アポロの歌 [Aporo no Uta] [Apollo's Song]

Osamu Tezuka’s Apollo’s Song is a singular, standalone 1970 graphic novel from Shōnen Gahōsha that fuses science fiction with mythic romance. The story follows a troubled young man who, after a fateful encounter, is cursed to relive a cycle of love and violence across past, present, and future lives—a cosmic punishment tied to the god Apollo. Tezuka’s signature blend of philosophical depth, emotional intensity, and dynamic art makes this a landmark work, exploring the eternal, often painful nature of love. Though just one issue, its ambitious scope and raw power have cemented it as a key text in the master’s post-war manga canon.