Ode to Kirihito
(Author) Osamu TezukaMonmow disease, a life-threatening condition that transforms a person into a dog-like beast, is not the only villain in this brilliant medical thriller by manga god Osamu Tezuka. Said to have been a personal favourite of the artist, who held a degree in medicine and who was surprisingly attentive to Christian imagery, Ode to Kirihito demolishes naive notions about human nature, health and likely preconceptions about the comics master himself. Incorporating elements of the often lurid and adult-oriented |gekiga|, this work marks the beginning of Tezuka's late period.
Osamu Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka was a pioneering Japanese manga artist and animator, often referred to as the "God of Manga." His most famous work is "Astro Boy," a groundbreaking series that revolutionized the genre. Tezuka's unique blend of humor, action, and social commentary paved the way for modern manga and anime.
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