Faust (TEZUKA Osamu)

After years of failure to discover the meaning of the universe, Professor Ichinoseki decides to end his own life, but he is interrupted by the sorceress Mephist. They strike a bargain: in exchange for Ichinoseki's soul, Mephist will grant his wish for a fulfilled life... Originally published over the course of 1988, NEO FAUST is the final of three adaptations of the classical Faust legend by "The Godfather of Manga," Osamu Tezuka (Source: Ablaze Publishing)

The setting is Imperial Russia. A young girl, Minya, grew up persecuted and called ”witch” and ”red snow” due to a superstition. After losing her home and falling into poverty, in a strange twist of fate, her hidden music talent is recognized by the great composer Tchaikovsky. (Source: Tezukaosamu.net, translated) *Note: published in Shoujo no Tomo 1955/01-05*