Osamu Tezuka's Black Jack Exhibition
Black Jack is a manga series by the legendary Osamu Tezuka, the creator behind some of Japan’s most iconic characters, including Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion. First published in the 1970s, Black Jack follows the dramatic medical adventures of its enigmatic surgeon protagonist.
This exhibition at the Abeno Harukas Art Museum is the largest-ever showcase dedicated to Black Jack. On display are more than 500 original manuscripts, alongside issues of Weekly Shonen Champion (where the manga first appeared as a series), first-edition volumes published in the 1970s, and handwritten drafts from over 200 episodes. These rare materials are presented alongside archival documents that highlight Osamu Tezuka’s creativity and passion.