80 Yokoyama Mitsuteru $B2#;38w51(B
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80 Yokoyama Mitsuteru $B2#;38w51(B
A prolific writer in the 60's, and a contemporary of Tezuka. His early works
are visibly inferior to Tezuka's works of the time, though he did improve a
lot. Over the years, Yokoyama has authored dozens of titles; only a few are
listed here.
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Tetsujin #28 $BE4?M#2#89f(B - published by Akita Shoten, 10 volumes @ Y380.
A popular series about the same time as Tetsuwan Atom (early 60s).
Decidedly inferior drawing. Still, the pioneer of the controllable giant
robot class. Made into a B\&W TV series, and later spawned off a remake/
continuation TV series. Black Ox rules! This manga decidedly made Yokoyama
into a big name.
Iga no Kagemaru $B0K2l$N1F4](B - published by Akita Shoten, 15 volumes @
Y380.
One of the original ninja series, with slightly better art than its
competitors. Unlike Shirato Sampei's stuff, this series is definitely
manga-like rather than gekiga-like. The story is basically about a group
of ninjas who are in the shogun's employ, and they fight other ninjas who
are working for rebellious factions.
Kamen no ninja Akakage $B2>LL$NG&!{@V1F(B - published by Akita Shoten, 3
volumes @ Y380.
This manga marks an improvement Yokoyama's drawing ability. Similar
generic theme to the above, except the Akakage (red shadow) was a
hida-ninja and worked for Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Most of the stories are of
multiple member ninja groups fighting each other (and most of them die).
Made into a live action TV series around the same time (kind of stupid
with lots of monsters, but I liked it). Remade into an anime in the late
'80s.
Giant Robo
Protracted series that was finished before it got interesting. Basically
an espionage story concerning the BF group who made 3 giant robots GR1, 2
and 3 which were supposed to be unbeatable in land, water, air
respectively. They lose GR1 and story gets complex after that. Made into a
silly live action TV series Susume Gianto Robo, and recently remade into
an OAV with a more original story and characters.
Babel ni-Sei $@%P%S%k#2@$(B - published by Akita Shoten, 11 volumes @ Y380.
This went on forever! Describes the battle between Yomi and Babel ni-sei,
the latter being a student plucked from his home and trained to be the
master of the tower of babylon (Babel no toh). Featuring lots of
paranormal powers, this highly influential manga was the precursor of
titles such as Locke the Superman.
The name is 101 $@$=$NL>$O#1#0#1(B - published by Akita Shoten, 3 volumes @
Y1200.
A young boy breaks into a research lab and destroys some samples. It turns
out that he is a powerful esper. A secret organization had somehow
obtained some of his blood. The blood sample was labeled "From test
subject #101." Hence the title of the manga. His blood, when injected into
other people, will cause the manifestation of psychic powers. The boy
finds out about this and destroys the blood samples, but is too late.
There have been already many psychics created, and they are evil. It's him
against the organization.
Sangokushi $@;09q;V(B - published by Ushioshuppansha, 1970s-1988, 60 volumes
@ Y370, 41 wide-ban volumes @ Y480.
A fairly straightforward retelling of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms
epic. There is an accompanying encyclopedia, Sangokushi Jiten
$@;09q;V;vE5(B (Ushioshuppansha, Y500). There are numerous manga
versions of this epic; Yokoyama's is but one of them.
Koha to Ryuho $@9`1)$HN-K.(B - published by Ushioshuppansha, 1990, 15 volumes
@ Y390.
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