Tezuka earned the nickname "godfather of manga" not just by the length and prolificacy of his career but by the moral commitment he brought to such projects as the award-winning Buddha ...

Stylistically, Phoenix showcases Tezuka’s mastery of visual storytelling. Inspired by cinematic techniques, his dynamic ...

Kazumi Yamashita's "Land," a gripping story interwoven with social issues that confront modern Japan, won the Manga Grand Prix at the 25th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. Sponsored by The Asahi ...

Kiwa Irie’s “Yuria’s Red String,” which questions the definition of “family,” won the Manga Grand Prix at the 27th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. Sponsored by The Asahi Shimbun Co., the ...

The Osamu Tezuka Prize is one of the most illustrious awards in the manga industry. Named after the legendary Osamu Tezuka, the awards were first given in 1997. Since then, every year several ...