My Sensei, Osamu Tezuka

My Sensei, Osamu Tezuka is a biographical manga work authored by Mitsutoshi Furuya. Furuya served as one of the key assistants to Osamu Tezuka, the legendary 'God of Manga,' during the mid-20th century. This volume serves as a personal account of his apprenticeship, providing a rare, intimate look at the daily life, creative rigor, and idiosyncratic personality of the man who fundamentally shaped the medium of Japanese comics.

The design and narrative approach of the work reflect the respectful yet candid tone of a former protégé reflecting on his mentor. Furuya draws upon his firsthand experience within Tezuka's prolific studio, known as Mushi Production, to illustrate the intense atmosphere of manga creation during that era. The work is widely regarded by scholars and enthusiasts as an essential primary source for understanding Tezuka’s methodology and his profound influence on the generation of artists who worked under his direct supervision.