Ode to Kirihito
Vertical · 2010 · 2 issues
About the series
Vertical's 2010 release of Osamu Tezuka's Ode to Kirihito presents the master's complete, unflinching 1970s medical thriller in a two-volume English-language edition. This harrowing story follows a young doctor afflicted by a mysterious, deforming disease, using its premise to explore themes of prejudice, identity, and societal cruelty with Tezuka's characteristic depth and emotional power. A landmark work from the "God of Manga," it stands as a mature, psychologically complex drama that showcases his range beyond his more famous children's tales.
