Alakazam the Great (1961)
May 5, 1999Mischievous Monkey's Adventures/Animation
Anime version of the classic tale Chinese legend Journey to the West made Osamu Tezuka, this comes with a fast-paced action and is undeniably likable
Osamu Tezuka
Belladonna of Sadness (1973)
Mar 7, 2018Anime Erotica/Temptation by the Devil
Osama Tezuka is a cult figure in anime and manga – what is less well known is that he also made adult animation. This, about a woman's temptation by The Devil in mediaeval France, is a mind-boggling array of psychedelia and eroticism
Unico (1981)
Nov 8, 2004Anime/Young Unicorn Boy's Adventures
aka The Fantastic Adventures of Unico Japan. 1981. Crew Director – Toshio Hirata, Screenplay – Masaki Tsuji, Based on a Story by Osamu Tezuka, Producer – Shintaro Tsuji, Music – Ryo Kitayama, Art Direction – Akio Sugino. Production Company – Sanrio. Plot The gods are jealous of the young unicorn boy Unico who can bring […]
Metropolis (2001)
Jan 25, 2002Anime/Retro Future/Android Girl
Stunning anime remake of Metropolis based on an Osasmu Tezuka. The visuals and particularly the design are overwhelming – like a Cyberpunk film set in a stylised Art Deco world
Astro Boy (2009)
Nov 14, 2009Anime TV Series Remake/Android Boy
This animated theatrical remake of the old Astro Boy cartoon series is nicely made, although the film often feels over-simplistic in its scripting and use of cliches