Osamu Tezuka was a Japanese cartoonist, manga artist, animator, producer activist and medical doctor, although he never practiced medicine. Born in Osaka Prefecture, he is well known as the creator of Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion and Black Jack. He is often credited as the Godfather of Anime, and is often considered the Japanese equivalent to Walt Disney, who served as a major inspiration during his formative years. His prolific output, pioneering techniques, and innovative redefinitions of genres earned him such titles as the dad of manga, the god of comics and kamisama of manga. His grave is located in Tokyo's Souzen-ji Temple Cemetery.
Osamu started life, as the eldest son of three children of Tezuka family, on November 3, 1928, in Toyonaka City, Osaka. His nickname was gashagasha-atama. His mom often comforted him by telling him to look to the blue skies, giving him confidence. His mother's novels inspired his creativity as well. Tezuka grew up in Takarazuka City, Hy
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