Osamu Tezuka: Anime & Manga Character Sketchbook

This archival art book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of Osamu Tezuka, the legendary figure who shaped the history of Japanese animation and manga. Compiled by Mori Haruji, the volume gathers a wealth of conceptual art, rough sketches, and initial character design sheets created over Tezuka's four-decade career. Readers can explore the early developmental drafts for landmark series, including Mighty Atom, also known as Astro Boy, and Jungle Emperor, known as Kimba the White Lion. The collection offers a visual exploration of animation design history, documenting how these classic popular culture icons evolved from initial rough ideas into their final celebrated forms.