Osamu Tezuka

Dr. Osamu Tezuka (手塚 治虫, Tezuka Osamu, November 3, 1928 - February 9, 1989) was a Japanese manga artist and animator. Born in Osaka Prefecture, he is best known as the creator of Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion. He is often accredited as the Father of Anime, and the Walt Disney of Japan.