March 18, 2005
Bambi and Pinocchio by the God of Manga
Tezuka Osamu is often referred to as the God of Manga and widely known to had been a big fan of Disney animation. But few people knew that he had reproduced Disney's Bambi and Pinocchio in manga.
Tezuka published Bambi in 1951 under licence by Disney. Pinocchio was published in 1952 without permission, but I don't think he was in search of any material profit. I believe he drew them in order to introduce his beloved animated movies to Japanese kids.
Now, with the help of Disney, they are coming out after half a century.
復刻版 手塚治虫のディズニー漫画 バンビ ピノキオ
Fukkokuban Tezuka Osamu no Disney Manga Bambi, Pinocchio
Release date: April 10th, 2005
Disney said they consider it culturally significant to preserve them in the form of a book and gave permission on the condition that they hold the copyright concerning about those manga.
Tezuka published Bambi in 1951 under licence by Disney. Pinocchio was published in 1952 without permission, but I don't think he was in search of any material profit. I believe he drew them in order to introduce his beloved animated movies to Japanese kids.
Now, with the help of Disney, they are coming out after half a century.
復刻版 手塚治虫のディズニー漫画 バンビ ピノキオ
Fukkokuban Tezuka Osamu no Disney Manga Bambi, Pinocchio
Release date: April 10th, 2005
Disney said they consider it culturally significant to preserve them in the form of a book and gave permission on the condition that they hold the copyright concerning about those manga.
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