Manga is virtual. Manga is sentiment. Manga is resistance. Manga is bizarre. Manga is pathos. Manga is destruction. Manga is arrogance. Manga is love. Manga is kitsch. Manga is sense of wonder. Manga is … there is no conclusion yet.
Osamu Tezuka was a Japanese cartoonist, animator, producer, and manga artist. He is considered as the Walt Disney of Japan. Also known as the ‘father of manga,’ Osamu established the foundation of manga work in Japan. With the purpose of educating people to take care of the world, Osamu published his first manga work titled ‘Diary of Ma-chan’ (1946) at the age of 17. With time, his manga works became a phenomenon in Japan and eventually, all over the world. Some of his popular manga comics include ‘New Treasure Island’ (1947), ‘Astro Boy’ (1952-68), ‘Phoenix’ (1956-89), ‘Black Jack’ (1973-83), and ‘Buddha’ (1972-83). In 1961, Osamu became a producer and entered the animation industry. He started with the broadcast of ‘Astro Boy’ in 1963, which was the first successful animation model in the Japan industry. He went on to produce many animation TV series and films based on his mangas. Here are some of the best quotes by Osamu on passion, career, and life in general.
Manga is virtual. Manga is sentiment. Manga is resistance. Manga is bizarre. Manga is pathos. Manga is destruction. Manga is arrogance. Manga is love. Manga is kitsch. Manga is sense of wonder. Manga is … there is no conclusion yet.