•A new documentary exploring the life and work of Osamu Tezuka, widely regarded as one of the most influential manga creators in history, is now seeking support through a live Kickstarter campaign. The film, titled Tezuka! God of Manga, examines how his creations—including Astro Boy—transformed popular culture worldwide.
The project has been made possible by IGN’s coverage, which debuted an exclusive set of art prints included in the campaign as part of its Kickstarter partnership. The prints are available to view in a slideshow gallery accompanying the report.
Tezuka! God of Manga is directed by Jason Andrew Cohn. In an official statement describing the film, Cohn called Tezuka “a preposterously prolific, enigmatic creator who forever altered popular culture by introducing young readers to a brand-new, DIY medium that rocketed around the world.”
“The creative cross-fertilization between artists in Japan and the rest of the world made Tezuka one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. This film will celebrate his legacy and introduce his incredible creations to a new generation.”
Jason Andrew Cohn, director
The documentary arrives as interest in Tezuka’s work continues to grow. Related coverage has explored how anchor text”>Unico: Awakening reinvents a classic Tezuka creation, while the film’s trailer is available for viewing.
Jesse is a staff writer for IGN.
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