"Osamu Tezuka’s World of Science Fiction (手塚治虫SFの世界)", Original Japanese Promotional Poster 1979, Size (37 × 44 cm) N170

This is an original Japanese promotional poster printed in 1979 for Osamu Tezuka’s World of Science Fiction (手塚治虫SFの世界). Produced at the height of Tezuka’s influence, this poster brings together his most famous characters in a celebratory montage. Promotional items of this type were never widely distributed and are now very difficult to find, making them highly collectible among anime and manga enthusiasts.

Background
Osamu Tezuka (1928–1989), often called the “God of Manga,” revolutionized Japanese comics and animation, creating enduring classics such as Astro Boy (鉄腕アトム), Kimba the White Lion (ジャングル大帝), Phoenix (火の鳥), and Black Jack. By 1979, Tezuka’s works had become cultural icons both in Japan and internationally, and this promotional piece was issued to celebrate his legacy in the science fiction genre. The poster highlights Tezuka’s central role in shaping Japanese pop culture during the postwar era.

Poster design
The artwork features Astro Boy alongside the majestic Phoenix, with supporting characters such as Kimba, Unico, Princess Knight, and Black Jack piloting futuristic spacecraft across a cosmic backdrop. The central red typography boldly dates the piece as “1979,” while the tagline emphasizes Tezuka’s eternal place in animation and science fiction history. Bright, playful colors and the gathering of so many beloved characters make this a visually striking collectible.

This poster is in very good condition, with some light creasing and edge wear consistent with age (please refer to imagery, both front and back, of the exact poster for sale).

It is 45 years old.

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.