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Astro Boy (manga)

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Immortal SF manga by Osamu Tezuka from 1952. Revolutionary for centering a robot protagonist, it continuously questioned artificial life, rights, and scientific ethics. Established as the foundation of Japanese manga, it pioneered story-driven sequential art methodology. With worldwide influence, it became the basis for subsequent SF manga and robot narratives, defining modern manga's artistic and narrative standards.

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Subcategory:Manga

Location:Takarazuka, Hyogo

Time Period:1952-1968

Influence:Global

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