Hyakumonogatari (Original Version) (Tezuka Osamu's Faust 1)

What if you could live your life again? "Hyaku Monogatari" is a bold adaptation of Tezuka Osamu's beloved "Faust" into a period drama. The original version, faithful to the original appearance, is released in a striking B5 size!

This is a manga adaptation of Goethe's "Faust," Tezuka Osamu's little-known life work. Starting with "Faust" (1950), which he wrote as a children's manga early in his career, he subsequently published the period drama adaptation "Hyaku Monogatari" (1971) and his final work, the full-length novel "Neo Faust" (1988, unfinished).

This time, we are publishing a new B5-sized edition of "Hyaku Monogatari," reorganized in the original format (the "original version"). The title pages of each chapter, which were cut from the previous edition, as well as the dialogue, have been reproduced exactly as they were when first published. Until now, "Hyaku Monogatari" could only be read in the magazine it was serialized in, but now you can enjoy it in its original B5 size.

▼"Hyaku Monogatari" Synopsis During the Sengoku period, a samurai named Ichirui Hanri is ordered to commit seppuku as a result of a family feud. He is saved by selling his soul to the demon's daughter, Sudama, and is given the chance to live a new life as a handsome young man named Fuwa Usuhito. In return for his soul, Usuhito and Sudama embark on a journey to fulfill three wishes: to live a satisfying life, to obtain a beautiful woman, and to become the lord of a castle and a province.

Serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" (July 26 - October 25, 1971 *4 installments, monthly)

To create this book, the entire manga was rescanned based on the original manuscripts stored at Tezuka Productions, ensuring even more beautiful images than ever before. Bonus features at the end of the book include materials related to the work, such as sketches by Tezuka himself. Additionally, a commentary by German literature scholar Professor Shinichi Sakayori (Wako University) on the global history of "Faust" is also included, tracing Tezuka's journey of thought as he continued to challenge Goethe.

▼Features of this Book 1. The first ever book to completely collect the "Hyaku Monogatari" in its original format as serialized in a magazine. 2. Published in a large B5 format, evoking the excitement of its original publication. Enjoy high-resolution images with a slightly larger page size than traditional book editions. 3. Featuring a beautiful new binding, this is a collector's item perfect for keeping. 4. With the cooperation of Tezuka Productions, materials related to the work (such as sketches by Tezuka himself) will also be included.

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