Osamu Tezuka, sometimes referred to as Tezuka Osamu in traditional Japanese style, is often called "the father of Japanese manga," or comic books. Tezuka was instrumental in fostering manga's boom in ...
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Since the 2001-2003 ''Lord of the Rings'' trilogy and 2003's
''Last Samurai'' starring Tom Cruise, all shot in New Zealand, became
international hits, the country has gradually been drawing J...
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A decade ago the word ''manga'' would have barely recorded a
blip on Australia's pop cultural radar.
Outside a small group of loyal underground fans, the distinctive
Japanese-style comics ...
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Osamu Tezuka
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