Osamu Tezuka
Writing Born Nov 3, 1928 Died Feb 9, 1989 Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan 242 credits
Biography
Osamu Tezuka was a Japanese cartoonist, manga artist, and animator. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of Anime". Tezuka was the originator of anime's trademark "large eyes" style of character drawing. He was born on November 3, 1928, in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan. Tezuka was a prolific writer with 153 known credits. He passed away on February 9, 1989, at the age of 60.
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Career overview
Osamu Tezuka is a Japanese cartoonist and manga artist. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of Anime". Tezuka is credited with developing anime's trademark "large eyes" style of character drawing. This distinctive style has become a hallmark of anime and has been widely influential in the medium.
Tezuka's work as a writer and artist has had a significant impact on the development of anime. He is known for his contributions to the field, with a total of 153 known credits. Tezuka's writing and artistic skills have helped shape the anime genre into what it is today. His influence can be seen in the work of many other artists and writers in the field.
Tezuka's legacy continues to be celebrated through the Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum, which was established five years after his death. The museum serves as a tribute to Tezuka's contributions to anime and manga, and provides a valuable resource for fans and scholars alike.
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THE RIBBON HERO · Writer
Apollo's Song · Original Story
Black Jack · Comic Book
PLUTO · Original StoryPhoenix: Eden17 · Comic BookPHOENIX: Reminiscence of Flower · Comic Book
Naoki Urasawa's Manben neoTezuka's Barbara · Comic Book
Dororo · Comic BookDororo · CreatorGo Astro Boy Go! · CharactersPhoenix: "Dougo Onsen" Chapter · Comic Book
Atom: The Beginning · Original ConceptAtom: The Beginning · CharactersOsamu Tezuka Tribute - "I Animated Tezuka's Characters" · Creator
Young Black Jack · CharactersPieta in the Toilet · Original ConceptPrincess Knight - The Musical · Original Story
Buddha 2: The Endless Journey · AuthorLittle Astro Boy · Comic BookLegend of the Forest: 2nd Movement · Writer
Garon · Comic Book
A Tree In The Sun · Original StoryAnimation Maestro GisaburoPhoenix: Bonds Chapter · Comic Book
Young Black Jack · NovelYoung Black Jack · CreatorBuddha: The Great Departure · Author
Astro Boy vs The Junkyard Pirates · Comic Book
Astro Boy · AuthorJungle Emperor: Courage Changes the Future · Comic BookMW -ムウ- · NovelMW -ムウ- · Original StoryMW: The Devil's Game · Comic Book
Dororo · Comic Book
Black Jack: The Two Doctors in Black · Original StoryBlack Jack: The Two Doctors in Black · CreatorAstro Boy: Mighty Atom – Visitor of 100,000 Light Years, IGZA · Comic BookBlack Jack: Dr. Pinoko's Forest Adventure · Comic BookBlack Jack: Dr. Pinoko's Forest Adventure · Original Concept
Black Jack · Comic BookPhoenix · Comic BookPhoenix: Robe of Feathers · Comic BookPhoenix: Robe of Feathers · CreatorAstro Boy: The Glorious Earth · Characters
Astro Boy · Comic BookAstro Boy · Original StoryPopotan · CompositorsAstro Boy: Ivan's Planet - Robot and Human Friendship · CharactersThe Secret of Astro Boy’s Birth · Characters
Metropolis · Comic BookAstro Boy: Shinsengumi · Characters
The Tree In Sunlight · Original StoryBlack Jack: Capital Transfer to Heian · Comic BookSleeping Bride · NovelJungle Emperor Leo: Hon-o-ji · Comic BookOsamu Tezuka's Last Mystery of the 20th Century · Creator
Neo Faust · Original StoryAstro Boy: Volume of the Blue Knight · CharactersPrincess Knight · Original Story
Jungle Emperor Leo · Original Story
Black Jack: The Movie · Comic BookBlack Jack: The Movie · CreatorBlack Jack · Original StoryBlack Jack · Comic BookBlack Jack 3: Black Mirror Image · Original Story
Osamu and MusashiBlack Jack: A Lucky Bet / Phoenix · Original Concept
Black Jack · Original Series CreatorBlack Jack · Comic BookAmbassador Magma · CreatorAkuemon · Original Story
In the Beginning: The Bible Stories · Series CompositionIn the Beginning: The Bible Stories · Character DesignerIn the Beginning: The Bible Stories · Creator
Adachi-ga Hara · Comic BookAdachi-ga Hara · CreatorKimba the White Lion: Symphonic Poem · Comic BookKimba the White Lion: Symphonic Poem · Writer
The Three-eyed One · Comic BookThe Three-eyed One · Creator
Blue Blink · WriterAnimated Self-Portraits · WriterAnimated Self-Portraits · DirectorThe Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku · Character DesignerLittle Wansa · Novel
Self Portrait · Director
Full Filmography
242 titles- THE RIBBON HERO (2026) Writer
- Apollo's Song (2025) Original Story
- Black Jack (2024) Comic Book
- PLUTO (2023) Original Story
- Phoenix: Eden17 (2023) Comic Book
- PHOENIX: Reminiscence of Flower (2023) Comic Book
- Naoki Urasawa's Manben neo (2020) as Self
- Tezuka's Barbara (2020) Comic Book
- Dororo (2019) Comic Book
- Dororo (2019) Creator
- Go Astro Boy Go! (2019) Characters
- Phoenix: "Dougo Onsen" Chapter (2019) Comic Book
- Atom: The Beginning (2017) Original Concept
- Atom: The Beginning (2017) Characters
- Osamu Tezuka Tribute - "I Animated Tezuka's Characters" (2017) Creator
- Young Black Jack (2015) Characters
- Pieta in the Toilet (2015) Original Concept
- Princess Knight - The Musical (2015) Original Story
- Buddha 2: The Endless Journey (2014) Author
- Little Astro Boy (2014) Comic Book
- Legend of the Forest: 2nd Movement (2014) Writer
- Garon (2013) Comic Book
- A Tree In The Sun (2012) Original Story
- Animation Maestro Gisaburo (2012) as Self
- Phoenix: Bonds Chapter (2012) Comic Book
- Young Black Jack (2011) Novel
- Young Black Jack (2011) Creator
- Buddha: The Great Departure (2011) Author
- Astro Boy vs The Junkyard Pirates (2010) Comic Book
- Astro Boy (2009) Author
- Jungle Emperor: Courage Changes the Future (2009) Comic Book
- MW -ムウ- (2009) Novel
- MW -ムウ- (2009) Original Story
- MW: The Devil's Game (2009) Comic Book
- Dororo (2007) Comic Book
- Black Jack: The Two Doctors in Black (2005) Original Story
- Black Jack: The Two Doctors in Black (2005) Creator
- Astro Boy: Mighty Atom – Visitor of 100,000 Light Years, IGZA (2005) Comic Book
- Black Jack: Dr. Pinoko's Forest Adventure (2005) Comic Book
- Black Jack: Dr. Pinoko's Forest Adventure (2005) Original Concept
- Manga World (2005) as Self (archive)
- Black Jack (2004) Comic Book
- Phoenix (2004) Comic Book
- Phoenix: Robe of Feathers (2004) Comic Book
- Phoenix: Robe of Feathers (2004) Creator
- Astro Boy: The Glorious Earth (2004) Characters
- Astro Boy (2003) Comic Book
- Astro Boy (2003) Original Story
- Popotan (2003) Compositors
- Astro Boy: Ivan's Planet - Robot and Human Friendship (2003) Characters
- The Secret of Astro Boy’s Birth (2003) Characters
- Metropolis (2001) Comic Book
- Astro Boy: Shinsengumi (2001) Characters
- The Tree In Sunlight (2000) Original Story
- Black Jack: Capital Transfer to Heian (2000) Comic Book
- Sleeping Bride (2000) Novel
- Jungle Emperor Leo: Hon-o-ji (2000) Comic Book
- Osamu Tezuka's Last Mystery of the 20th Century (2000) Creator
- Saving Our Fragile Earth: Unico Special Chapter (2000) Creator
- Black Jack: The Boy Who Came from the Sky (2000) Comic Book
- Neo Faust (1999) Original Story
- Astro Boy: Volume of the Blue Knight (1999) Characters
- Princess Knight (1999) Original Story
- Jungle Emperor Leo (1997) Original Story
- Black Jack: The Movie (1996) Comic Book
- Black Jack: The Movie (1996) Creator
- Black Jack (1996) Original Story
- Black Jack (1996) Comic Book
- Black Jack 3: Black Mirror Image (1996) Original Story
- Black Jack 2: Pinoko I Love You (1996) Original Story
- Black Jack 2: Pinoko I Love You (1996) Comic Book
- Osamu and Musashi (1994) as Main
- Black Jack: A Lucky Bet / Phoenix (1994) Original Concept
- Black Jack (1993) Original Series Creator
- Black Jack (1993) Comic Book
- Ambassador Magma (1993) Creator
- Akuemon (1993) Original Story
- In the Beginning: The Bible Stories (1992) Series Composition
- In the Beginning: The Bible Stories (1992) Character Designer
- In the Beginning: The Bible Stories (1992) Creator
- Adachi-ga Hara (1991) Comic Book
- Adachi-ga Hara (1991) Creator
- Kimba the White Lion: Symphonic Poem (1991) Comic Book
- Kimba the White Lion: Symphonic Poem (1991) Writer
- The Three-eyed One (1990) Comic Book
- The Three-eyed One (1990) Creator
- Blue Blink (1989) Writer
- Animated Self-Portraits (1989) Writer
- Animated Self-Portraits (1989) Director
- The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku (1989) Character Designer
- Little Wansa (1989) Novel
- Self Portrait (1988) Director
- Muramasa (1987) Director
- Phoenix: Yamato Chapter (1987) Creator
- Phoenix: Yamato Chapter (1987) Comic Book
- Push (1987) Director
- Phoenix: Space Chapter (1987) Creator
- Phoenix: Space Chapter (1987) Comic Book
- Legend of the Forest (1987) Director
- Legend of the Forest (1987) Scenario Writer
- Legend of the Forest (1987) Storyboard
- Brave Fire S09 (1987) as Narrator (voice)
- Brave Fire S09 (1987) Director
- Brave Fire S09 (1987) Writer
- Wonder Beat Scramble (1986) Writer
- Wonder Beat Scramble (1986) Medical Consultant
- Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet (1986) Director
- Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet (1986) Screenplay
- Phoenix: Karma Chapter (1986) Author
- Yamataro Comes Back (1986) Director
- Yamataro Comes Back (1986) Comic Book
- Monster Heaven (1986)
- The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island (1985) Original Story
- Lunn Flies into the Wind (1985) Creator
- Lunn Flies into the Wind (1985) Director
- Broken Down Film (1985) Director
- Broken Down Film (1985) Writer
- Osamu Tezuka: Secrets of Creation (1985) as Himself
- Bagi, the Monster of Mighty Nature (1984) Director
- Bagi, the Monster of Mighty Nature (1984) Screenplay
- Jumping (1984) Director
- Jumping (1984) Screenplay
- Unico in the Island of Magic (1983) Writer
- A Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose (1983) Character Designer
- A Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose (1983) Original Story
- The Green Cat (1983) Director
- The Green Cat (1983) Comic Book
- Rain Boy (1983) Director
- Rain Boy (1983) Author
- Don Dracula (1982) Writer
- Don Dracula (1982) Original Concept
- Don Dracula (1982) Creator
- The Fantastic Adventures of Unico (1981) Director
- The Fantastic Adventures of Unico (1981) Story
- Bremen 4: Angels in Hell (1981) Director
- Bremen 4: Angels in Hell (1981) Character Designer
- Bremen 4: Angels in Hell (1981) Key Animation
- Bremen 4: Angels in Hell (1981) Original Story
- Bremen 4: Angels in Hell (1981) Screenplay
- Astro Boy (1980) Director
- Astro Boy (1980) Comic Book
- Astro Boy (1980) Screenplay
- Astro Boy (1980) Creator
- Phoenix 2772 (1980) Producer
- Phoenix 2772 (1980) Screenplay
- Phoenix 2772 (1980) Original Story
- Phoenix 2772 (1980) Key Animation
- Fumoon (1980) Writer
- Fumoon (1980) Comic Book
- Fumoon (1980) Producer
- Undersea Super Train: Marine Express (1979) Character Designer
- Undersea Super Train: Marine Express (1979) Story
- Unico: Black Cloud and White Feathers (1979) Writer
- Triton of the Sea (1979) Comic Book
- Thumbelina (1978) Character Designer
- One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book (1978) Writer
- One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book (1978) Director
- One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book (1978) Storyboard
- The Phoenix (1978) Comic Book
- The Phoenix (1978) Animation
- Jetter Mars (1977) Original Story
- Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye (1977) Original Story
- Tenguri, Boy of the Plains (1977) Writer
- Tenguri, Boy of the Plains (1977) Story
- 火の鳥 (1977) Script
- Little Wansa (1973) Original Story
- Microid S (1973) Original Story
- Triton of the Sea (1972) Original Concept
- Triton of the Sea (1972) Writer
- Triton of the Sea (1972) Comic Book
- Triton of the Sea (1972) Creator
- Marvelous Melmo (1971) Writer
- Marvelous Melmo (1971) Creator
- Cleopatra: Queen of Sex (1970) Director
- Cleopatra: Queen of Sex (1970) Screenstory
- Cleopatra: Queen of Sex (1970) Idea
- Cleopatra: Queen of Sex (1970) Original Story
- The Kindly Lion (1970) Executive Producer
- Misuke in the Land of Ice (1970) Producer
- Misuke in the Land of Ice (1970) Writer
- Dororo and Hyakkimaru (1969) Writer
- Dororo and Hyakkimaru (1969) Comic Book
- A Thousand and One Nights (1969) Writer
- A Thousand and One Nights (1969) Executive Producer
- A Thousand and One Nights (1969) Original Story
- Space Journey: The First Dream of Wonder-kun (1969) Writer
- Till a City Beneath the Sea is Built (1969) Original Concept
- Vampires (1968) as 手塚治虫
- Vampires (1968) Original Story
- Genesis (1968) Director
- Norman (1968) Writer
- Norman (1968) Director
- Dororo (1968) Comic Book
- Dororo (1968) Writer
- Dororo (1968) Creator
- Princess Knight (1967) Original Story
- Princess Knight (1967) Comic Book
- Goku's Adventure (1967) Writer
- Goku's Adventure (1967) Creator
- The Space Giants (1967) Creator
- Leo the Lion (1966) Writer
- Leo the Lion (1966) Creator
- Pictures at an Exhibition (1966) Director
- Adventures of the Monkey King (1966) Writer
- Jungle Emperor (1966) Writer
- Jungle Emperor (1966) Comic Book
- Kimba the White Lion (1965) Writer
- W3 (1965) Producer
- W3 (1965) Writer
- W3 (1965) Creator
- New Treasure Island (1965) Director
- New Treasure Island (1965) Writer
- The Amazing Three Pilot (1965) Writer
- Cigarettes and Ashes (1965) Producer
- Cigarettes and Ashes (1965) Director
- The Drop (1965) Director
- Big X (1964) Original Story
- Big X (1964) Director
- Astro Boy: The Brave In Space (1964) Comic Book
- Astro Boy: The Brave In Space (1964) Scenario Writer
- Astro Boy: The Brave In Space (1964) Producer
- Mermaid (1964) Director
- Mermaid (1964) Animation
- Mermaid (1964) Writer
- Mermaid (1964) Original Concept
- Memory (1964) Director
- Memory (1964) Story
- Astro Boy (1963) Director
- Astro Boy (1963) Comic Book
- Astro Boy (1963) Series Director
- 銀河少年隊 (1963) Director
- 手塚治虫 実験アニメーション作品集 (1962) Writer
- 手塚治虫 実験アニメーション作品集 (1962) Creator
- Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad (1962) Writer
- MALE (1962) Animation
- MALE (1962) Producer
- Tales of a Street Corner (1962) Writer
- Tales of a Street Corner (1962) Producer
- Alakazam the Great! (1960) Comic Book
- Astro Boy: ZZZ Fuhrer (1960) Comic Book
- Astro Boy Characters
- Galaxy Boy Troop Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Osamu Tezuka best known for?
Osamu Tezuka is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including THE RIBBON HERO (2026), PLUTO (2023), PHOENIX: Reminiscence of Flower (2023), Bounty Hunters (1996).
When and where was Osamu Tezuka born?
Osamu Tezuka was born on November 3, 1928 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan. They passed away on February 9, 1989.
How many credits does Osamu Tezuka have?
Osamu Tezuka has accumulated over 242 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2026.
What is Osamu Tezuka's background in cinema and television?
Osamu Tezuka was a Japanese cartoonist, manga artist, and animator. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of Anime". Tezuka was the originator of anime's trademark "large eyes" style of character drawing. He was born on November 3, 1928, in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan. Tezuka was a prolific writer with 153 known credits...
Osamu Tezuka by the numbers
242credits
174films
68TV series
1960–2026active years
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