Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime (Part 2)

By: Brian Mah

(pictured: Yoshihiro Shimizu and Smithsonian Translator: Ms. Wakoko)


December 11th to 13th was the last of the Tezuka events. The title of the panel was called Tezuka and the History of Anime.

The last panel speaker was Mr. Yoshihiro Shimzu, the general manager of Tezuka Productions. He gave an in depth discussion of how Tezuka's work has continued to inspire a new generation of anime and manga fans.

Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime (Part 1)

By: Brian Mah

From November 13-15, the Smithsonian Freer gallery had a panel discussion relating to the work of Osamu Tezuka. Below are some photos and sound bites I took during the event.

In attendance were: Frederik Schodt, Helen McCarthy, Natsu Onoda Power, Ada Palmer, and Tom Vick of the Smithsonian Freer Gallery.

Friday, November 13th - Introducing Astro Boy
(pictured: Tom Vick and Frederik Schodt)


Saturday, November 14th - The Film is Alive: Osamu Tezuka Filmography
(pictured: Natsu Onda Power, Ada Palmer, Helen McCarthy, Frederik Schodt, and Tom Vick)


Sunday, November 15th - Marine Express
(pictured: Helen McCarthy, Frederik Schodt, and Tom Vick)