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Osamu Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka: The God of Manga Early Life and Influences Born on November 3, 1928, in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, as 手塚 治 (Tezuka Osamu). His family was well-educated; his father worked in management, and ancestors included lawyers and doctors. Early exposure to art: His mother frequently took him to the Takarazuka Grand Theater, influencing his later costume designs and visual style. Walt Disney was a major formative influence,…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Osamu Tezuka's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Osamu Tezuka's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.