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Tezuka Osamu Discovery Collection
Awesome news! A collection of works from several of Osamu Tezuka's series will be published this coming February. The book includes several grade school versions of Tezuka's works…
Tezuka Osamu Discovery Collection
Awesome news! A collection of works from several of Osamu Tezuka's series will be published this coming February. The book includes several grade school versions of Tezuka's works…
085 - The Osamu Tezuka Story
Fans of Astro Boy, Buddha and Blackjack will be happy to know that today’s episode is all about the manga god that is Osamu Tezuka! After reading his…
Belladonna of Sadness, Cleopatra: Queen of Sex, Jungle Emperor Leo, Jungle Emperor Leo, Phoenix
Osamu Tezuka Manga Movable Feast
Manga Critic Be sure to check out The Manga Critic for a huge celebration into the life and work of Osamu Tezuka. Many reviews…
Black Jack, Dororo, Dororo, Jungle Emperor Leo, Jungle Emperor Leo
This Week in Anime - Osamu Tezuka Anime Through Time
Nick and Nicky check out the newest take on legendary manga creator Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix and take time to reflect the many iterations of his work through the…
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.
Osamu Tezuka World Comic Pouches Released
The Osamu Tezuka World Comic Pouch Collection is out at gashapon/capsule toy shops in Japan.
Osamu Tezuka Character Sitting Squad Available!
New gashapon figures of Osamu Tezuka's characters are now available in Japan. Atom, Pinoko, Leo, and Unico are included in this set!
Osamu Tezuka x Hardcore Chocolate 2024
Hardcore Chocolate has a released a new set of shirts featuring Osamu Tezuka characters. Check out the new Unico t-shirt and order one for yourself!
Tezuka Osamu: The Secret of Creation
Another first for Orphan: a live-action documentary about (who else?) Tezuka Osamu. A raw for this showed up recently on the anime community...
Osamu Tezuka World Tote and Pouch Assortment
New totes and pouches are available in Japan featuring Unico and other Tezuka characters.
Tezuka Osamu World x AYANOKOJI Part 2
Tezuka Osamu World x Ayanokoji have teamed up once again to create a wonderful collection of purses!
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.
U-TREASURE x Osamu Tezuka Wedding Rings
U-TREASURE and Tezuka Productions team up for a collection of bridal rings featuring Unico and many more characters.
Lesser Known Anime from The God of Manga, Osamu Tezuka
Hey everyone! Sorry for the hiatus after such a short-lived return, but I am back (and unfortunately in America). I’ve been using my quarantine time on a number…
DINER Osamu Tezuka Sofubi Figure Chao is Out!
DINER released a new soft vinyl figure of Chao (aka Katy) from Unico!
535 – One Shot 80 – The Osamu Tezuka Story
Seamus returns from Japan to regale us with tales of manga exhibitions, manga museums, food, and of course, pro wrestling! Then we dive into The Osamu Tezuka Story…
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…
DINER Osamu Tezuka Sofubi Figure Phase 3 is Out!
They have released phase 3 of the Unico soft vinyl figures by DINER.
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!
New Iwashizu Shrine x Osamu Tezuka World Collab Announced
A new set of seal/stamp books will be available for 2025, featuring Osamu Tezuka characters, the night sky, and 12 constellations. Unico and Akuma-kun appear too!
New Iwashizu Shrine x Osamu Tezuka World Collab Announced
A new set of seal/stamp books will be available for 2025, featuring Osamu Tezuka characters, the night sky, and 12 constellations. Unico and Akuma-kun appear too!
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.
New Items Added to the Tezuka Osamu World Online Shop
The official Tezuka Osamu World Online Shop tweeted a handful of items made by Sango were added to the shop featuring popular characters like Astro Boy, Black Jack,…
Tetsuwan Atom in three different flavors. Happy Birthday, Osamu Tezuka!
Mighty Atom (1959) episodes 1-5 Tezuka’s Mighty Atom manga was a big hit in Shonen Magazine, which led to this loose adaptation for television. The first 13 episode…
New Items Added to the Tezuka Osamu World Online Shop
The official Tezuka Osamu World Online Shop tweeted a handful of items made by Sango were added to the shop featuring popular characters like Astro Boy, Black Jack,…
534 – Manben Machinations 3 – Takao Saito, Shigeru Mizuki, Osamu Tezuka
This week we return to Naoki Urasawa's television show, Manben! We watch the episodes on Takao Saito, Shigeru Mizuki, and Osamu Tezuka! We also discuss Dragon Ball Daima,…
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…
Hirohiko Araki Talk Show to be Held at Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum
For the Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum's 30th anniversary, Hirohiko Araki will speak about inspirations, memories of Tezuka, and how JoJo is made.
How Meruem's Journey Redefined Antagonists
From being born as a complete monster to one who learned compassion and tapped into his humanity, Meruem is one of the greatest antagonists I've ever had the…
Osamu Tezuka's Bizarre Experimental Anime
Please consider supporting these videos: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bobsamurai Etsy Store: https://bobsamurai.etsy.com Get Connected: Discord: https://discord.gg/X7ArfDgBjH Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobSamurai Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobSamurai/ 00:00 introduction 01:20 Tales of the Street Corner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB1BJWJfOJg (incomplete) 2:55 Osu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyN1NXlfJG0 (complete) 03:32 Memory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6yEidocByo (incomplete) 04:09 Mermaid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FJ0odZN8bw (incomplete) 04:42 Tobacco and…
Only Tezuka…
Young Okuchin, a good-for-nothing student with no prospects for the future, is visited by a strange young man who tells him he’s a thief that steals the futures…
Only Tezuka…
Young Okuchin, a good-for-nothing student with no prospects for the future, is visited by a strange young man who tells him he’s a thief that steals the futures…
Rebuild of Evangelion Has Redefined a Classic
I have made my dislike of Neon Genesis Evangelion abundantly clear. Across two essays and a flurry of Tweets, I have stood firm that the anime which is…
Osamu Tezuka’s Metropolis
By Jonathan Clements. Detective Shunsaku Ban and his nephew-assistant Kenichi arrive in Duke Red’s city of the future on the trail of an organ-trafficking doctor. But the city…
Osamu Tezuka’s Ayako
Osamu Tezuka is considered the godfather of manga. He popularized the format with his storytelling, using film techniques as a part of his approach. His art style mixes…
Goodbye, Osamu Kobayashi
This past weekend I learned of the death of animator and director Osamu Kobayashi from kidney cancer at the young age of 57. It’s uncommon that I follow…
Osamu Tezuka's "Com"
A revolution in storytelling that played out against an actual revolution.
It's Tezuka Day!
Hey, it sure has been a while, huh? Well, I moved to a new city and thus have been busy with other things, but I'm looking to devote…
Pretty Boy Detective Club, Episode 3: Beauty Redefined
The Pretty Boy Detective Club is founded on three rules: be pretty, be a boy, and be a detective. Only in this week’s episode, something revolutionary happened. President…
Osamu Tezuka’s Underrated Short
So I just checked out this one off from Osamu Tezuka called Midori no Neko or.. The green cat.. And I must say that it’s probably the best anime experience…
When Anime Fans Hate Anime
There are a few general laments that we Otaku always go to. You know, about how misunderstood we are or how much negativity there is. However, in my…
Tezuka Museum Tourism Video
The Hyogo Tourism Association and the Let's JAPAN Channel have put together this video look into the Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum in Takaraz...
TeZuKa - The Dance Show.
The Sadler's Wells theatre in Islington, London, England will be holding a new stage production featuring music, dance, and multimedia, cel...
Ravex in Tezuka World
Produced in time for what would have been Osamu Tezuka's 80th birthday, Ravex in Tezuka World is a short animation featuring characters fro...
Princess Knight, Ravex in Tezuka World, Unico, Black Jack, OZ
When anime meets litterature
Just so you know, the idea from this post comes from the book Ikebukuro West Gate Park because, as normal it is that the first 2 volumes…
Blue Exorcist, Genji, Ikebukuro West Gate Park, Black Butler, Durarara!!
Top 7 Anime Quotes: Reasons to Love Dazai Osamu
In honor of the third season of Bungou Stray Dogs airing, and my return from my brief hiatus, I’ve decided to analyze quotes from a fan-favorite. The title…
[Anime News Network] “The History Behind Osamu Tezuka’s Dororo”
Non-management: I wrote before in a previous article that I thought Land of the Lustrous had the makings of a modern Buddhist classic. Well, I got a second story…
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”
ANN Guest article: Osamu Kobayashi
I had the honor of writing about the career of Osamu Kobayashi's career for ANN recently, though tragically due to the fact that he passed...
