New Releases by Osamu Tezuka

When Pete''s late father leaves him a map of treasure island, the young boy roars down to the dock and hops on a ship headed for adventure. With his friends, the ship''s captain and his trusty canine companion, by his side, Pete must face off against the scourge of the seven seas, the dread pirate boar! But when a sudden storm sends everyone into the sea, the race is on to see who will claim the riches of treasure island first... With only man-eating sharks, an island-full of hungry cannibals, and a small army of lions, tigers and elephants, all under the control of an enigmatic Tarzan-like figure named baron, standing in their way. Note: The digital source material used for this title was provided by the original Japanese publisher Tezuka Productions. Although we at eManga try to achieve the highest quality possible for our customers, sometimes original source material maybe unobtainable or out-of-print. The source material from Tezuka Productions were provided as is. The resulting quality for this particular title was made to the best of our abilities give the available resources data we were provided.

In 1876, young Takanosuke Arashi is sent by the Edo government to deliver a top-secret message to the United States of America. When his ship is waylaid by pirates, Takanosuke is cast adrift with an eclectic group of passengers, including a dog with four names, and part of a treasure map. Then begins an adventure that will take Rakanosuke around the world, from the wild-west, to old Morocco, to Baghdad. Who will get their hands on Napoleon''s treasure first?

Japan, 1594. In an effort to hold his chief rival in check, the shogun entrusts his loyal vassal, Lord Matsunoki with a plan to construct a new castle. The castle of dawn is not just any castle though, but one to be built in a traditional European style. Will Lord Matsunoki succeed in building his life’s work? Or will the spies, traitors, and saboteurs that oppose him bring the whole thing crashing down on top of him?

Under the red sky of Mars lives an enigmatic man named Ken. Not a single person alive knows who he is, why he’s on Mars, or why he looks just like Miss Ken Minakami. In a whirlwind of gunfights, horseback chases, and utter lawlessness, Captain Ken sparks a time of change. The townspeople seek to rid themselves of the corrupt Mayor Deven (who doesn''t give a whit about anyone else), and the Martians wish to reclaim the cities that were once their homes. Stranded in a prison full of enslaved Martians, Ken must get himself out, or all is lost. From the creator of Astro Boy and Blackjack comes an epic sci-fi western on Mars starring Captain Ken and his trusty steed, Arrow. Captain Ken is an enigma. Not a single person alive knows who he is, why he''s on Mars, or why he looks just like Miss Kenn Minakami. His presence sparks a revolution—while the Martians seek to reclaim the lands stolen from them, human townsfolk aim to rid themselves of the corrupt Mayor Deven. Amidst the whirlwind gunfights and horseback chases, Captain Ken must go on his greatest adventure yet to save a woman of great importance in the middle of a Martian revolution.

In this thrilling continuation, the revolution Captain Ken sparked has reached a fever pitch. On the brink of war with the Martians, the human settlers of Mars begin a mass exodus from the planet. In Hedes, however, some townspeople have decided to stand their ground. Unable to stand by and watch his friends be murdered, Captain Ken finds himself in a battle of wits against the Martians. Can Captain Ken diffuse this tense situation? Who are these Martians looting passenger transport ships? Can Captain Ken bring down the most powerful man on Mars, the criminal mastermind Napoleon? Will Captain Ken go down in a blaze of glory, or is he merely a flash in the pan? Regardless, the ending is sure to be explosive!

Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community''s hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects and to aid victims of crime and corrupt capitalists. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. The Black Jack series is told in short stories. Each volume will contain 16-20 stories, each running approximately 20-24 pages in length. Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka''s third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion.

Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community''s hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects and to aid victims of crime and corrupt capitalists. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. The Black Jack series is told in short stories. Each volume will contain 16-20 stories, each running approximately 20-24 pages in length. Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka''s third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion.

Apollo''s Song follows the tragic journey of Shogo, a young man whose abusive childhood has instilled in him a loathing for love so profound he finds himself compelled to acts of violence when he is witness to any act of intimacy or affection whether by human or beast. His hate is such that the gods intervene, cursing Shogo to experience love throughout the ages ultimately to have it ripped from his heart every time. From the Nazi atrocities of World War II to a dystopian future of human cloning, Shogo loses his heart, in so doing, healing the psychological scars of his childhood hatred. Master storyteller Osamu Tezuka''s Apollo''s Song is a lyrical tour-de-force on the human spirit, the destruction of hate, and the triumph of love.

Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community''s hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects and to aid victims of crime and corrupt capitalists. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. The Black Jack series is told in short stories. Each volume will contain 16-20 stories, each running approximately 20-24 pages in length. Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka''s third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion.

The ocean holds many tales. Tales of mermaids, of underwater kingdoms, and of fantastical beasts lurking in the deep. Spurred by these tales, Kazuya sets out to find the truth, but what he finds is a baby?! Not just any baby, the baby Kazuya finds is Triton! The last of a once mighty and proud race of people from the sea. Triton seems human, but unusual and terrible events begin to happen with all those around him. Who is Triton, and why does he bring misfortune to everyone around him? Finally in print, Osamu Tezuka''s masterful tale of the sea! From the imaginative mind of Osamu Tezuka, creator of the beloved Astro Boy Series, comes his original and thrilling take on the legend of Atlantis: Triton of the Sea! An undersea adventure packed with intrigue, love, and out of this world creatures, but at its core, a story with deep themes regarding environmental and social issues that parallel our time, this manga has it all!

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Amidst the chaos of World War II, two Japanese soldiers hear of Zephyrus, an utterly captivating woman rumored to exist on an island in the South Pacific. The tales of this bold enchantress seducing men to their dooms are both chilling and fascinating. Over twenty years pass, and Zephyrus resurfaces in Japan, seemingly unchanged, to wield her mysterious power over men once more. The one man immune to Zephyrus’ charms is simple drunkard, Gohonmatsu Seki, son of one of the wartime soldiers. Employed to spy on Zephyrus, what will Gohonmatsu uncover about her ultimate plot to create international discord and consume the world of men? What brought this woman to conspire for decades against patriarchal society – against an entire gender – and can anything be done to stop her plans?

In BUDDHA widmet sich Osamu Tezuka voller Fabulierlust dem Leben und Wirken des Begründers des Buddhismus und entführt den Leser in das historische Indien. Ebenso humorvoll wie auch sozialkritisch erzählt der Großmeister des Manga die abenteuerliche Geschichte des Fürstensohns Siddharta Gautama, der vor ca. 2500 Jahren aus seiner Tradition ausbrach und zum Erleuchteten wurde: fähig seinen Weg aus dem leidvollen Leben zu finden und diesen auch anderen zu weisen. Osamu Tezuka, als Japaner selbst in einer buddhistischen Kultur aufgewachsen, arbeitete zehn Jahre an BUDDHA. Zahlreiche Auszeichnungen (darunter der renommierte Eisner Award) und internationale Ausgaben belegen den Erfolg seines humanistischen Epos, das ohne Zweifel zu den großen Meisterwerken der Comicgeschichte zählt.

Wolf-faced warrior Harima fights on behalf of the once-deified Ku tribe, who are persecuted as demonic after the introduction of Buddhism to Japan. This conflict is mirrored in the 21st century, when Harima''s counterpart, Bando Suguri, fights against an oppressive Phoenix-worshipping group. Sun is the longest chapter in the Phoenix series, and its structure is threefold. Harima''s story in 7th century Japan interweaves with that taking place in the 21st century, while another tale of a spiritual battle bridges both past and future. -- VIZ Media

In A.D. 663 a soldier named Harima is punished by being given the visage of a wolf. Rescued by a mysterious old woman, he is tormented by nightmares and gradually senses the spirit of Bando Suguru, a 21st century agent who fights on behalf of banished humans. Sun is the longest chapter in the Phoenix series, and its structure is threefold. Harima''s story in 7th century Japan is interwoven with one set in the 21st century, while another tale of a spiritual battle bridges both past and future. -- VIZ Media

"Strange Beings," the first of the two stories in this volume of Phoenix, takes place in the 7th century. The vengeful daughter of a lord becomes trapped on an alternate plane where she must atone for the murder of her father by treating the ailments of Strange Beings. The second story, "Life," takes place in the year 2155. A television producer devises a plan to boost ratings by televising the hunt of human clones. But things take an ironic turn when he comes in contact with a very special bird! -- VIZ Media

In the 25th century, Romy and her husband George purchase the planet Eden 17 from an unscrupulous space real estate agent. Unfortunately, their dream planet turns out to be an arid wasteland. During their desperate search for water, George is killed, leaving Romy and her unborn child to survive on their own. How far will Romy go to build a civilization on Eden 17?! -- VIZ Media

Osamu Tezuka''s Phoenix was his life''s work. Considered by many to be one of the finest works of Japanese comics art ever produced, Phoenix:Resurection takes place in the year 3344. Prof. Saruta lands on the moon and meets and acquires Robita in his final form. Spanning 860 years, the end of this episode goes beyond Phoenix:Universe and comes close to the beginning of Phoenix:Future. -- VIZ Media

This third volume of Osamu Tezuka''s acclaimed Phoenix saga contains two self-contained stories, one set in Japan''s turbulent past, the other in the far-flung future. Yamato is a bloody Shakespearean morality play, where betrayal heaps upon betrayal. Space is a trip into outer and inner space featuring some of Tezuka''s most innovative layouts ever. -- VIZ Media

Considered by many to be one of the finest works of Japanese comics art ever produced, Phoenix: Future is a rollicking space-age adventure, an apocalyptic cautionary tale, a fable of human frailty and triumph, and a fantastic voyage through time, space, and the macroverse. Above all it is a great love story, an epic account of Class II Space Patrolman Masato''s tragic, undying love for the doomed beautiful alien "moopie," Tamami. Told in bold layouts and mind-warping page designs that revolutionized Japanese comics, this is the work of the greatest manga artist of them all, Osamu Tezuka, soaring at the height of his powers. -- VIZ Media

With grand historical sweep, this self-contained opening volume of Osamu Tezuka''s acclaimed Phoenix saga is an epic account of the human spirit in a time of chaos and warfare, where would-be warrior Nagi and his crew struggle against the elements, invaders, and history itself. -- VIZ Media

Reading the “Tetsuwan Atom” (popularized in America as “Astro Boy”) comic book with his dad is Tsugio’s one refuge from merciless school bullies. And even then, without a single friend, Tsugio can’t catch a break. One day he finds an abandoned kitten, and names it after the robot hero to convince his family to keep it. But after a strange encounter with aliens honeymooning on Earth, Tsugio’s shocked to find his cat can speak – and has all of Astro Boy’s powers! Sworn to secrecy, Tsugio and Earth’s tiniest hero find themselves entangled with demonic cats, pirate ghosts, a crime syndicate, and more! Playful, ingenious and appropriate for all ages, Osamu Tezuka’s fresh take on his classic Astro Boy character will charm nostalgic grown-ups and clever kids. As gentle and humane as it is exciting, Atomcat also nurtures a positive outlook for children who might feel like they don’t quite fit in.

It is 1936 in Berlin, Nazi Germany. A Japanese reporter named Sohei Tohge is covering the Berlin Olympic Games for the Japanese press. As he sits in the Japanese press box watching the many track and field events of the day, he receives a call from his younger brother Isao, who has been studying in Germany as an international student. The two make plans to meet as Isao mentions he has something of importance to share with his sibling. While Sohei initially thinks his little brother may have found a young frau, Isao''s tone is clearly that of one who is troubled by topics much heavier than romance. When Sohei arrives at Berlin University, he finds his brother''s room has been through some sort of violent ordeal. A mysterious message was left on a note pad and a window was left wide open. And tangled in the branches of a tree directly below Isao''s window rested his dead body. Isao was murdered. Sohei would immediately launch an investigation to the murder, but almost instantly all traces of information regarding his younger brother''s study in Germany has vanished. The police were of no help. Isao''s room was also cleared and rented out to another person. Even his building manager feigned ignorance. It was as if he had never existed. Investigating the matter, it is later learned that this murder is connected to a document he mailed to Japan with information regarding Adolf Hitler. As events progress, the lives of three Adolfs, each from distinct origins, intertwine and become more and more tangled as Sohei Toge searches for his brother''s murderer.

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Osamu Tezuka''s vaunted storytelling genius, consummate skill at visual expression, and warm humanity blossom fully in his eight-volume epic of Siddhartha''s life and times. Tezuka evidences his profound grasp of the subject by contextualizing the Buddha''s ideas; the emphasis is on movement, action, emotion, and conflict as the prince Siddhartha runs away from home, travels across India, and questions Hindu practices such as ascetic self-mutilation and caste oppression. Rather than recommend resignation and impassivity, Tezuka''s Buddha predicates enlightenment upon recognizing the interconnectedness of life, having compassion for the suffering, and ordering one''s life sensibly. Philosophical segments are threaded into interpersonal situations with ground-breaking visual dynamism by an artist who makes sure never to lose his readers'' attention. Tezuka himself was a humanist rather than a Buddhist, and his magnum opus is not an attempt at propaganda. Hermann Hesse''s novel or Bertolucci''s film is comparable in this regard; in fact, Tezuka''s approach is slightly irreverent in that it incorporates something that Western commentators often eschew, namely, humor.

In the fifth installment of manga-godfather Osamu Tezuka''s Buddha, engagement with death imparts the lesson of life''s sanctity. In a Machiavellian rise to power, Devadatta, a rogue aristocrat, incites war between two kingdoms that will leave thousands dead. King Bimisara of Magadha, fearing death his son''s own hand, withdraws fatherly love. The true measure of the Buddha''s divinity will turn out to be a test of diplomacy - the power of words.

Osamu Tezuka''s vaunted storytelling genius, consummate skill at visual expression, and warm humanity blossom fully in his eight-volume epic of Siddhartha''s life and times. Tezuka evidences his profound grasp of the subject by contextualizing the Buddha''s ideas; the emphasis is on movement, action, emotion, and conflict as the prince Siddhartha runs away from home, travels across India, and questions Hindu practices such as ascetic self-mutilation and caste oppression. Rather than recommend resignation and impassivity, Tezuka''s Buddha predicates enlightenment upon recognizing the interconnectedness of life, having compassion for the suffering, and ordering one''s life sensibly. Philosophical segments are threaded into interpersonal situations with ground-breaking visual dynamism by an artist who makes sure never to lose his readers'' attention. Tezuka himself was a humanist rather than a Buddhist, and his magnum opus is not an attempt at propaganda. Hermann Hesse''s novel or Bertolucci''s film is comparable in this regard; in fact, Tezuka''s approach is slightly irreverent in that it incorporates something that Western commentators often eschew, namely, humor.

''Buddha'' is the ultimate example of Tezuka''s storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition.