Osamu TEZUKA, 60 years after the creation of Astro

Published on 23/06/2011 - Edition 2011

Japan Expo proudly presents an art exhibition dedicated to Osamu TEZUKA, master and precursor of modern Manga and animation!

Presentation

Osamu TEZUKA impacted the whole Japanese entertainment industry, from narration style to the invention of processes that are still basics of Manga and Anime production.

Osamu TEZUKA begun drawing Manga just after WW2, to give back hope and dreams to Japanese children. He created funny and scripted stories, developed for several episodes. Story Manga became popular instantly, to both children and adults. He then proceeded to animation, where he kept on innovating.

The exhibition recounts Tezuka’s career. It produces his most famous pieces, from Black Jack to King Leo or to Astro Boy, who celebrates its 60^th anniversary, through texts and art reproductions.

The exhibition catalog is given for free in partnership with Konica Minolta.

This exhibition has been produced jointly with Tezuka Production.

On top of the exhibition

Japan Expo proposes to discover new technologies with augmented reality. Download the app, scan the logo, and here comes Astro in 3D. To be tested during the festival!

Furthermore, Yoshihiro SHIMIZU, specialist and former producer for Tezuka Production, gives a lecture highlighting Ozamu Tezuka’s influence on Japanese animation.

Eventually, you can leave hope messages for Japan on the outside walls of the exhibition.

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