Ayako av Osamu Tezuka

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Long considered as one of Osamu Tezuka''s most political narratives, <i>Ayako </i>is also considered to be one of his most challenging as it defies the conventions of his manga by utilizing a completely original cast and relying solely on historical drama to drive the plot. Ayako, pulls no punches, and does not allow for gimmicks as science-fiction or fantasy may. Instead Tezuka weaves together a tale which its core simply focuses on a single family, a family that could be considered a metaphor for a rapidly developing superpower.<br><br>Overflowing with imagery of the cold war seen through Japan''s eyes, Ayako is firmly set in realism taking inspiration from a number of historical events that occurred over the American occupation and the cultural-revolution which soon followed. Believed to be Tezuka''s answer to the <i>gekiga</i> (dramatic comics) movement of the 60''s, Ayako should be considered one of the better early examples of a <i>seinen</i> (young adult) narrative to be publish