Godfather of Anime, Osamu Tezuka He'll make you an animation you can't refuse (watching)
Countless anime and manga series from Japan have captured the hearts of millions all around the globe, but where did it all start? Tezuka Osamu is one of the most important persons in the history of Japanese anime, which is defined as all animated content from Japan, and he is regarded as the father of Japanese anime.
Not all powerful anime dads are heroes. In fact, some even become the arch-enemy of their children. Whether they use their powers for good or for evil, some anime dads are the strongest characters around and a true force to be reckoned with.
Tezuka began what was known as the manga revolution in Japan with his New Treasure Island published in 1947. His legendary output would spawn some of the most influential, successful, and well received manga series including the children mangas Astro Boy, Princess Knight and Kimba the White Lion,...
A shōnen manga series created by Tezuka which was serialized in the Manga Shōnen magazine. An anime based on the manga was created, broadcast in Japan from 1965 and in North America from 1966. It was the first color animated television series created in Japan.
The Big Three refers to three very long and very popular anime, Naruto, Bleach and One Piece. The Big Three was a term used to describe the three most popular running series during their golden age in Jump's mid 2000s period - One Piece, Naruto and Bleach.
Akira ToriyamaToriyama at the Shonen Jump launch party, New York (2002)BornApril 5, 1955 Nagoya, Aichi, JapanOccupationManga artist, character designer, model designerYears active1978–present7 more rows
Since its release, Dragon Ball has become one of the most successful manga and anime series of all time, with the manga sold in over 40 countries and the anime broadcast in more than 80 countries....Dragon BallCreated byAkira ToriyamaOriginal workDragon Ball (1984–1995)OwnerBird Studio/ShueishaPrint publications16 more rows
Anime fans have spent countless hours arguing about everything in their favorite shonen series from power levels to lore details. However, one of the most common debates focuses on why Dragon Ball and its various spin-offs are not considered part of the Big Three anime powerhouses.
The 4 Kings Of Shonen Animeドラゴンボール (Dragon Ball) Japanese Level: ☆☆ This is where it all started, and still reigns as one of the most well known anime of all time, spanning multiple generations. ... ブリーチ (Bleach) Japanese Level: ☆☆☆ ... ワンピース (One Piece) Japanese Level: ☆☆☆ ... ナルト (Naruto) Japanese Level: ☆☆☆
The 12 Strongest Anime Characters of All Time1 Saitama (One Punch Man)2 Son Goku (Dragon Ball) ... 3 Giorno Giovanna (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) ... 4 Anos Voldigoad (The Misfit of Demon King Academy) ... 5 Tetsuo Shima (Akira) ... 6 Muzan Kibutsuji (Demon Slayer) ... 7 Kaguya Otsutsuki (Naruto) ... 8 Yhwach (Bleach) ... More items...•
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The first anime that was produced in Japan, Namakura Gatana (Blunt Sword), was made sometime in 1917, but there it is disputed which title was the first to get that honour.
Goku is 37 years old, but when looking at both of Goku's deaths in the Dragon Ball universe, he hasn't been alive for eight of those years, with his physical age being closer to 30 as a result.
Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach are known as the “Big Four.” In some fans' eyes, Dragon Ball is seen as the grandfather of Shonen while One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach are known as the “Big Three”. You can find inspiration from each of the “Big Four” in almost all Shonen anime.
The sheer untapped power of Saitama from One-Punch Man beats Dragon Ball's Goku in terms of strength. There are two names repeatedly brought up when discussing the most powerful anime characters. First is Goku from the classic shonen series Dragon Ball. Second is Saitama from the highly-popular One-Punch Man.
Another reason why Dragon Ball Z is the best anime is that they sure knew how to do proper character development. Vegeta had one of the most perfect character development arcs in history, in fact, his character never stopped developing. The anti-heroes in anime owe their existence to Vegeta, at least a lot of them.
The production of animation in Japan began in 1917 and was influenced by western animation films of that time which were imported in the early 20th century. But not many films were produced. It was only after WWII that the production of animation gradually increased in Japan.
This manga was serialized in a comic magazine between 1952 and 1963, and it became TV anime from 1963 to 1966. Astro Boy is the story of a robot energized by nuclear power in the 21st century. He was made by Dr. Tenma who lost his son in a traffic accident. So, Tenma made Atom to resemble his deceased son.
The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum opened in 1994, five years after his death. The museum is in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture where Osamu grew up. They exhibit documents and goods related to him in capsules that look like the ones that appear in the ‘Phoenix’. You can read almost all his manga and watch his animes here.
Gendo Ikari is one of the main antagonists of Neon Genesis Evangelion and the father of the protagonist, Shinji Ikari. For Shinji's entire life, Gendo has had little to no interest in being his father. After the death of his wife, his main focus is on acquiring power.
While a loyal officer and a loving family man, Maes Hughes is one of the more unassuming heroes of Fullmetal Alchemist. Unlike Roy Mustang, he isn't an alchemist, and he is much more involved in police work than fighting. However, his abilities are just as vital and his skills are unmatched.
Joseph Joestar is the main protagonist in Part 2 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and a supporting character throughout Part 3. Both a proficient Ripple and Stand user, Joseph packs a punch with his combined power and wit. Along with his natural abilities, he wields a number of weapons, all infused with his Ripple.
Though Maka's disdain for him leaves a negative impression, Spirit Albarn is more than meets the eye. He is the loving though often misguided father of Soul Eater protagonist, Maka Albarn. While he holds a comic relief role through most of the series, Spirit shouldn't be taken lightly.
Enji Todoroki, known better as Endeavor, the Flame Hero, is one of the top heroes in My Hero Academia. Though his abilities are impressive and he reigns as one of the strongest heroes, Enji desires far more. He is proud and ambitious, determined to become No. 1 and surpass All Might.
Known by most as the "World's Worst Criminal," Monkey D. Dragon is the Supreme Commander of the Revolutionary Army and the father of the protagonist of One Piece, Monkey D. Luffy. Through much of the series, he is something of a mystery. He mainly appears in times of trouble to aid Luffy and his friends.
From the very start of Naruto, everyone praises the mysterious Fourth Hokage who gave his life to protect the Hidden Leaf from the Nine-tailed Fox. Even before fans know who Minato is as a person, they know that he was one of the greatest Shinobi to ever live. Renowned by the world as Konoha's Yellow Flash, it is no surprise that he became Hokage.
Dario Brando is the father of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure 's main villain, Dio, which explains a lot about his parenting style and why Dio turned out the way that he did. Dario was an alcoholic, a gambler, and an abusive man not only to Dio but also towards his wife. He literally made her work herself to death.
Due to some unfortunate circumstances, he had to place the one-tail beast (known as Shukaku) inside of his own son, Gaara . However, this isn’t the worst thing that he did. Instead of trying to help Gaara control his powers and the tailed beast inside of him, he pushes Gaara away.
In the end, it turns out the Gendo puts Shinji through all of these things in order to bring back his wife.
This is how, after Dario’s death, Dio ends up living with Jonathan.
Gendo Ikari is a father that abandons his crying and pleading son, Shinji, because the only person that he ever loved was his wife. Except this isn’t entirely true as he was having an affair.
Even in the cutthroat world that is Berserk, Gambino is an incredibly horrible father. He adopted a young boy named Guts, the protagonist of the story, and trained him to fight, which is the only nice thing that he ever did.
Epic fights, abilities, and a pretty great storyline. Yes, Goku does save the world countless times, but that doesn’t make him the world’s greatest dad.
2 Kikyo And Silva Zoldyck From Hunter X Hunter. Killua was born into a family of assassins and began training to be the best killer by the age of three. By age eleven, he had killed countless people due to how he was raised by his parents, Silva and Kikyo.
Tucker sacrificed the lives of both his wife and daughter for his experiments. The disturbing scene is when it is revealed he physically combined his five-year-old daughter, Nina, and her pet dog, Alexander, into a chimera.
Saika took her frustrations out of Yuno by locking her in a cage with little to no food. For a time, Yuno endured this punishment willingly. However, it tremendously backfired when Yuno eventually locked both her parents in the same cage. They eventually died of dehydration.
Due to a misunderstanding, Jojo's father instead thought Dario saved his life. Due to this, Dio eventually gets adopted by Jojo's family as a way to pay back Dario.
To Ragyo, her daughters are nothing more than tools. Her oldest daughter, Satsuki, gets violated by her. Her second daughter, Ryuko, is disposed of with no grief when Ragyo believes she is dead. Ragyo also orders her third daughter to sacrifice her own life.
Mother of the show's protagonist, Saki was a professional pianist. However, due to a terminal illness, she could no longer play. So she decides to live through her son, putting him through grueling piano lessons where she abuses him every time he makes a mistake.
9 Saika Gasai From Future Diary. Saika Gasai is a minor character with major consequences. She is the mother of Yuno Gasai and is a direct cause of her daughter's descent into madness. At first, she was a loving mother but she herself slowly lost her mind as her husband's work schedule made him too busy.
From the very first episode of the anime, viewers learn Izuku's mother, Inko Midoriya, is raising him alone. His father, Hisashi Midoriya, is working abroad in the United States, and according to Inko, he has an unnamed Fire Breath Quirk. Not much else is known about the character beyond that.
Hisashi's job transfer to America is never fully explained. This can easily be for a myriad of reasons, as it's not out of the question that his father may have actually abandoned Izuku and Inko due to Izuku's Quirklessness. However, the theory of the connection between Izuku and All for One would explain this absence differently.
Quirklessness is very rare in the world of My Hero Academia. While it works well as a plot point, one cannot help but wonder if its causes may be different from what viewers originally think. With a villain extracting Quirks in the picture, the situation may be more complex.
Izuku's Quirklessness is proven by an X-ray of his foot, which points out that he has an extra joint in his pinky. This may mean that he was indeed Quirkless, instead of being robbed of his Quirk. However, Quirks are, in the end, all about genetics. Being a First-Generation Quirk user, All for One would have most likely had Quirkless parents.
At the beginning of the series, Izuku is diagnosed as Quirkless by Doctor Tsubasa. While the character seems unimportant at the time, beyond the rather brutal way he crushes Izuku's dreams, later developments prove this may not be the case.
Not much is known about Doctor Tsubasa, independently of his connection to Kyudai Garaki. However, he does have a grandchild, a small boy with a wing Quirk that is part of young Katsuki Bakugou's group of bullies.
All Might's mentor, Nana Shimura, remains one of the most important figures in his life, even years after her death. Her trust and assistance follow him all throughout his years as a hero. He is crushed when he learns that Nana's grandchild has become the villain Tomura Shigaraki, twisted by All for One for his evil goals.