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Botchan (1986)
Seishun Anime Zenshuu (translated as Animated Classics of Japanese Literature for its English release) is a 1986 anthology series that retold well-known stories from modern Japanese literature. It's…
Rose of Versailles, Space Runaway Ideon, Techno Police, Tokimeki Tonight, Dance Till Tomorrow
2025 in Review
2025 turned out to be even more calamitous than I had feared. I couldn't bear to watch the news, as one horror followed another.Orphan FansubsDespite the adverse conditions…
KOWLOON GENERIC ROMANCE, The Apothecary Diaries, Princess Knight, Zetsuai 1989, Apocalypse Hotel
EARLY MANGA DAYS: Takao Saito's Golgo 13 four graphic novels and 2 floppies (1988-1999)
This post is the latest installment in Same Hat's long-running "early manga days" series, documenting the specific volumes and physical releases from the first 30 years of contemporary…
The North American theatrical premiere of Tomcat's Big Adventure!
On April 14th, 2025, the North American premiere of a rare anime film happened in the historic Texas Theatre in Dallas, Texas. While this ...
Black Jack, Macross, Serial Experiments Lain, The Golden Bird, Venus Wars
First Impression: The Brilliant’s Healer New Life in the Shadows
A young elf woman wakes up in a manor surrounded by trees, ready for another day. The brick is showing in the walls; has this manor seen better…
Anime Like Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective
In Tenikai General Hospital, patients with illnesses that just can't be solved by other doctors are sent to Ameku Takao, an eccentric, difficult to deal with
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective, Black Jack, Gosick, Heaven's Memo Pad, mono
Unico Sweatshirts Available at Shimamura
New Unico sweatshirts are available at Shimamura!
Unico Sweatshirts Available at Shimamura
New Unico sweatshirts are available at Shimamura!
535 – One Shot 80 – The Osamu Tezuka Story
Seamus returns from Japan to regale us with tales of manga exhibitions, manga museums, food, and of course, pro wrestling! Then we dive into The Osamu Tezuka Story…
534 – Manben Machinations 3 – Takao Saito, Shigeru Mizuki, Osamu Tezuka
This week we return to Naoki Urasawa's television show, Manben! We watch the episodes on Takao Saito, Shigeru Mizuki, and Osamu Tezuka! We also discuss Dragon Ball Daima,…
Young Black Jack (ヤング ブラック・ジャック, Kentaro Otani, 2011)
Young Black Jack’s life is forever changed after a traumatic event on Christmas Eve in Kentaro Otani’s origin story for the iconic manga character.
New Items Added to the Tezuka Osamu World Online Shop
The official Tezuka Osamu World Online Shop tweeted a handful of items made by Sango were added to the shop featuring popular characters like Astro Boy, Black Jack,…
New Items Added to the Tezuka Osamu World Online Shop
The official Tezuka Osamu World Online Shop tweeted a handful of items made by Sango were added to the shop featuring popular characters like Astro Boy, Black Jack,…
Gakkou no Yuurei (School Ghosts), Volume 1
Gakkou no Yuurei ( School Ghosts ) is an anthology of ghost stories, mostly set at schools. Seven volumes were released between 1995 and 19...
Dirty Pair, Gakkou no Yuurei, Macross, Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - Ai no Shiro, Orphen
Osamu Tezuka Character Sitting Squad Available!
New gashapon figures of Osamu Tezuka's characters are now available in Japan. Atom, Pinoko, Leo, and Unico are included in this set!
Osamu Tezuka Character Sitting Squad Available!
New gashapon figures of Osamu Tezuka's characters are now available in Japan. Atom, Pinoko, Leo, and Unico are included in this set!
Houkago no Tinker Bell
Houkago no Tinker Bell ( After School: Tinker Bell ) is a one-shot OVA based on the second in a series of 23 (!) light novels by…
Oh! My Goddess, Bubblegum Crisis, Houkago no Tinker Bell, Mikan Enikki, Mr. Osomatsu
Dragon Slayer Eiyuu Densetsu: Ouji no Tabidachi
Over the years, many people have asked Orphan to do Dragon Slayer Eiyuu Densetsu: Ouji no Tabidachi ( Dragon Slayer Legend of Heroes: The P...
Angelique, Bite me!, Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma, Judo Story, Techno Police
New Double-sided Acrylic Keychains
TOKYO ATOM store announced they will have new double-sided acrylic keychains available on July 4th. They include characters from Dororo, Black Jack/Pinoko, Unico, and Vampire.
Tezuka Osamu’s Manga Works: Pop-up Exhibit
EDITION 88 will hold an exhibit for Osamu Tezuka artwork.
Bride of Deimos
Deimos no Hanayome: Ran no Kumikyoku ( Bride of Deimos: The Orchid Suite ) is a 1988 one-shot OVA. It's based on an incomplete 17-volume ma...
Vampire Hunter D, The Golden Bird, Junk Boy, Nightsong of Splendor, Katte ni Shirokuma
U-TREASURE x Osamu Tezuka Wedding Rings
U-TREASURE and Tezuka Productions team up for a collection of bridal rings featuring Unico and many more characters.
Bakuen Campus Guardress
When I first watched Bakuen Campus Guardress ( Combustible Campus Guardress ), a four-episode episode OVA from 1994, I was gobsmacked by ho...
Combustible, Cosmic Fantasy, Hashire!, Blue Sonnet, Gallery Fake
Shinichiro Inui x Tezuka World Collab Part 2 Now On Sale!
The new Shinichiro Inui x Tezuka World collaboration featuring Tezuka characters like Atom, Pinoko, Leo, and Unico is now available to purchase!
Shinichiro Inui x Tezuka World Collab Part 2!
A new line of Shinichiro Inui and Tezuka World shirts featuring popular characters in Shinichiro Inui's signature style was announced.
Original Clearfile Workshop
A free create your own clearfile workshop with Tezuka characters is being held at Anime Tokyo Station in Ikebukuro March 16!
12 Medical Anime About Doctors Treating Patients
There are plenty of anime documenting the struggles of characters hanging on the precipice between life and death, but there are actually only a small few
Black Jack, Comical Psychosomatic Medicine, Tree in the Sun, Monster Girl Doctor, Parallel World Pharmacy
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 128: 50 Years of Black Jack with Clarissa
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This episode is sponsored in par...
Chara’ft and Unico Apparel!
New clothing items of Unico will be available for purchase from Chara'ft! Check out the cute designs
Yet another year of Anime Valentines!
Yes, I’m back again this year with more cheesy puns for your Valentine needs. Save & print any card individually , or you can print them a...
Sailor Moon S, The Big O, Black Jack, Cowboy Bebop, My Neighbor Totoro
Black Jack in the 22nd Century: Gene of AI
My initial impression of the anime Gene of AI was that it reminded me of Urasawa Naoki, manga author of Pluto, 20th Century Boys, and more. Urasawa has…
Limited Edition Valentine’s Chocolate Tins
Available at various stores in Japan, these Limited Edition Osamu Tezuka character tins are super adorable! There's even a Unico one.
Black Jack 1993
Plot: In the medical profession, there is a name spoken in hushed tones, of an unlicensed genius physician who can save lives—for a price. His name is Black…
Uchuu Neko: Mardock no Bouken
So here's Orphan's holiday release, the 2016 short series Uchuu Neko: Mardock no Bouken ( Space Cat: Mardock's Adventures , or more grandil...
Black Jack, Eternal Boys, Interspecies Reviewers, Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Ace of the Diamond
478 – One Shot 68 – The Right Way to Make Jump!
On this episode we thank our Ko-fi supporters, give our choices for anime adaptations, give impressions on the Netflix Yu Yu Hakusho, and discuss the use of AI…
Site Updates: November 2023
Time for the November 2023 updates to the site! We've added a few more magazine translations, information on various pages, updated the English-language page for Unico, and more!
Anime Like The Apothecary Diaries
Learning to be an apothecary from her father, Maomao honed her skills in the brothels of her town. However, one day she is kidnapped and forced to work…
Ascendance of a Bookworm, Black Jack, Parallel World Pharmacy, Raven of the Inner Palace, Snow White with the Red Hair
Spotlight: The Missing Unico Comic
We discuss a lesser known comic chapter from Osamu Tezuka's "First Grader" version of Unico, and share historical details for those who are curious.
Inochi no Chikyuu: Dioxin no Natsu
Here's another project that has been stuck in limbo for a very long time: the 2001 movie Inochi no Chikyuu: Dioxin no Natsu ( Life on Earth...
Shimamura x Tezuka Osamu Collection Ladies Trainer Pull Overs
An adorable collaboration with Shimamura and Osamu Tezuka, which includes two designs with Pinoko (Black Jack) and Unico, was announced!
Genji Part 1
Here's another project that's been on my "to do" list for a long time: 1992's time-travel sci-fi mind-fuck OVA Genji (Part One) . The "Part ...
The Eccentric Family, Captain Tsubasa, GeGeGe no Kitaro, Izumo, Nightsong of Splendor
Anime Like The Gene of AI
In a near-future society, humanity has integrated with intelligent technology so deeply that robots are sometimes indiscernible from people and humans can
Plastic Memories, The Gene of AI, Time of Eve, Black Jack, Ghost in the Shell
Site Updates for August!
While August was a busy month, we've managed a few Unico related updates around the site. Please check out the updates! Unico bags, shirts, and more!
Firechick's Anime Reviews: Astro Boy (1980 Remake)
Rating : 70/100 On April 3rd, 1952, Osamu Tezuka started up a new manga that would later become not only one of his most iconic works, but become…
TEZUCOMI Kickstarter Launches August 1st
A new Kickstarter project celebrating the works of Osamu Tezuka launches on August 1st. This massive, two-volume set will include 600 pages of art, comics, and more from…
Ask John: How Much Will AI Impact Anime?
Ask John: With the upcoming Black Jack manga being “co-produced” by Artificial Intelligence, what role do you believe Artificial Intelligence will have in anime production? Especially considering that…
CAPCOM vs Osamu Tezuka Characters Exhibition Goods Information
Another “CAPCOM vs Tezuka Characters” exhibit will arrive June 30 and run through October 29 with new illustrations and merchandise. They announced the exhibit in May, but are…
The Irony of finding out Black Jack the manga is getting an AI generated sequel at the doctor’s office
**Header image was sourced from NHK news article linked below** In Japan, the only major downside to the healthcare system is waiting. For some reason, a lot of…
Komarikuma x Tezuka World Goods Now Available Online
Merchandise for the Shiho Takanashi’s Komarikuma x Tezuka World collaboration is now available online at GEEK WONDERS STORES. These items feature Astro Boy, Black Jack, Pinoko, and Unico.
Shinichiro Inui x Tezuka World Collab
The special collaboration with artist Shinichiro Inui will be live on April 28, 2023 (Friday)! Series like Astro Boy, Jungle Emperor, Princess Knight, Black Jack, and Unico will…