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**An autobiography in manga form from legendary anime director Rintarô. Fully illustrated and with a foreword by director Katsuhiro Otomo, creator of Akira, this inspiring memoir is the unique journey of an animation trailblazer.** **Grand Prize Winner of the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize!** Born in 1941 in Tokyo, Rintaro joined the Japanese animated film company Toei Animation in 1958 at the young age of 17. Even in his humble beginnings, when he was involved in putting the finishing touches on the animated film Legend of the White Serpent, Rintaro made unfathomable waves for anime as we know it, with Hayao Miyazaki citing it as a core inspiration in becoming an animator and director rather than a manga artist. In 1960, Rintaro transferred to Mushi Production, an animation studio established and overseen by the “god of manga” Osamu Tezuka himself. He made his directorial debut with the TV anime Astro Boy (1963–66) and served as the chief director for the first-ever full-color TV anime in Japan, Kimba the White Lion, which aired from 1965 and made peerless contributions to the development of technical Japanese anime culture during its early years. Rintaro returned to Toei in 1977 and began work on Jetter Mars. In 1978, his directorial work on Space Pirate Captain Harlock caught the attention of the then-president of Toei Animation, leading to his appointment as the director of the theatrical version of Galaxy Express 999. Released in 1979, this film became a record-breaking hit. After being chosen by Haruki Kadokawa to direct Genma Wars in 1983, Rintaro shifted their main activities to studio Madhouse, directing major films such as The Dagger of Kamui, Yona Yona Penguin, and the critically acclaimed Metropolis. A unique journey that will take us from postwar Japan to the release of the film Metropolis in 2001, My Life in 24 Frames per Second is a journey filled with encounters, opportunities, endless nights, jazz, cigarettes, but above all, cinema. Follow Rintaro’s memoir as key milestones in the history of Japanese animation are unearthed in insightful clarity. *Source: Abraham ComicArts*
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1000 years ago, a war between humans and space witches ravaged the stars, destroying countless planets and taking even more lives. Eventually, the humans captured the most powerful witch and imprisoned her as a war criminal under the treaty. The castle where the Magic Lord is sealed away is watched over by a village where everyone has developed weak magical powers—everyone but Mugi, that is. Determined to prove that he doesn't need magic, Mugi accidentally flies into the monster-infested forest surrounding the castle and is saved by a girl that he has never seen before...
Two must-read masterpieces have been miraculously adapted into manga: Haruki Murakami's internationally acclaimed romantic short story "Hotaru", and George Orwell's dystopian tale "1984," which predicted the arrival of an ultra-surveillance society! (Source: Kawade Shobo Shinsha, translated)
The adventures of three agents from outer space who are sent to Earth to determine whether the planet, a potential threat to the universe, should be destroyed. The instrument of destruction is a device resembling a large black ball with two antennae that is variously called an anti-proton bomb, a solar bomb, and a neutron bomb. Although the three agents (Captain Bokko, Nokko, and Pukko) are originally humanoid in appearance, upon arrival on Earth they take on the appearances of a rabbit (Bokko), a horse (Nokko), and a duck (Pukko) that they had captured as examples of Earth life forms. While on Earth they travel in a tire-shaped vehicle capable of enormous speeds called the Big Wheel, which can travel on both land and water (and, with modifications, through the air). The series tackles a number of issues which were surprisingly progressive for a manga of that period; particularly ecological concerns and poverty. (Source: DMG)
A grand story of youth following the childhood friends that are as close as brothers. Mari Takato, the son of a German aristocrat and Japanese count, and Shingo Innami, the son of a doctor, are students at the all boys Jidouin Academy in the late Meiji era. A story spanning eras and continents, their journey is one of growth, friendship, and love.
1. Ohisama nanka Denakutemo Kamawanai 2. Baby Blue Eyes 3. Boy Meets Girl 4. Warren no Musume (Warren's Daughter) 5. No-No 6. Lotta Lovin' 7. Kids Are Alright 8. Ruby Tuesday 9. Strawberry Icecream Parfait
Akko and her mother have been living together since their father became the captain of a luxurious cruiser. One day, Atsuko accidentally broke her favourite mirror. She made a grave for it. On the same night, the sky brightens and Akko recieves a gift, a compact mirror, from the mirror spirit for her kind-heartedness. Whenever she sings the magic words, the magical compact mirror will alow her to transform into anything she hopes to be.
This is a fictional re-telling of the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with a new twist. Mozart was actually born a girl, but her father chose to pass her off as a boy when he witnessed her early genius in music. The main story begins when Mozart is 25, working successfully as a musician in Vienna. "He" is wildly popular, especially with the ladies, but "he" mostly avoids them in order to protect the secret of "his" gender. Unfortunately, another local composer, Antonio Salieri, suspects that Mozart is actually a woman. When Mozart begins courting a girl, Constanze Weber, it seems impossible that "his" secret and career will endure!
Even though I'm not expecting anything. I am still hoping that "something" will come along. But what is that "something"? Kyouko Okazaki's first story collection. (Source: Kawade Shobou Shinsha, translated) Collected Stories: 1. CONCRETE JUNGLE 2. Suisei Monogatari (彗星物語) 3. How to USE TANGPONG (タンポンの正しい使い方) 4. Ane Imoto (あねいもと) 5. CURRY RICE 6. Ai to Kanashimi no Party (愛と悲しみのパーティー ) 7. EATING PLEASURE 8. Mangaka Monogatari (まんが家物語) 9. TV yori Kimi ga Suki sa (TVより君が好きさ) 10. Aka Hi Kutsu (赤ヒ靴) 11. SCREEN・SINGLE BED 12. SHY BOY 13. WEEK END 14. 花 15. WHITEDAY SNOW DAY
Part of the *Azuma Hideo Best Selection* series. Other volumes in the series: 1: [21 Seiki no Tame no Azuma Hideo](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=75102) 2: [Post Hiriajuu Jidai no Tame no Azuma Hideo](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=77801) 3: [Yoiko no Tame no Azuma Hideo](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=82371) 4: [Samayoeru Seinen no Tame no Azuma Hideo](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=96568) 5: [Arui wa Azuma Hideo de Ippai no Azuma Hideo](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=103922)
1. **PICNIC** 2. **Yamada! Osoroshii Onna** (山田！恐ろしい女) 3. **Portable Boy** (ポータブル・ボーイ) 4. **Saccharine Friendship for Girls** (サッカリンフレンドシップforガールズ) 5. **No Future Boy No Future Girl** 6. **Hong Kong Special Guide: Hong Kong Running** (香港スペシャル・ガイド香港ランニング) 7. **Hong Kong Calling** (香港コーリング) 8. **Koi Suru Otome wa Chiisana Yajuu** (恋する乙女は小さな野獣) 9. **Taikutsu de Daisukina Monogoto 1: Hoshi Kuzu Kyoudai no Densetsu** (退屈で大好きなモノゴト①星くず兄弟の伝説) 10. **Ikasu Shibuya wa Koi no Machi** (イカす渋谷は恋の街) 11. **Tokyo Mademoiselle Gekijou** (東京マドモアゼル劇場) \- **Pesu yo o wo fure!** (ペスよ尾をふれ！) \- **Koi no Kata Fusagari** (恋のハ方ふさがり) \- **Kenta no Namida** (ケン太の涙) 12. **Taikutsu de Daisukina Monogoto 2: Sex nado no Koto** (退屈で大好きなモノゴト②セックスなどの事) 13. **Girlfriend 1-6** (ガールフレンド 1-6) 14. **Doterai Washira 1-3** (どてらいわしら 1-3) 15. **New Wave Kiken Ippatsu!!** (N・W危険一発‼︎) 16. **Ratome no Inori** (処女の祈り) 17. **Chounouryoku Shoujo A (Kamei)** (超能力少女A（仮名）) 18. **Zoku: Chounouryoku Shoujo A (Kamei)** (続 超能力少女A（仮名）)