TEZUKA! God of Manga

TEZUKA! God of Manga

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Osamu Tezuka is known as the “God of Manga.” He was the genius Japanese artist who pioneered manga and anime after WWII. He’s often compared to Walt Disney, but that’s a disservice to Tezuka —that’s how much he contributed and how influential he was.

Directed by Jason Cohn · Written by Jason Cohn

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