Limited edition Tezuka Osamu artwork goes on display at new exhibition

A new exhibition will showcase a range of limited edition prints, created using traditional woodblock printing, based on the work of acclaimed manga artist Tezuka Osamu.

The upcoming “Tezuka Osamu Woodblock Print Exhibition” will showcase a collection of approximately 50 precious woodblock prints, each meticulously produced under the direct supervision of Tezuka Productions, ensuring the authenticity and quality of the artwork.

The purpose of this commemorative event is to mark two significant anniversaries: the 60th anniversary of the initial broadcast of the television anime series “Jungle Emperor,” and the 70th anniversary of the first appearance of the renowned manga series “Phoenix”.

Attendees will have the opportunity to appreciate a diverse array of works that eloquently express the enduring theme of “the preciousness of life,” a concept that the legendary Osamu Tezuka consistently explored throughout his extensive and influential career.

The exhibition will feature iconic works such as the medical manga “Black Jack,” which garnered renewed attention following its live-action television drama adaptation in the preceding year, as well as timeless classics like “Astro Boy” and “Ribbon no Kishi”, which continue to captivate and be cherished by a wide audience spanning multiple generations.

Among the notable works that will be presented for public viewing at the exhibition are the following:

“Firebird – Flight”
- Dimensions: 53 centimeters by 37 centimeters
- Price: 165,000 Japanese yen (tax included) (approx. $1,169 USD / £876 GBP)

“Panja and Leo (II)”
- Dimensions: 46 centimeters by 30 centimeters
- Price: 132,000 Japanese yen (tax included) (approx. $935 USD / £701 GBP)

“Hand of God”
- Dimensions: 41 centimeters by 37 centimeters
- Price: 165,000 Japanese yen (tax included) (approx. $1,169 USD / £876 GBP)

“Atom (Starry Sky)”
- Dimensions: 42 centimeters by 42 centimeters
- Price: 132,000 Japanese yen (tax included) (approx. $935 USD / £701 GBP)

“Character collection”
- Dimensions: 53 centimeters by 41 centimeters
- Price: 165,000 Japanese yen (tax included) (approx. $1,169 USD / £876 GBP)

The exhibition will be held for a period of seven days, starting on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, and concluding on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025.

“Tezuka Osamu Print Exhibition” Details

Dates and times: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (The exhibition will close at 5:00 PM on the final day)
Location: Saga Tamaya South Building, 7th floor event hall
Store address: 2-5 Nakanokoji, Saga City, Saga Prefecture, Japan, 840-8580

Source: PR Times