Osamu Tezuka

Osamu Tezuka was a Japanese manga artist, director, animator and doctor of medicine whose career helped shape modern manga and television anime. He debuted in manga in 1946, created works including Astro Boy, Jungle Emperor, Phoenix, Black Jack and Dororo, and was a major force in early television animation. His influence and prolific output earned him enduring titles such as the "God of Manga."