MW
Tezuka Osamu
- Mangaka
- Tezuka Osamu
- First published
- 1976
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Thriller · Monsters · Action · Psychological
- Content rating
- Suggestive
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Where it came from
MW was serialized in the Japanese manga magazine Big Comic between 1976 and 1978. It represents a significant departure from the whimsical, family-friendly work Osamu Tezuka is most famously known for, marking a foray into dark, adult-oriented crime fiction. The story centers on a sociopathic criminal named Yuki Michino and his complex, twisted relationship with a Catholic priest, Father Garai, exploring themes of corruption, moral decay, and the long-term trauma caused by a chemical weapon leak.
Tezuka drew inspiration from the cynical climate of post-war Japan and the influence of international thrillers. Designed to challenge his own artistic boundaries, the aesthetic of MW utilizes sharp, stark contrasts to mirror the grim narrative. Upon its release, the work was polarizing due to its unflinching depiction of violence and taboo subjects, yet it is now widely regarded by critics as a masterpiece of mature manga storytelling and a pivotal example of Tezuka’s versatile range as an artist.
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