Tezuka Osamu
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Tezuka Osamu (手塚 治?) 3 November 1928 Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan |
| Died | 9 February 1989 (aged 60) Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
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| Spouse(s) | Etsuko Okada (m. 1959–89) |
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Osamu Tezuka (手塚 治虫, born 手塚 治 Tezuka Osamu?, 3 November 1928 – 9 February 1989) was a Japanese manga artist, cartoonist, animator, film producer, medical doctor and activist. 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.
Born in Toyonaka Tezuka took an interest in art and animation at an early age when his father showed him his first Disney films. As a young child Tezuka began to practice drawing so much that his mother would have to erase pages in his notebook in order to keep up with his output. In elementary school he would develop his own comics and illustrations from which his skills would become formidable. During high school in 1944 Tezuka was drafted into the military service to work in a factory. Tezuka would begin studying medicine at the Osaka University in 1945, during which he would begin to publish his first professional works. Tezuka would begin 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 Astro Boy, Jungle Emperor Leo, Black Jack, and Phoenix, all of which would win several awards.
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