Osamu Tezuka (手塚 治虫, b. 手塚 治, Tezuka Osamu;
(1928-11-03)3 November 1928 â€" 9 February 1989) was a Japanese manga
artist, cartoonist, and animator. Born in Osaka Prefecture, his
prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions
of genres earned him such titles as "the Father of Manga", "the
Godfather of Manga" and "the God of Manga". Additionally, he is often
considered the Japanese equivalent to Walt Disney, who served as a
major inspiration during Tezuka's formative years. Though this phrase
praises the quality of his early manga works for children and
animations, it also blurs the significant influence of his later, more
literary, gekiga works.Tezuka began what was known as the manga
revolution in Japan with his New Treasure Island published in 1947.
His legendary output would spawn some of the most influential,
successful, and well received manga series including the children
mangas Astro Boy, Princess Knight and Kimba the White Lion, and the
adult oriented series Black Jack, Phoenix, and Buddha, all of which
won several awards.Tezuka died of stomach cancer in 1989. His death
had an immediate impact on the Japanese public and other cartoonists.
A museum was constructed in Takarazuka dedicated to his memory and
life works, and Tezuka received many posthumous awards. Several
animations were in production at the time of his death along with the
final chapters of Phoenix, which were never released.Tezuka was born
in Toyonaka, Osaka. He was the eldest of three children. The Tezuka
family were prosperous and well-educated; his father Yutaka worked in
management at Sumitomo Metals, his grandfather Taro was a lawyer, and
his great-grandfather Ryoan and great-great-grandfather Ryosen were
doctors. His mother's family had a long military history.
(1928-11-03)3 November 1928 â€" 9 February 1989) was a Japanese manga
artist, cartoonist, and animator. Born in Osaka Prefecture, his
prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions
of genres earned him such titles as "the Father of Manga", "the
Godfather of Manga" and "the God of Manga". Additionally, he is often
considered the Japanese equivalent to Walt Disney, who served as a
major inspiration during Tezuka's formative years. Though this phrase
praises the quality of his early manga works for children and
animations, it also blurs the significant influence of his later, more
literary, gekiga works.Tezuka began what was known as the manga
revolution in Japan with his New Treasure Island published in 1947.
His legendary output would spawn some of the most influential,
successful, and well received manga series including the children
mangas Astro Boy, Princess Knight and Kimba the White Lion, and the
adult oriented series Black Jack, Phoenix, and Buddha, all of which
won several awards.Tezuka died of stomach cancer in 1989. His death
had an immediate impact on the Japanese public and other cartoonists.
A museum was constructed in Takarazuka dedicated to his memory and
life works, and Tezuka received many posthumous awards. Several
animations were in production at the time of his death along with the
final chapters of Phoenix, which were never released.Tezuka was born
in Toyonaka, Osaka. He was the eldest of three children. The Tezuka
family were prosperous and well-educated; his father Yutaka worked in
management at Sumitomo Metals, his grandfather Taro was a lawyer, and
his great-grandfather Ryoan and great-great-grandfather Ryosen were
doctors. His mother's family had a long military history.
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