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The earliest incarnation of what would eventually become Tezuka’s epic masterpiece, Phoenix [Manga Shonen] (1954-55) was Tezuka’s follow-up series to the popular Jungle Emperor (1950-54) in Manga Shonen. It began publication in July 1954 and ran until the magazine suddenly folded in May 1955, unfortunately leaving the work unfinished after just eight instalments. In a mythical age of ancient Japan, Nagi Iza, a young boy living on one of the southern islands, is on a quest to find the legendary Phoenix and save his dying father. Believing the magical healing properties of the blood of the mysterious bird is the only way to cure his father, Nagi sets off on a mission to climb up Fire Mountain, a local volcano and the home of the Phoenix.

Kazemichi receives multiple prosthetic parts and a new lease on life following an accident. Despite this, he is warned that his synthetic heart could fail unpredictably. Disconnected from reality, Kazemichi finds solace in Juri, a woman who reignites his emotions. As his existence draws to a close, he embarks on a quest for the veracity of his present and past.

Despite losing his family at a young age, Karl was fortunate enough to receive a wonderful upbringing thanks to the assistance of the Duchess Orleans and the Emperor. Regrettably, suspicions regarding the true identity of the Duchess emerged following an unforeseen explosion that occurred during a banquet held to disclose the significant message of the Emperor to her.

Kotarou Oohira is a boy with the clueless touch--he has an unusual type of ESP that is transmitted via physical contact. When he accidentally gives his cousin Tatsuki the "gift", he comes to realize that there is much more to his powers than he ever imagined!

Within this publication, you shall uncover depictions of gaming endeavors crafted by esteemed South Korean illustrators who have pioneered the contemporary Korean illustration scene. Furthermore, the book also features 15 promising Korean artists such as Kim Hyung-Tae, Opon, isanbon, popcorn, NG NoranGom, Shukei, Limha, Lekan, Tiv, SR, YiLee, Isurugi, SeeD, MonsterGOGO, panamaman, and maggi, along with a total of 200+ visually-striking game imagery, character portraits, and original artwork specimens; rounding off with a fascinating interview segment with the artists.

An enthralling one-shot in full color, created by a mangaka from Singapore, narrates the obstacles encountered by those who create a video game and find themselves unable to break free from it.

The following is a short piece exploring the consequences of time travel on Nobita, a character from Doraemon.

Girard and ViVi are special government agents known as "Right Arms" whose job is to seek and destroy people who have become "infected." In this world, a weird virus that turns people into monsters has run rampant and the only way humanity can survive is to keep tight control on those who are infected. If the virus' symptoms appear, the person must be disposed of. It's a tough world where women and children must sometimes be killed to prevent the spread of the virus.

Yamada, a student in junior high school, dislikes bothersome activities such as studying, eating, and bathing. However, upon discovering his ability to travel through time, will he uncover the path to a flawless existence?

After a catastrophic war, humanity seeks shelter underground, but some still yearn for a glimpse of the sky. The Narise Corporation has been developing a robot called Ciel, which can create visions of the world above through its melodies. Unfortunately, when a murder occurs at the company, Ciel must flee. Nevertheless, he is determined to fulfill his pledge to guide his companion to the heavens.

In The Crater, Osamu Tezuka presents a collection of standalone short stories that span across multiple genres, including horror, mystery, and science fiction. The tales are diverse and unique, featuring a man from the slums who confronts his doppelganger from the opposite side of the tracks, three hot spring visitors who are haunted by a bell that only they can hear, and an astronaut who is stranded on the moon in a life-sustaining crater filled with a mysterious gas. Tezuka weaves together a haunting world of remorse and transgression, making this a must-read for any fan of short stories.