A rediscovered Tezuka manga finds new readers in Japan
再刊された手塚治虫の漫画、日本で新たな読者に届くトレンド・流行
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A little-known manga by Osamu Tezuka is attracting new readers in Japan. First published in 1970, The Long Cave explores discrimination against ethnic Koreans living in the country. Hosei University Press reissued it in June, and the edition has reached its seventh printing. The work had not appeared in collections of Tezuka’s complete works.
The story follows a company executive who has acquired Japanese citizenship but tries to hide his Korean roots. Memories of forced wartime labour continue to trouble him. Through his family’s experiences, the manga addresses discrimination, separation and differences between generations. Its editor says he was surprised that a work from decades ago still raised such relevant questions.
The new edition pairs the 50-page manga with 80 pages of commentary by six experts. The publisher wanted readers to understand the historical background rather than encounter the story without explanation. Contributors hope the book can open a conversation about the history and contributions of Korean residents in modern Japan.