Osamu Tezuka was a legendary mangaka, famous for his works in Dororo (1967), Astro Boy (1952), and Phoenix (1959). In his honor, Shueisha holds a semi-annual manga contest through their Weekly Shonen Jump. This award was established in 1971 and has been a way for new mangas to get funding and worldwide recognition. For the award’s 100th anniversary, a particular manga contest was […]