Osamu Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka was a visionary Japanese manga artist, animator, and cartoonist widely celebrated as the founding father of modern anime.
What do we know about Osamu Tezuka?
Here are the key biographical details about Osamu Tezuka:
- Name: Osamu Tezuka
- Also Known As: 手塚 治虫, Tezuka Osamu
- Date of Birth: November 3, 1928
- Place of Birth: Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan
- Date of Death: February 9, 1989
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Writer
- Crew Jobs: Comic Book, Writer, Director, Creator, Original Story
Who is Osamu Tezuka?
Osamu Tezuka (手塚 治虫, Tezuka Osamu) is a Japanese cartoonist, manga artist, and animator, often dubbed as the "Godfather of Anime". He was the originator of anime's trademark "large eyes" style of character drawing. Five years after his death, the Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum opened.
What is Osamu Tezuka known for?
Osamu Tezuka's most celebrated and enduring works include:
- Astro Boy (2009, Movie)
- Dororo (2019, TV Series)
- Metropolis (2001, Movie)
- PLUTO (2023, TV Series)
- Dororo (2007, Movie)
- Astro Boy (1980, TV Series)
- Jungle Emperor Leo (1997, Movie)
- Buddha: The Great Departure (2011, Movie)
- Young Black Jack (2015, TV Series)
- Jumping (1984, Movie)
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