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Marvellous Melmo, The (Manga)

Tezuka's adventures of a child disguised in the body of an adult, The Marvelous Melmo (1970-72), began its serialization in First Grader in September 1970. The feature proved popular enough that in May 1971 it also began appearing in a sister-magazine known as Good Child, and would continue running in both until the series came to a close in March 1972. Originally known as Mama-chan, the series' name was changed in October 1971 due to a difficulty in securing a trademark.

Leo the Lion Cub (Manga)

As a tie-in to the Jungle Emperor (1965-66) television show, Leo the Lion Cub (1965-67), was simultaneously published on a monthly schedule by Shogakukan in both Kindergartener and First Grader from April 1965 to March 1967 and (presumably as the readership got older) in both Third Grader and Fourth Grader from May to November 1966.

Pippy (Manga)

Tezuka’s undersea adventure, Pippy (1951-53) was originally serialized in Shuiesha’s Fun Book from December 1951 to May 1953, with a one-off Pippy side-story, “Pippy’s Adventure”, appearing in an Fun Book “Special Issue” in August 1952.

Unico (Manga)

Originally serialized in Sanrio's Lyrica magazine from November 1976 to March 1979, Tezuka's story about a magic little unicorn, Unico (1976-79) is best known manga series specifically aimed at children.

Atom Cat (Manga)

Originally published in Smile Comics from July 1986 to February 1987, Atom Cat (1986-87) is Tezuka's return to Astro Boy (1952-68) - but with a twist.