and future prospects of the Japanese TV animation industry based on accounts of former staff members of Tezuka...
April 20, 2013
Editor's note: This is the first in a series on the history and future prospects of the Japanese TV animation industry based on accounts of former Tezuka Productions Co. staff...
April 19, 2013
Past employees of Mushi Production Co., an animation studio started by manga legend Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989), have come together to make a new anime based on Tezuka’s late...
April 08, 2013
TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo Prefecture--Longtime fans of “Astro Boy,” one of Japan’s most popular manga and anime series, regularly take their children or grandchildren to the...
March 05, 2013
Seven manga titles have been nominated for the 17th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, The Asahi Shimbun announced on Feb. 26.
February 26, 2013
The sequel to "Osamu Tezuka's Buddha: The Great Departure," an animated feature-film adaptation of Tezuka's celebrated manga "Buddha," will hit cinemas this autumn, distributor ...
November 19, 2012
The International Comic and Animation Convention (ICAC) 2012 has been rescheduled for Dec. 1-9 at Xiedao International Exhibition Center in Beijing.
November 04, 2012
One of Japan’s most renowned manga artists is believed to be the creator of a recently discovered cartoon featuring scenes of Japan shortly after World War II.
October 16, 2012
TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo Prefecture--The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum will hold a special exhibition from Oct. 26 offering a retrospective look at Japan's robot manga classics, including ...