Osamu Tezuka is the father of manga and the single most important creator in the medium's modern history. He penned over 700 books in his lifetime, including time-tested classics Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack, and Buddha. His influence on manga and comic artists worldwide is profound, and his work continues to be enjoyed by millions of readers and viewers all over the globe. Satoshi Shiki is a prolific manga artist known for his work on titles like Kamikaze and XBlade. Recently, he earned attention from Western audiences by drawing the manga Attack on Titan: Before the Fall.
