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Osamu Tezuka

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“Osamu Tezuka was a pioneering Japanese manga artist, animator, and filmmaker often called the "God of Manga." He created influential works such as Astro Boy and Black Jack, shaping modern manga and anime worldwide.”

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The manifesto · 17 principles

Treat storytelling as a responsibility, because stories shape how people see the world.
Preserve your independence of mind; follow your own vision even when it goes against trends.
Make work that is accessible to broad audiences while still carrying depth and seriousness.
Let personal setbacks and criticism fuel growth rather than discourage you.
Stay humble before the craft and keep improving, no matter how successful you become.
Value peace, coexistence, and the hope that people can understand one another.
Accept that humans are contradictory and flawed, and tell stories that reflect that complexity.
Create for the future as well as the present; art should leave something meaningful behind.
Learn from science, history, religion, and philosophy, and weave those perspectives into your work.
Reject cruelty and blind violence; even conflict should be examined through a moral lens.
Empathize with others, especially the weak, the suffering, and the marginalized.
Believe that manga and animation can address serious human, social, and moral issues.
Experiment boldly with form and storytelling; break conventions if it helps express the idea better.
Work relentlessly and with discipline; creativity is built through constant effort, not inspiration alone.
Keep a childlike sense of wonder and curiosity, and never stop imagining new worlds.
Use art to make people think, feel, and become more humane, not just to entertain them.
Protect and respect life; treat every life as precious, fragile, and worthy of compassion.