Today, Forbes published an article with exciting news regarding the Unico: Awakening comic. Scholastic, one of the biggest publishers of children’s books, has added Unico: Awakening to their Graphix list. The list features comics and graphic novels like The Baby-sitters Club, Bone, Dogman, and many more. The article states, “The deal for the property includes…
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TEZUCOMI Kickstarter Launches August 1st
A new Kickstarter project celebrating the works of Osamu Tezuka launches on August 1st. This massive, two-volume set will include 600 pages of art, comics, and more from artists around the world. The website states there will be stories featuring characters from Astro Boy, Black Jack, Big X, Dororo, Unico, and more. If you pledge…
Amimono ☆ Horinouchi Collaboration
An adorable collaboration with Amimono ☆ Horinouchi and Osamu Tezuka brings a couple of Unico designs! Horinouchi is a graphic designer that took up knitting in 2012 and focuses on making sweaters and knit bags. He’s produced several designs featuring musical and pop culture icons, and sold them on Etsy for many years. The Unico…
CAPCOM vs Osamu Tezuka Characters Exhibition Goods Information
Another “CAPCOM vs Tezuka Characters” exhibit will arrive June 30 and run through October 29 with new illustrations and merchandise. They announced the exhibit in May, but are now sharing more information and products.
Komarikuma x Tezuka World Goods Now Available Online
Merchandise for the Shiho Takanashi’s Komarikuma x Tezuka World collaboration is now available online at GEEK WONDERS STORES. These items feature Astro Boy, Black Jack, Pinoko, and Unico.
Shinichiro Inui x Tezuka World Collab
The special collaboration with artist Shinichiro Inui will be live on April 28, 2023 (Friday)! Shinichiro Inui is the designer for the brand guernika (ゲルニカ) and well-known for his “ANONYMOUSE” (アノニマウス) series of art. The collaboration with Tezuka World will showcase Osamu Tezuka’s characters in the “ANONYMOUSE” style. Series like Astro Boy, Jungle Emperor, Princess…
DINER Osamu Tezuka Sofubi Figure Chao is Out!
DINER released a new soft vinyl figure of Chao (aka Katy) from Unico!
New Tezuka Moderno Hologram Stickers!
New holographic stickers featuring the Tezuka Moderno designs are available in Japan.
Iwashizu Shrine x Osamu Tezuka World Collab!
Iwashizu Shrine and Osamu Tezuka World are collaborating for the first time! Check out the cool goshuincho that will be available.
Contactoons 6 Now Available for Digital Download
Contactoons 6 with music by Santo Verduci is now available for digital purchase! The album features songs from several cartoons, including the Italian themes for both Unico movies.