Osamu Tezuka

Osamu Tezuka (手塚 治虫; November 3, 1928 - February 9, 1989) was a Japanese author, artist, animator, producer, director, medical doctor, and activist. He was known as the “Manga no Gaddofaza” - literally meaning "godfather of manga" - and was considered to be the Japanese Walt Disney. His work would lead to him becoming one of the most influential and innovative manga artists and animators of his day. His works would also become some of the most popular manga publications along with spawning some of the world's most well known characters.