OSAMU TEZUKA

Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989) was born in Osaka Prefecture and reached the apex of the entertainment world by crafting stories that shaped the style of modern Japanese manga. His career began after World War II when, despite going throgh medical school, he became more involved with the Japanese art scene. Works like Kimba the White Lion, Astro Boy, Phoenix, and Black Jack earned him great success and notoriety. One of the most prestigious awards in the world of comic books is named after him.