Osamu Tezuka, God of Manga

Japanese comics, manga, and animation, anime, are among Japan’s most popular cultural exports.  Fred Schodt is the guy to talk to about Japan’s contemporary graphic arts explosion.  He talks about the “God of Manga,” Osamu Tezuka, the creator of Astro Boy.

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