Artist Spotlight

This section highlights manga creators whose work is significant to the evolution of anime and manga. We focus on their mainstream, non‑explicit achievements while acknowledging their broader influence on genre development.

• Go Nagai: Creator of Mazinger Z, Cutie Honey and Devilman. Read his profile here.
• Osamu Tezuka: The “godfather of anime” and creator of Astro Boy and Phoenix. Read his profile here.
• Masamune Shirow: Author of Ghost in the Shell and a pioneer of cyberpunk aesthetics. Read his profile here.