Osamu Tezuka Libri

'Buddha' is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition.

Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects and to aid victims of crime and corrupt capitalists. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. The Black Jack series is told in short stories. Each volume will contain 16-20 stories, each running approximately 20-24 pages in length. Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka's third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion.

The narrative explores Siddhartha's journey as he escapes his royal life to seek enlightenment, grappling with profound questions about Hindu practices and societal norms. Tezuka masterfully blends action, emotion, and philosophical insights, emphasizing compassion and the interconnectedness of life rather than resignation. His dynamic visual storytelling captivates readers while delving into the complexities of Siddhartha's experiences and the teachings of Buddhism, making the epic both engaging and thought-provoking.

A classic work praised for its scope and intelligence, now in a gift edition for fans, with a new Foreword

In a distant future where sentient humanoid robots pass for human, someone or some thing is out to destroy the seven great robots of the world. Europol’s top detective Gesicht is assigned to investigate these mysterious robot serial murders—the only catch is that he himself is one of the seven targets.

Renowned for its critical acclaim, this work has garnered prestigious Eisner and Harvey Awards, showcasing its excellence in storytelling and artistry. The narrative weaves intricate characters and compelling themes, offering readers a deep exploration of its subject matter. The book stands out for its unique approach, blending humor and poignancy while tackling complex issues. With stunning illustrations and a captivating plot, it invites readers to engage with both the characters' journeys and the broader societal implications presented throughout the story.

Osamu Tezuka's vaunted storytelling genius, consummate skill at visual expression, and warm humanity blossom fully in his eight-volume epic of Siddhartha's life and times. Tezuka evidences his profound grasp of the subject by contextualizing the Buddha's ideas; the emphasis is on movement, action, emotion, and conflict as the prince Siddhartha runs away from home, travels across India, and questions Hindu practices such as ascetic self-mutilation and caste oppression. Rather than recommend resignation and impassivity, Tezuka's Buddha predicates enlightenment upon recognizing the interconnectedness of life, having compassion for the suffering, and ordering one's life sensibly. Philosophical segments are threaded into interpersonal situations with ground-breaking visual dynamism by an artist who makes sure never to lose his readers' attention. Tezuka himself was a humanist rather than a Buddhist, and his magnum opus is not an attempt at propaganda. Hermann Hesse's novel or Bertolucci's film is comparable in this regard; in fact, Tezuka's approach is slightly irreverent in that it incorporates something that Western commentators often eschew, namely, humor.

In part two of Message to Adolf, with World War II escalating things have become quite heated for the Adolfs. Adolf Kaufman is now enrolled in a Hitler Youth Academy. While there he quickly is taught to distinguish between races and religions. He would eventually hand out stars of David to Jews in his community. His work, some of which would be physically difficult, would lead to a visit with the Führer. Unfortunately as young Kaufman would reach such heights, he like Kamil and Tohge before him would find out that Hitler may have a very heavy secret he is hiding.

In the fifth installment of manga-godfather Osamu Tezuka's Buddha, engagement with death imparts the lesson of life's sanctity. In a Machiavellian rise to power, Devadatta, a rogue aristocrat, incites war between two kingdoms that will leave thousands dead. King Bimisara of Magadha, fearing death his son's own hand, withdraws fatherly love. The true measure of the Buddha's divinity will turn out to be a test of diplomacy - the power of words.

The plot delves into the conflict between the devil Mara and the Buddha, focusing on Ananda, a bandit and half-brother of Devadatta, who becomes possessed by Mara. As a seemingly invulnerable killer, Ananda faces a moral dilemma: he must reject his love interest to maintain Mara's favor while navigating the complexities of his own identity and loyalties. This volume explores themes of temptation, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil.

The first volume of Tesuka Osamu's fictional biography of Siddhartha, Gautama Buddha. Introduces Chapra, a slave boy who tries to escape his fate; Chapra's slave mother, who sticks by him no matter what; Tatta, a crazed wild child pariah who communes with animals; and Naradatta, a monk attempting to decipher strange portents of the Buddha's birth

" ... [C]hronicles the travails of an enigmatic surgeon-for-hire who is more good than he pretends to be"--Vol. 1, p. [4] of cover.

Osamu Tezuka's greatest characters unite!! Team Phoenix has rescued Patient Alpha from the space citadel, and he turns out to be none other than history's mightiest robot --Astro Boy-- thought to have perished in the great war!! It's up to Black Jack to operate and help rouse him from his coma, which involves sending FIRE into the robot's subconscious mind!! Meanwhile, it's a clash of the titans when the Robot Alliance's supreme commander, ATLAS, goes head to head with the golden warrior, MAGMA!! The adventure continues in this sprawling space opera starring heroes created by Osamu Tezuka, the "god of manga"!!

Osamu Tezuka's greatest characters unite!! When Sapphire and her space pirates board a mysterious vessel, panic breaks out over a parasitic infection!! Who better to confront this threat than cyber-surgeon, Black Jack, who sets out to save the crew with his unmatched scalpel skills. Can the heroes of Team Phoenix pull together a strategy to rescue the so-called Patient Alpha from the space citadel?! The adventure continues in this sprawling space opera starring heroes created by Osamu Tezuka, the "god of manga"!!

FACELESS GHOSTS Dororo and Hyakkimaru are rescued from certain death by Mio, a girl who’s made a home for unfortunate children in an abandoned temple. Selfless, devoted Mio is the closest thing these orphans have to a mother—and she quickly proves to be a comforting presence for Dororo as well. But the dark presence of a demon lurks somewhere behind this refuge from the misery of a war-torn world…

The first volume of Tesuka Osamu's fictional biography of Siddhartha, Gautama Buddha. Introduces Chapra, a slave boy who tries to escape his fate; Chapra's slave mother, who sticks by him no matter what; Tatta, a crazed wild child pariah who communes with animals; and Naradatta, a monk attempting to decipher strange portents of the Buddha's birth

Who will stand against invaders from space, robot slave masters, and a dictator producing human clones? Astro Boy, that's who! The most popular and influential creation of Osamu Tezuka, "the Walt Disney of Japan," Astro Boy is all-ages adventure packed with action, laughs, and a few tugs at the heartstrings. Astro Boy Omnibus Volume 2 is 680 pages of Tezuka's classic manga, value priced and ready to rock the 21st Century! Osamu Tezuka is renowned internationally as a master cartoonist, animator, and storyteller. "Tezuka is widely considered the most important and influential figure in post-World War II Japanese animation." -The New York Times "Comics are a bridge between all cultures." -Osamu Tezuka "The Astro Boy stories always end with peace and human supremacy restored, but usually not before both sides, human and robot, have committed great wrongs." -ANIMERICA

A dynamic reimagining of Osamu Tezuka's classic UNICO manga for a new generation of readers. UNICO tells the incredible story of a young unicorn who, after enraging the evil goddess Venus, is banished from the heavens and forgets all he once was. Saved from oblivion by the kindhearted West Wind, Unico continues to help others, before having to escape Venus again and begin a new adventure. In this first manga, Unico awakes in a mysterious land and is befriended by a resourceful watch cat, Chloe, who feels protective of the young unicorn. When they find themselves near a small village in the forest, they take refuge with a kindly, but helpless, old woman. To take care of her, Chloe begs Unico to turn her into a human girl, but that act of kindness has unforeseen consequences: Unico's love has awakened Venus and her minion, Byron, who want to destroy them both! Conceived anew by author Samuel Sattin and artist team Gurihiru, and developed in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, UNICO: Awakening is a groundbreaking reboot of a beloved story by Astro Boy creator Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Manga." With striking full-color artwork and reading left to right in the Western comics style to match the original manga, UNICO is a brilliant manga series featuring storytelling at its best. Join Unico on an unforgettable journey!

'Buddha' is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition.

Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects and to aid victims of crime and corrupt capitalists. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. The Black Jack series is told in short stories. Each volume will contain 16-20 stories, each running approximately 20-24 pages in length. Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka's third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion.

The Manga legend's series continues. By the creator of Astro Boy and Kimba, The White Lion, it is as important a work in Tezuka's canon as his multiple award-winning Buddha. A rich medical drama that mixes mystery, intrigue, suspense, action and a dash of humour, with a fascinating main character - a notorious scalpel-for-hire who keeps his caring nature a secret, preferring instead to be perceived as a heartless cad. Presented in its original right to left format, volumes three and four feature more than 25 exciting stories, translated for the first time.

Sixty years old and still kickin' it, Astro Boy proudly wears the championship belt of all ages robot action! In this volume, a powerful robot bent on creating a robot nation threatens to ignite all-out war between man and machine . . . and cause the destruction of Astro Boy! From Osamu Tezuka, "the Walt Disney of Japan," Astro Boy is all-ages adventure packed with action, laughs, and heart. Astro Boy Omnibus Volume 5 is 696 pages, value priced and ready to rock the 21st Century! Collects four stories from Astro Boy vol. 17, all of vol. 18 and vol. 19, and "The Melanin Tribe" from vol. 20.

More than sixty years after his birth, Astro Boy is still the robot hero by which all others are measured! In this final volume of Astro's atomic-powered adventures, Astro must save a human time machine, commands a mission to Mars, and battles a rampaging robot Frankenstein! From Osamu Tezuka, "the Walt Disney of Japan," Astro Boy is all-ages adventure packed with action, laughs, and heart. Astro Boy Omnibus Volume 7 is 712 pages, value priced, and ready to rock the 21st Century!

Follows the stories of two Adolfs, the son of a Jewish baker living in the Japanese port city of Kobe and the son of the German consul for that city, as their lives are affected by a third Adolf that has risen to power in Germany

Can a robot have a soul? Built by a brilliant scientist to replace his lost son, but with powers beyond imagination, Astro Boy fights for the oppressed and helpless, whether they be human, alien, or robot. Exciting, whimsical, and touching, Astro Boy brings back the classic era of comics and animation, featuring tales that readers young and old will enjoy. Creator Osamu Tezuka was considered the Walt Disney of Japan, and Astro Boy is his most popular and influential creation. Astro Boy Omnibus Volume 1 features nearly seven hundred pages of Astro’s jet-powered, super-strong, evil-bashing adventures!

Stranded in the 20th century, Astro Boy must save Earth from a voracious Martian fungus--and save the intelligent organism from the hydrogen bomb! Can Astro succeed while also beginning the fight for robot rights and keeping robots from fighting each other? The most popular and influential creation of Osamu Tezuka, "the Walt Disney of Japan," Astro Boy is all-ages adventure packed with humor and heart. Astro Boy Omnibus Volume 3 is 688 pages, value priced and ready to rock the 21st Century!

Fans of sci-fi and mech manga will love the explosive second volume of Atom: The Beginning, available in English for the first time! Continue the journey that leads to the famous series Astro Boy created by the 'God of Manga' Osamu Tezuka!

Previously published in three installments, the entire run of comic master Osamu Tezuka's enduring classic is herewith available in one volume at a new affordable price. The lauded adventures of a young swordsman and his rogue sidekick that also inspired the cult video game Blood Will Tell have never been as accessible. A samurai lord has bartered away his newborn son's organs to forty-eight demons in exchange for dominance on the battlefield. Yet, the abandoned infant survives thanks to a medicine man who equips him with primitive prosthetics - lethal ones with which the wronged son will use to hunt down the multitude of demons to reclaim his body one piece at a time, before confronting his father. On his journeys the young hero encounters an orphan who claims to be the greatest thief in Japan. Like an unforgettable road movie, Dororo reaches deeper than its swashbuckling surface and offers a thoughtful allegory of becoming what one is, for nobody is born whole.

An anthology of short stories based on some of the many popular creations of legendary Japanese mangaka Osamu Tezuka, as illustrated by a collection of some of the greatest comic creators in Europe. This larger 300-page hardcover edition is presented in traditional manga reading order, right to left. This first volume includes "The Mouse" by Sourya, based on AYAKO; "The Moon Rabbit" by Brice Cossu and Valerie Mangin, based on BUDDHA; "A Taste for Blood" by Philippe Cardona and Florence Torta, based on DORORO; "The Cursed" by Mathieu Bablet, based on METROPOLIS; "The Eyes of Pandora" by Victor Santos, based on MW; "Love at First Sight" by JD Moravn and ScieTronc, based on MIDNIGHT; "Doppelganger" by Belen Ortega and Victor Santos, based on BARBARA; "The Parchment of the Cat" by Kenny Ruiz, based on MY SONGOKU; and "Catalante" by Mig, based on UNICO.

From the legendary creater Osamu Tezuka comes an anthology of psychological thrillers that will drive a chill in your spine. A woman is spurned by her lover, and is presented with the chance to get her revenge. A serial killer claims that his inhumane acts against man and nature are in protest of a society he sees unjust. In The Thief Inoue Akikazu, Tezuka masterfully balances the horrors that creep at the edge of our psyches with the amazing dialogue and artwork that prove he was a legend!

Illustrated with the most representative examples of the genre, this book in English explores the world of Japanese comics. Since first published in 1983, Manga! Manga!: The World of Japanese Comics has been the book to read for all those interested in Japanese comics. It is virtually the bible' from which all studies and appreciation of manga begins. More than that, given the influence of Japanese manga on animation and on American-produced comics as well, Manga! Manga! provides the background against which these other arts can be understood. The book includes 96 pages'

Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects and to aid victims of crime and corrupt capitalists. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. The Black Jack series is told in short stories. Each volume will contain 16-20 stories, each running approximately 20-24 pages in length. Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka's third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion.

Taking his second century by storm, Astro Boy remains the robot of choice for legions of readers worldwide. In this volume, Astro must stop the completion of a deadly robot built from alien blueprints, explosive Astro Boy balloons terrorize Tokyo, the very first appearance of Astro Boy from 1952, and more! From Osamu Tezuka, "the Walt Disney of Japan," Astro Boy is all-ages adventure packed with action, laughs, and heart. Astro Boy Omnibus Volume 5 is 688 pages, value priced and ready to rock the 21st Century! Collects all of Astro Boy Vol. 14, Vol. 15, and Vol. 16, and the story "The Frozen Human" from Vol. 17.

ARE YOU A BEAST? It may or may not be contagious. There seems to be no cure for it. Yet Monmow Disease, a life-threatening condition that transforms a person into a dog-like beast, is not the only villain in this shocking triumph of a medical thriller by manga-god Osamu Tezuka. Said to have been the personal favorite of the artist, who held a degree in medicine, and surprisingly attentive to Christian themes and imagery, Ode to Kirihito demolishes naive notions about human nature and health and likely preconceptions about the comics master himself. A promising young doctor, Kirihito Osanai visits a remote Japanese mountain village to investigate the source of the latest epidemiological mystery. While he ends up traveling the world to discover what it takes to be cured of such a disease, a conspiracy back home attempts to explain away his absence. From plutocratic Taipei and apartheid South Africa to backwater Syria and metropolitan Osaka, ambition and desire beckon “normal men” to behave uglier than any beast as we examine the true worth of human beings through and beyond appearances.

When Dan Takuya's sister marries into the mob, he is also automatically thrown into the dark underworld of organized crime. While unknowingly breaking the mob's code of silence, Dan is brutally tortured, arms severed and left for dead as punishment. He somehow manages to survive, and through rehab and with the help of an eccentric doctor, he is provided with new prosthetic metal arms. But there is a catch! He must tap into his psychic powers to move his new limbs. Through the use of telekinesis, or KP, he trains to make use of his new arms through sheer will and vows revenge to those who did him wrong. But as soon as he's out for the hunt, there is a wake of death that's left behind which he has no knowledge of. Does Dan truly have full control of his new metal weapons?

Overflowing with imagery of the cold war seen through Japan’s eyes, Ayako is firmly set in realism taking inspiration from a number of historical events that occurred over the American occupation and the cultural-revolution which soon followed. Believed to be Tezuka’s answer to the gekiga (dramatic comics) movement of the 60’s, Ayako should be considered one of the better early examples of a seinen (young adult) narrative to be published. Initially set in the aftermath of World War II, Ayako focuses its attention on the Tenge clan, a once powerful family of landowners living in a rural community in northern Japan. From the moment readers are introduced to the extended family, it is apparent that the war and American occupation have begun to erode the fabric that binds them all together. The increasing influence of political, economic and social change begins to tear into the many Tenge siblings, while a strange marriage agreement creates resentment between the eldest son and his sire. And when the family seems to have completely fallen apart, they decide to turn their collective rage on what they believe to be the source of their troubles—the newest member of the Tenge family, the youngest sister Ayako.

After being exposed to the deadly chemical agent MW, Michio Yuki leads a double life as a boring bank manager and a ruthless killer, and only two men--a public prosecutor and a priest with a dark past--have the power to stop him

ATOM: The Beginning is an aesthetically striking series that blazes its own trail and also speaks to fans of the iconic Astro Boy and God of Manga Osamu Tezuka. It’s a story chock-full of both heart and humor for fans of action-packed science fiction, robots, and manga. ATOM: The Beginning is an original manga based on the God of Manga Osamu Tezuka’s world-famous series Astro Boy. It works both as a prequel to the original series, telling the stories of the developers of the artificial intelligence that would eventually give birth to the iconic Atom, and as a stand-alone sci-fi manga about the turbulent lives of two robotic engineering students and their latest revolutionary project: the unassuming yet insanely strong A106, or “Six.”

A modern remake of Osamu Tezuka's legendary samurai tale about reclaiming stolen humanity.

A man from the slums faces his doppelganger from the other side of the tracks; three guests visiting a hot spring are reminded of their past sins by a magical ringing bell only they can hear; stranded on the moon, an astronaut is stuck within a crater, sustained for a century by a mysterious life-giving gaseous fume the moon crater expels. The Crater is a collection of self-contained short stories, ranging from horror, mystery, to science fiction. World renowned author Osamu Tezuka introduces you to an ominous world of sin and regret--you don't want to miss this one!

Toshiko Tomura is a genius; the darling of the intelligentsia. A modern-day Michelangelo, this twenty year-old is already an established international stage actress, an up-and-coming architect, and the next recipient of the prestigious Akutagawa Prize as Japan's best new writer. Her actions make headlines in the papers, and inspire radio and television programming. And like many great talents, her troubled past is what motivates her to greatness. She has the amazing ability to emulate the talents of others. Toshiko is also the mastermind behind a series of murders. The ultimate mimic, she has plagiarized, blackmailed, stolen and replicated the works of scores of talents. And now as her star is rising within the world of the elites and powerful she has amassed a long list of enemies frustrated by the fact that she has built critical and financial acclaim for nothing more than copying others' work. Neglected as a child, she is challenging the concepts of gender inequality while unleashing her loneliness upon the world as she climbs the social ladder one body at a time. One of Osamu Tezuka's most wicked tales, The Book of Human Insects renders the 70's as a brutal and often polarizing bug-eat-bug world, where only those willing to sell their soul to the masses and become something less than human are capable of achieving their wildest dreams

English/Japanese Bilingual Edition, Vol. 1 of 6A comic and romantic epic inspired by European medieval romances and brought to life by one of Japan's most famous manga artists.

One Hundred Tales is a story about being careful what you wish for. Ichirui Hanri is an ordinary accountant servicing his master. Though innocent, he is ordered to commit hara-kiri after being entangled in some trouble in his master's house. Just then, a witch named Sudama appears. She signs a contract with Hanri to obtain his soul in exchange for fulfilling three of his wishes. Hanri gets what he wants...but the price he pays is too high. An enchanting supernatural fable from Osamu Tezuka, known worldwide as the "Godfather of Manga" and the most influential person of the past century in the development of Japanese manga and anime.

When a Nazi lieutenant is sentenced to death for war crimes, he expects to escape with his life, but hubris is his downfall. A female android marries for love but is soon lost, and she must deal with the consequences. After a married man finds out his city is being experimented on, he tries to save the people while struggling with adulterous thoughts. On a dark and lonely road, a cabby picks up a shady man who threatens him, but little does his passenger know the cabby is not as he seems. An educated man falls in love with an elusive woman who has a life altering secret. American school kids learn the cruelty of war. A revolutionary fails his revolution, and an interstellar peace conference does not yield the hoped for results when space hippies defy peace conventions.

IMMORTALITY, AT WHAT COST? In the Glass Mansion, a family has been frozen in cryosleep for 20 years under the orders of their patriarch. When the oldest son Ichirou awakes, he struggles to accept the reality that he has slept away 20 years of his life. Ichirou plans to exact revenge on those in his family that stole his life from him. As Shirou, the youngest brother, attempts to stop Ichirou, he becomes aware of the dangerous side effect of cryosleep that led to its national ban years ago. How far will Ichirou fall, and will Shirou be able to stop him?

"This book tells the story of Mimio the talking rabbit, as he struggles to prove his humanity while helping his friends save Earth from an invasion of angry humanoid ants."--Endpaper

Amidst the chaos of World War II, two Japanese sailors hear of Zephyrus, an utterly captivating woman in the South Pacific. Many years have since passed, and now Zephyrus has resurfaced in Japan, wielding her mysterious power over all men to exact revenge for their crimes against women since the beginning of time! Gohonmatsu Seki is the only man with the ability to resist her allure, but even he seems ill-equipped to save his gender!

In Russia, on the eve of the revolution, a young student named Raskolnikov murders an old pawnbroker over a pocket watch. Although an innocent man is quickly arrested for the crime, Raskolnikovs's own published essay - suggesting that people who are "extra-ordinary" are above such things as "right" and "wrong" - draws the suspicion of judge Porfiry. Who will catch up to Raskolnikov first? Porfiry ... or his own guilty conscience?

A MISGUIDED LOVE, TRAMPLED BY DREAMS... Tetsu is a seemingly normal student whose passionate love for his teacher turns violent in the most unexpected of ways when another suitor attempts to stand between them. Haunted by his family's past, Tetsu must learn to navigate his desire and quell his rage if he hopes to find peace and solace in his relationships with others. Osamu Tezuka's masterful artwork and irrepressibly creative page layouts reach a feverish peak in depicting the manifestation of the tortured youth's explosive angst. Thematically rich yet instinctively relatable, Bomba! deftly weaves an exploration of the complex nature of friendship and the lasting psychological ravages of war into its tale of love, jealousy, revenge, and redemption.

This guide presents effective shortcuts for acquiring fluency in Japanese. By analyzing successful non-native learners and Japanese children, the author has compiled techniques that can be immediately utilized by both beginners and advanced students. It caters to those who have struggled with traditional textbooks, those with limited knowledge of Japanese seeking to enhance their skills, and individuals looking to boost their fluency using existing knowledge. The book introduces innovative strategies for thinking, speaking, and memorizing Japanese quickly and independently. When used alongside standard textbooks, these methods help students apply classroom learning to real-life situations, enabling them to speak naturally and fluently. With engaging commentaries, striking illustrations, and brain-teasing puzzles, this resource offers a refreshing alternative for Japanese learners. Notable features include an original manga by Tezuka Osamu, custom-written manga, mini-graphic novels, over 100 illustrations, a dynamic quiz format, and comprehensive glossaries. This book is designed to inspire and empower students on their journey to mastering the Japanese language.

A story about a biography of Shiddhartha, Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

A fantastic graphic novel version of the last months of World War II.

Adolf Kamil and Ms. Ogi finally manage to contact the nephew of the murdered geisha and deliver the secret documents. The son of a general, Yoshio Honda rejects Japanese militarism and colonial expansion and acts as an informant for the espionage network led by Richard Sorge, a correspondent for the Frankfurter Zeitung. As the bond between the widow Kaufman and Toge becomes more concrete, Adolf Kaufman's career is abruptly interrupted by his refusal to kill General Rommel. Forced into degrading assignments, Kaufman is compelled to accept Lampe's proposal and travels to Japan in search of the documents.

This drama began on the eve of World War II with three men named Adolf. The fate of Adolf Hitler, the dictator of the evil Third Reich, we know, but Tezuka's series continued after the war, following the other two Adolfs -- one the son of a baker, a German Jew; the other the son of a gentile German diplomat.

This drama began on the eve of World War II with three men named Adolf. The fate of Adolf Hitler, the dictator of the evil Third Reich, we know, but Tezuka's series continued after the war, following the other two Adolfs -- one the son of a baker, a German Jew; the other the son of a gentile German diplomat.

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Volume 6 in the ground-breaking new manga series from award-winning author Naoki Urasawa

Zurück in Japan trifft Adolf Kaufmann schneller als erwartet auf Sohei Toge – denn dieser hat in der Zwischenzeit seine Mutter geheiratet. Dazu muss der degradierte Nazi-Offizier einen weiteren persönlichen Schlag einstecken: Die von ihm verehrte Jüdin Elisa hat sich mit seinem besten Freund Adolf Kamil verlobt. Von Rachegelüsten zerfressen, kennt er auf der Suche nach den geheimen Dokumenten keine Gnade mehr, und während eines Luftangriffs auf Kobe kommt es zur finalen Abrechnung zwischen ihm und seinem Stiefvater.

Volume 4 in the ground-breaking new manga series from award-winning author Naoki Urasawa

R to L (Japanese Style) In a distant future where sentient humanoid robots pass for human, someone or some thing is out to destroy the seven great robots of the world. Europol’s top detective Gesicht is assigned to investigate these mysterious robot serial murders—the only catch is that he himself is one of the seven targets. When robots become so highly advanced in function, yet so similar in kind to humans, societal resistance is inevitable. In this backdrop of technophobic discrimination, Europol’s top robot detective Gesicht and Atom, the most advanced robot in the world continue their investigation into the serial murders of the great robots of the world. The leaves of this mystery masterfully unfold into a complex intersection of reactionary robot hate groups, global politics, and an exploration of robot identity.

Najnowocześniejsze roboty na Ziemi giną jeden po drugim. Nic i nikt nie jest w stanie tego powstrzymać. Mimo że pojawiają się kolejne elementy układanki, wszystko okazuje się znacznie bardziej skomplikowane niż się początkowo wydawało. Kto za tym wszystkim stoi i kto kim kieruje? PLUTO to seria obsypana licznymi nagrodami na całym świecie. Ten fenomen można łatwo wytłumaczyć. Za, sprawnie napisaną i świetnie narysowaną, opowieścią o robotach kryje się historia o nietolerancji i ludzkim okrucieństwie – tym co, niestety, bez względu na czas i miejsce, prawdopodobnie nigdy całkowicie nie zniknie.

In BUDDHA widmet sich Osamu Tezuka voller Fabulierlust dem Leben und Wirken des Begründers des Buddhismus und entführt den Leser in das historische Indien. Ebenso humorvoll wie auch sozialkritisch erzählt der Großmeister des Manga die abenteuerliche Geschichte des Fürstensohns Siddharta Gautama, der vor ca. 2500 Jahren aus seiner Tradition ausbrach und zum Erleuchteten wurde: fähig seinen Weg aus dem leidvollen Leben zu finden und diesen auch anderen zu weisen. Osamu Tezuka, als Japaner selbst in einer buddhistischen Kultur aufgewachsen, arbeitete zehn Jahre an BUDDHA. Zahlreiche Auszeichnungen (darunter der renommierte Eisner Award) und internationale Ausgaben belegen den Erfolg seines humanistischen Epos, das ohne Zweifel zu den großen Meisterwerken der Comicgeschichte zählt.

Black Jack je nejlepší chirurg na světě, zvládne jakoukoliv operaci a necouvne ani před případem, nad kterým už ostatní lékaři zlomili hůl, ovšem jen tehdy, dostane-li královsky zaplaceno! Obdivovaný i nenáviděný génius se řídí pouze svými vlastními pravidly, a komu se to nelíbí, může doufat jen v jediné – že jeho služby nikdy nebude potřebovat...V této knize najdete devětadvacet samostatných příběhů z legendárního seriálu mistra japonského komiksu Osamua Tezuky, právem přezdívaného „Bůh mangy“, který je už i českému čtenáři známý díky dvoudílnému eposu Zpráva pro Adolfa. Tento nesmírně pracovitý autor, který nepřehlédnutelně přispěl k současné podobě japonského komiksu, za svůj život vytvořil stovky titulů všech možných žánrů – a série Black Jack mezi nimi patří k naprostým klenotům.

Der gutsituierte, erfolgreiche Autor Yosuke Mikura hat alles, was sein Herz begehrt - Geld, Ruhm, Frauen. Warum muss er da im Bahnhof Shinjuku eine verdreckte Stadtstreicherin aufgabeln und bei sich einziehen lassen? Zumal, wenn diese Barbara auch noch frech wird und ständig seine Hausbar plündert? Eine stürmische Beziehung bahnt sich an.

Mit KIRIHITO erscheint ein Meisterwerk der Comic-Geschichte erstmals auf Deutsch. Osamu Tezuka, als „Gott des Manga“ bekannt, entwarf diesen düsteren Thriller in seiner späten Schaffensphase und stellte naive Vorstellungen über die menschliche Natur infrage. Die Geschichte folgt dem jungen Arzt Kirihito Osanai, der sich mit einer mysteriösen Krankheit auseinandersetzt, die in einer abgelegenen Region Shikokus ihren Ursprung hat. Diese Krankheit führt zu Gesichtsveränderungen, einer Gier nach rohem Fleisch und verwandelt Menschen in hundeähnliche Bestien, bevor sie binnen Monaten sterben. Kirihito versucht, die Ursachen zu ergründen und den verstoßenen Opfern zu helfen. Auf seiner Reise begegnet er den Abgründen menschlichen Verhaltens und einem medizinischen Establishment, das Kranke nur als Versuchskaninchen sieht. KIRIHITO ist eine Achterbahnfahrt in die menschliche Psyche, die große philosophische und religiöse Fragen aufwirft und die Brutalität und Gier unmenschlichen Handelns in schockierenden Bildern darstellt. Gleichzeitig ist die Geschichte ein Aufruf gegen Rassismus und Diskriminierung, die auch heute noch in der Gesellschaft präsent sind. Der dritte Band schildert den Abschluss dieses packenden Medizin-Thrillers. Pressestimmen betonen die fesselnde Erzählung und die aktuellen Themen wie Rassismus, Neid und Forschungsethik.

Mit KIRIHITO erscheint ein Meisterwerk der Comic-Geschichte erstmals in deutscher Sprache. Osamu Tezuka, als „Gott des Manga“ verehrt, entwarf diesen düsteren Thriller zu Beginn seiner späten Schaffensphase und erschütterte naive Vorstellungen über die menschliche Natur. Die Geschichte folgt dem jungen Arzt Kirihito Osanai, der sich mit einer mysteriösen Krankheit auseinandersetzen muss, die in einer abgelegenen Gebirgsregion der Insel Shikoku ihren Ursprung hat. Diese Krankheit lässt Gesichter mutieren, erzeugt eine Gier nach rohem Fleisch und verwandelt Menschen in hundeähnliche Bestien, bevor sie binnen weniger Monate sterben. Kirihito versucht, die Ursachen zu ergründen und den Opfern zu helfen, die von der Gemeinschaft verfolgt werden. Auf seiner Reise begegnet er den Abgründen menschlichen Verhaltens und einem medizinischen Establishment, das Kranke nur als Versuchskaninchen betrachtet. KIRIHITO ist eine Achterbahnfahrt in die menschliche Psyche und thematisiert große philosophische und religiöse Fragen, während es die Brutalität und Gier unmenschlichen Handelns in schockierenden Bildern darstellt. Gleichzeitig ist die Geschichte ein Pamphlet gegen Rassismus und Diskriminierung, die in der Gesellschaft weiterhin präsent sind. Die deutsche Ausgabe umfasst drei Graphic Novel-Bände mit jeweils rund 280 Seiten.

Im futuristischen Düsseldorf sind Roboter Teil der Gesellschaft. Ermittler Gesicht von Europol untersucht den Mord an Roboter Montblanc, der mit seltsamen Hörnern gefunden wird. Gesicht ist entschlossen, den Mörder zu finden. Naoki Urasawas Miniserie Pluto basiert auf Osamu Tezukas Astro Boy.

Agentengeschichte, Thriller und Zeitdokument - eine atemberaubende Mischung! Seit sein Bruder 1936 ermordet worden ist, kennt Sportreporter Sohei Tage nur ein Ziel: Rache und die Mörder zur Verantwortung zu ziehen. Während seiner Recherche stößt er auf geheime Dokumente - und wird zur Zielscheibe vom deutschen und dem japanischen Geheimdienst. Während sich in Europa die Laga dramatisch zuspitzt und die jüdische Bevölkerung vor den deutschen Invasoren flieht, kann Sohei im japanischen Kobe seine Ermittlungen fortsetzen. Er nimmt Verbindung zur japanischen Widerstandbewegung auf - und er hält unerwartet Hilfe von der Diplomantengattin Yukie Kaufmann und Kommissar Nigawa. Doch die Gestapo bleibt ihm dicht auf den Fersen. Osamu Tezuka entwirft aus historischen Fakten und spannender Fiktion einen rasanten Spionagethriller, in dem sich die Schicksale dreier Männer namens Adolf auf dramatische Weise verknüpfen. Ausgezeichneter Spionage-Thriller, der sich mit jedem Le Carré messen kann. stern Mehr Informationen: - Abgeschlossen in 3 Bänden

Agentengeschichte, Thriller und Zeitdokument - eine atemberaubende Mischung! Die Zeit der Abrechnung ist gekommen. Endlich - nach 5 Jahren - gibt es eine Möglichkeit für Sohei Tage, den Mord an seinem Bruder zu rächen. Er kann die Dokumente über die Herkunft Adolf Hitlers an die Öffentlichekeit bringen. Dazu muss er sie dem Spionagering von Ramsey zuspielen. Doch die Gestapo ist ihm dicht auf den Fersen - und zum Äußersten bereit. Osamu Tezuka entwirft aus historischen Fakten und spannender Fiktion einen rasanten Spionagethriller, in dem sich die Schicksale dreier Männer namens Adolf auf dramatische Weise verknüpfen. Ausgezeichneter Spionage-Thriller, der sich mit jedem Le Carré messen kann. stern Mehr Informationen: - Abgeschlossen in 3 Bänden

Unico fliegt wiederDas kleine Einhorn Unico hat die Gabe, die Menschen glücklich zu machen. Doch das erregt die Eifersucht der Göttin Venus. Zornig verbannt sie Unico aus dem Himmel und befiehlt dem Westwind, Unico durch Raum und Zeit zu tragen, bis er vergisst, wer er einst war. Aber Westwind hat Mitleid und bringt Unico zu den Menschen.Gibt es überhaupt Menschen in der öden Fabrikstadt, in der Unico sich dieses Mal wiederfindet? Doch! Die findige Maus Garapachi bringt Unico zu dem Mädchen Chiko und ihrem Großvater, den einzigen menschlichen Seelen in dieser Stadt. Denn in der Fabrik ist eine finstere Macht am Werk, die alles Lebendige auslöschen will. Kann Unico Chiko und ihren Opa retten? Kann der Westwind Unico retten? Remake der beliebten Anime- und Manga-Serie vom Manga-Altmeister Osamu Tezuka Neu erzählt von Samuel Sattin Faszinierend illustriert von dem Eisner-prämierten Zeichnerteam Gurihiru Riesenspaß für kleine Manga-Fans ab 8 Jahren Mit exklusivem Artprint von Christina Plaka

Am Fuße des Himalaja vor circa 2.500 Jahren: Das Ende der langen Reise Buddhas auf der Suche nach Erlösung von allem Leid ist geprägt von alten Feinschaften und gewaltsamen Auseinandersetzungen, die sich gegen sein eigenes Volk, die Shakya, richten. Erschüttert darüber, dass all seine Lehren scheinbar vergeblich waren, bittet er Brahma um Hilfe – und gelangt schließlich zur wahren Erkenntnis: Gott wohnt im Herzen eines jeden Menschen. Ein humanistisches Epos über das Leben und Wirken des Begründers des Buddhismus: vom Beginn seiner Suche nach Erlösung bis zum Eingang ins Nirwana. Angesichts von zirka 350 Millionen Buddhisten weltweit ist Tezukas BUDDHA eine zeitlose Lektüre und dazu mehrfach ausgezeichnet, unter anderem mit dem renommierten Eisner-Award. BUDDHA, eines der berühmtesten Meisterwerke des "Gott des Mangas", liegt nun vollständig in einer schön gestalteten Gesamtausgabe vor.

In BUDDHA widmet sich Osamu Tezuka voller Fabulierlust dem Leben und Wirken des Begründers des Buddhismus und entführt den Leser in das historische Indien. Ebenso humorvoll wie auch sozialkritisch erzählt der Großmeister des Manga die abenteuerliche Geschichte des Fürstensohns Siddharta Gautama, der vor ca. 2500 Jahren aus seiner Tradition ausbrach und zum Erleuchteten wurde: fähig seinen Weg aus dem leidvollen Leben zu finden und diesen auch anderen zu weisen. Osamu Tezuka, als Japaner selbst in einer buddhistischen Kultur aufgewachsen, arbeitete zehn Jahre an BUDDHA. Zahlreiche Auszeichnungen (darunter der renommierte Eisner Award) und internationale Ausgaben belegen den Erfolg seines humanistischen Epos, das ohne Zweifel zu den großen Meisterwerken der Comicgeschichte zählt. Mehr Informationen: - Abgeschlossen in 10 Bänden

Stylishe Interpretation eines Klassikers Bereits Naoki Urasawa und Takashi Nagasaki haben mit ihrer Serie PLUTO gezeigt, wie man Klassiker des "Manga-Gotts" Osamu Tezuka auf moderne Art neu interpretieren kann. In jüngster Zeit wurden gleich mehrere seiner Geschichten medial neu adaptiert - ob als Anime, Realfilm oder in Manga-Form. SEARCH AND DESTROY von Atsushi Kaneko ist eine brilliante, stylishe Neuinterpretation der Tezuka-Serie "Dororo", in Form eines SciFi-Thrillers. Nach dem Krieg setzte eine Massenproduktion von Robotern ein, welche schon bald die große Stadt geradezu überfluteten und ihr Dasein nun auf der Straße und im Untergrund fristen müssen. Eines Nachts taucht überraschend ein Mädchen vor einem Yakuza auf: es trägt Pelz, ist bis an die Zähne bewaffnet und attackiert den Gangster, der eine junge Waise namens Doro gekidnappt hat. Eine rasante Action-Story in retro-futuristischem Stil nimmt ihren Lauf...

Unico je jedinečný. Malé jednorožec Unico má dar robiť ľudí na svete šťastnými. To však vyvoláva žiarlivosť bohyne Venuše. Rozzúrená ho vyháňa z neba a prikazuje Západnému vetru, aby Unica preniesol cez priestor a čas, kým zabudne, kým bol. Západný vietor má však súcit a privedie Unica medzi ľudí. Tentokrát sa Unico prebudí v cudzom veľkomeste, plnom ľudí a nebezpečných áut. Spriatelí sa s vynaliezavou mačkou Chloe a spoločne nájdu útočisko u starej ženy. Ale netrvá dlho, kým Venuša opäť nájde stopu po malom jednorožcovi. Unico je fantastický svet, ktorý ponúka dobrodružstvo a zábavu pre malých fanúšikov mangy od 8 rokov.

Während Sohei Toge in Japan in einen Kampf auf Leben und Tod um die geheimen Dokumente verwickelt ist, spitzt sich die Lage in Europa weiter zu. Die jüdische Bevölkerung flieht vor den deutschen Invasoren, unter ihnen Studenten der Jeschiwa von Mir. Isaak Kamil wird ausgewählt, nach Litauen zu reisen und deren weitere Flucht zu organisieren. Als ihm Geld und Papiere geklaut werden, gerät er in die Fänge der Nazis und wird verhaftet. Nur ein Mensch kann ihn vor der Exekution retten: Adolf Kaufmann. Doch der soll sich wegen seiner halbjapanischen Herkunft vor der SS beweisen und erhält den Schießbefehl auf den Vater seines besten Freundes...

Dix ans se sont écoulés depuis la naissance du prince Siddartha. Ce dernier donne bien du souci à son père, le roi Suddhodana qui se souvient de la prophétie de maître Asitta : "Il deviendra le roi du monde ! Une personne telle que lui n'apparaît qu'une fois en des milliers de siècles". Sans oublier Tatta, le petit voyou attachant devenu grand, qui veut se venger du Kosala, responsable de la mort de sa famille.

Am Fuße des Himalaja vor circa 2.500 Jahren: Der Fürstensohn Siddhartha verlässt Frau und Kind, um sich seiner Berufung zu stellen. Auf seiner Wanderung durch ein gesellschaftlich zerrissenes Land, wird er von dem immer skeptischen Mönch Dhepa und von Assaji, einem Kind armer Bauern mit erstaunlichen Fähigkeiten, begleitet. Die Begegnung mit König Bimbisara soll nicht die einzige wegweisende für Siddhartha sein, denn auch Devadatta, Sohn des Bandaka, kämpft um seine Existenz und wird schicksalsweisend für den Wandermönch sein.

Eine düstere, dystopische Welt voller Korruption und gefährlicher Cyborgs Nach dem Krieg lebt das Waisenmädchen Doro in einer Welt, in der Menschen und Cyborgs auf engem Raum zusammenlesen. Die Straßen sind voller Roboter, die einst als Tötungsmaschinen dienten und nun nicht mehr gebraucht werden. Als Doro eines Nachts von einem Waffenhändler beim Stehlen erwischt wird, hat ihr letztes Stündchen geschlagen. Doch dann erscheint plötzlich Hyaku, ein weiblicher Cyborg. Mit ihren Scherenhänden besiegt sie den Waffenhändler und startet ihren persönlichen Rachefeldzug. Ausgestattet mit übermenschlichen Fähigkeiten und einer unstillbaren Wut, kämpft sie gegen korrupte Mächte. Eine spektakuläre Action-Story beginnt, in der Hyaku sich Stück für Stück zurückholt, was ihr vor vielen Jahren grausam genommen wurde. "Search and destroy" von Atsushi Kaneko ist eine brillante Neuinterpretation der Tezuka-Serie "Dororo", in Form eines retro-futuristischen SciFi-Thrillers. Actiongeladene Science-Fiction-Manga-Serie im Retro-Stil Neuinterpretation des Tezuka-Klassikers "Dororo" Abgeschlossen in 3 Bänden Geeignet für Leser*innen ab 16 Jahren Eine packende Geschichte über die Rache einer Cyborg-Kriegerin - ideal für Sci-Fi- und Action-Manga-Fans!

Endlich scheint es eine Möglichkeit zu geben, die geheimen Dokumente ans Licht der Öffentlichkeit zu bringen. Mit Hilfe von Adolf Kamil, Sohn jüdischer Exilanten in Kobe, gelingt es Sohei Toge, sie dem Spionagering um Richard Sorge alias Ramsay zuzuspielen. Doch auch der Erzfeind Toges, Gestapo-Offizier Lampe, ist nicht bereit aufzugeben. Er schickt Adolf Kaufmann nach Japan. Der Auftrag lautet: Die Dokumente endgültig zu vernichten und alle Personen, die von ihnen wissen, zu töten.