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Shinichiro Inui x Tezuka World Collab Part 2 Now On Sale!

The new Shinichiro Inui x Tezuka World collaboration featuring Tezuka characters like Atom, Pinoko, Leo, and Unico is now available to purchase!

My Unico Fans

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Shinichiro Inui x Tezuka World Collab Part 2!

A new line of Shinichiro Inui and Tezuka World shirts featuring popular characters in Shinichiro Inui's signature style was announced.

My Unico Fans

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Original Clearfile Workshop

A free create your own clearfile workshop with Tezuka characters is being held at Anime Tokyo Station in Ikebukuro March 16!

My Unico Fans

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12 Medical Anime About Doctors Treating Patients

There are plenty of anime documenting the struggles of characters hanging on the precipice between life and death, but there are actually only a small few

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The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 128: 50 Years of Black Jack with Clarissa

  Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This episode is sponsored in par...

The Anime Nostalgia Podcast

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Chara’ft and Unico Apparel!

New clothing items of Unico will be available for purchase from Chara'ft! Check out the cute designs

My Unico Fans

Yet another year of Anime Valentines!

  Yes, I’m back again this year with more cheesy puns for your Valentine needs. Save & print any card individually , or you can print them a...

The Anime Nostalgia Podcast

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Black Jack in the 22nd Century: Gene of AI

My initial impression of the anime Gene of AI was that it reminded me of Urasawa Naoki, manga author of Pluto, 20th Century Boys, and more. Urasawa has…

OGIUE MANIAX

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Limited Edition Valentine’s Chocolate Tins

Available at various stores in Japan, these Limited Edition Osamu Tezuka character tins are super adorable! There's even a Unico one.

My Unico Fans

Uchuu Neko: Mardock no Bouken

So here's Orphan's holiday release, the 2016 short series Uchuu Neko: Mardock no Bouken ( Space Cat: Mardock's Adventures , or more grandil...

Collectr's Blog

478 – One Shot 68 – The Right Way to Make Jump!

On this episode we thank our Ko-fi supporters, give our choices for anime adaptations, give impressions on the Netflix Yu Yu Hakusho, and discuss the use of AI…

Manga Machinations

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Site Updates: November 2023

Time for the November 2023 updates to the site! We've added a few more magazine translations, information on various pages, updated the English-language page for Unico, and more!

My Unico Fans

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Anime Like The Apothecary Diaries

Learning to be an apothecary from her father, Maomao honed her skills in the brothels of her town. However, one day she is kidnapped and forced to work…

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Spotlight: The Missing Unico Comic

We discuss a lesser known comic chapter from Osamu Tezuka's "First Grader" version of Unico, and share historical details for those who are curious.

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Inochi no Chikyuu: Dioxin no Natsu

Here's another project that has been stuck in limbo for a very long time: the 2001 movie Inochi no Chikyuu: Dioxin no Natsu ( Life on Earth...

Collectr's Blog

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Shimamura x Tezuka Osamu Collection Ladies Trainer Pull Overs

An adorable collaboration with Shimamura and Osamu Tezuka, which includes two designs with Pinoko (Black Jack) and Unico, was announced!

My Unico Fans

Genji Part 1

Here's another project that's been on my "to do" list for a long time: 1992's time-travel sci-fi mind-fuck OVA Genji (Part One) . The "Part ...

Collectr's Blog

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Anime Like The Gene of AI

In a near-future society, humanity has integrated with intelligent technology so deeply that robots are sometimes indiscernible from people and humans can

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Site Updates for August!

While August was a busy month, we've managed a few Unico related updates around the site. Please check out the updates! Unico bags, shirts, and more!

My Unico Fans

Firechick's Anime Reviews: Astro Boy (1980 Remake)

Rating : 70/100 On April 3rd, 1952, Osamu Tezuka started up a new manga that would later become not only one of his most iconic works, but become…

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TEZUCOMI Kickstarter Launches August 1st

A new Kickstarter project celebrating the works of Osamu Tezuka launches on August 1st. This massive, two-volume set will include 600 pages of art, comics, and more from…

My Unico Fans

Ask John: How Much Will AI Impact Anime?

Ask John: With the upcoming Black Jack manga being “co-produced” by Artificial Intelligence, what role do you believe Artificial Intelligence will have in anime production? Especially considering that…

AnimeNation Anime News Blog

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CAPCOM vs Osamu Tezuka Characters Exhibition Goods Information

Another “CAPCOM vs Tezuka Characters” exhibit will arrive June 30 and run through October 29 with new illustrations and merchandise. They announced the exhibit in May, but are…

My Unico Fans

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The Irony of finding out Black Jack the manga is getting an AI generated sequel at the doctor’s office

**Header image was sourced from NHK news article linked below** In Japan, the only major downside to the healthcare system is waiting. For some reason, a lot of…

Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan

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Komarikuma x Tezuka World Goods Now Available Online

Merchandise for the Shiho Takanashi’s Komarikuma x Tezuka World collaboration is now available online at GEEK WONDERS STORES. These items feature Astro Boy, Black Jack, Pinoko, and Unico.

My Unico Fans

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Shinichiro Inui x Tezuka World Collab

The special collaboration with artist Shinichiro Inui will be live on April 28, 2023 (Friday)! Series like Astro Boy, Jungle Emperor, Princess Knight, Black Jack, and Unico will…

My Unico Fans

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The Countess of Castlevania – Interview Ayami Kojima [MAGIC 2023]

Learn more about the illustrator behind Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Ayami Kojima, in this exclusive interview!

Full Frontal

Tezuka Osamu's Tales from the Old Testament Ep22-24

The eighth volume of Tezuka Osamu's Tales of the Old Testament covers the glory days of the Kingdom of Israel, its decline (mostly skipped)...

Collectr's Blog

Pre-2000s Anime with Multi-Channel Audio

 Had this in Drafts for about a year because I lost interest. Obviously this is an incomplete list, so I may come back and update it if I…

Genga Land

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New Tezuka Moderno Hologram Stickers!

New holographic stickers featuring the Tezuka Moderno designs are available in Japan.

My Unico Fans

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Iwashizu Shrine x Osamu Tezuka World Collab!

Iwashizu Shrine and Osamu Tezuka World are collaborating for the first time! Check out the cool goshuincho that will be available.

My Unico Fans

Sugata Sanshiro

When Orphan released Botchan , I mentioned that YES raws had an equally good rip of the 1981 TV special, Sugata Sanshirou , just waiting to ...

Collectr's Blog

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Tezuka Moderno Picture Book Series On Sale at Can★Do!

The Tezuka Moderno Picture Book Series are on sale at Can★Do stores in Japan and are now in a smaller size!

My Unico Fans

Nana Toshi Monogatari

Here's another project that BlueFixer asked Orphan to redo: the two-part sci-fi OVA Nana Toshi Monogatari: Hokkyokukai Sensen ( A Tale of S...

Collectr's Blog

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Osamu Tezuka x GraffArt Collaboration Announced

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the manga Astro Boy, the Osamu Tezuka Characters x GraffArt Pop Up Shop will be held.

My Unico Fans

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Osamu Tezuka World Comic Pouches Released

The Osamu Tezuka World Comic Pouch Collection is out at gashapon/capsule toy shops in Japan.

My Unico Fans

The Manga Review, 8/19/22

Attention manga shoppers! Kodansha is currently holding a blow-out sale on digital manga. And when I say “blow out,” I mean it: they’re offering deep discounts on over…

Manga Bookshelf

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My Manga White Whales – The Spoils

For those wondering what exactly I’m talking about I highly recommend checking out this blog post here. This being the sequel and all that. This is going to…

Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan

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Tezuka Collection Puka Puka Soft Vinyl Mascots Now Available!

These palm-sized mascots featuring Atom, Uran, Pinoko, and Unico by Yamani have arrived!

My Unico Fans

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Tezuka Osamu World x AYANOKOJI Merchandise Now Available Online!

It's July 16 and the AYANOKOJI items are now available on their website! We also walk you through purchasing through their website.

My Unico Fans

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Tezuka Osamu World x AYANOKOJI Part 2

Tezuka Osamu World x Ayanokoji have teamed up once again to create a wonderful collection of purses!

My Unico Fans

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Shin Arts x Osamu Tezuka Characters ~ Acrylic arts by Illustrations ~ Exhibit

In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) manga, the Shin Arts x Osamu Tezuka Characters ~ Acrylic arts by Illustrations ~ project will…

My Unico Fans

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Ray: The Animation

From creator Akihito Yoshitomi comes something of a Black Jack spin-off, with another supremely talented surgeon – Ray, whose x-ray eyes help her save the day wherever possible.…

The Review Heap

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My Manga White Whale(s??) – The Hunt

Recently, I was back to my childhood home where my limited English manga collection resides. I was overly delighted looking from bottom to top. The wonderful world of…

Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan

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Shiho Takanashi’s Komarikuma and Tezuka World Collab

Merchandise for the Shiho Takanashi's Komarikuma x Tezuka World collaboration was revealed today!

My Unico Fans

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Previously Unreleased Osamu Dezaki Interview

A previously unpublished Osamu Dezaki interview, brought to light thanks to the 2018 book “Complete Analysis! Osamu Dezaki, the Man who Created the Tomorrow’s Joe Anime”

Heisei Etranger

This Is Where I Came In...

I just had the pleasure of editing the Blu-ray version of episode 58 of Yawara! - the last one I had never touched (or seen) before -…

Collectr's Blog

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Sangokushi Dai Ni Bu Choukou Moyu!

Here, after an unconscionable delay, is the HD version of the second movie in the Sangokushi trilogy, 1993's Sangokushi Dai Ni Bu Choukou M...

Collectr's Blog

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Tobira o Akete

Tobira o Akete is a sword-and-sorcery fest from 1986. It's based on a 1984 short story by the Japanese fantasy and science fiction writer M...

Collectr's Blog

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The Story of Animerama: Legacy

The Animerama trilogy officially ended in 1973 with the failed release of Belladonna of Sadness and the closure of Mushi Productions.  That...

Renaissance Josei