Kami no Toride

A collection of one-shots done during the 1970s, all regarding some aspect of Tezuka's early life. Includes a reflection of his time at the famous Tokiwa-so. - Record of the Life of Gachaboy: A reflection on Tezuka's career up to that point. Tezuka encounters the God of Manga right after the war, who nicknames Tezuka "Gachaboy". He is determined to see Tezuka become a great mangaka, no matter what - and restore manga's presence in Japan. - Paper Fortress: Right at the end of the war, Tezuka is doing manga in private in high school. He meets a girl who fully understands his situation, and they get along well. In a society where manga, dancing, and even informal relationships are forbidden, how will Tezuka, crazy about manga, keep on? - Hungry Blues: Directly following Paper Fortress, Tezuka is now a hungry, desperate student with little luck on his path in manga. Things change when he comes across a young lady who works for a newspaper, and he manages to land a serial for it. However, in an era rife with turmoil and starvation, Tezuka's own stomach may prove to be a serious intrusion in not just his manga-making career, but his very life. - Tokiwa-so Monogatari: Part of a series recounting memories within the famous apartment complex, Tezuka showcases its history through commentary from the building itself! - The Letter that Came: Tezuka receives an ominous letter that may put him in hot water. - Animal Tsurezuregusa: Two reflections on animals Tezuka had encountered in his early years - the first a horse, the second two tanuki. An excerpt of Dotsuitare featuring Tezuka is also included at the end. This excerpt is a compilation of scenes/segments of Tezuka's scenes. Animal Tsurezuregusa won the 21st Bungeishunju Manga Award in 1975, along with Tezuka's, very famous, Buddha