Tezuka: God of Manga Documentary Launches Kickstarter Campaign

A feature-length documentary titled Tezuka: God of Manga has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The project aims to raise US$49,999 and has already secured US$10,726 as of press time. The funding drive concludes on November 13.

The film is scheduled for completion in 2028, marking the centennial anniversary of Osamu Tezuka's birth. Backer rewards include an Astro Boy T-shirt, Blu-ray Disc or DVD copies of the movie, and art prints by Yūko Shimizu. These items are slated for distribution in July 2028.

Directed by Jason Andrew Cohn, the documentary features interviews with prominent creators such as Katsuhiro Ōtomo, Naoki Urasawa, and Gō Nagai. Scholars Fred Schodt and Helen McCarthy also contribute to the production.