Tezuka Osamu's Manga Specialism

STORY

Young Kato Hisao is crazy about Manga. Determined to be a true professional Manga artist, he submits his pieces to publications, becomes an assistant to professionals, and so on, as he looks for his chance at a debut. This piece actually serves as a practical guide-in the form of a novel organized around this fictional character-offering detailed instruction through Kato for would-be Manga artists on the realities of what it means to be a Manga writer and the trials and tribulations as well as the joys that go with it. At the conclusion of the story, the central character has the opportunity to show his debut works to Tezuka Osamu, whom he has chanced to meet in a coffee shop. The ten lessons that Tezuka Osamu offers the character on how to be a professional Manga artist will strike a frightening chord with many a professional in the field.

DESCRIPTIONS

"The Manga Mind ~ Ideas & Techniques," published by Kobunsha Co., Ltd., 1987.