As a reliable supporting Star, Echizen Gani has usually been cast in roles that benefit from a steady hand, such as a teacher, a doctor, or a stage manager. In fact, his early interactions with Black Jack were shaped by his “by-the-book” mentality. Although, at first, he was wary of the dark doctor’s lack of an actual medical license, he gradually came to respect and admire him.
Mr. Akita is one cool customer. As a teacher at Yakeno's Junior High School, and the only one to believe Maria's supernatural origins, he acts as a guiding figure of authority. The founder of the B.G. Club, his intelligence and tolerance match his physical strength.
Although - given his appearance - he seems at first sight to be a slightly old-fashioned, man of action and high adventure, his rough exterior hides a impressive dramatic range. Readers have been impressed by his ability to play both roles of extroverted bluster, as well as his ability to take on roles that call for a delicate and quiet exploration of sorrow.
Types of Tezuka Manga
Ongoing Serial: a series of episodes, published over a span of weeks/months/years where the story plot is connected from chapter to chapter and must be read in chronological order for it to be understood properly.
Chapter Serial: a series of episodes, published over a span of weeks/months/years where the story plot is self-contained to a single chapter. There may be an overarching plot, but the stories can generally be read in any order and be understood
Book: an all-in-one self contained story published as a one-off.
Supplement: an an all-in-one self contained story published as a stand-alone supplement to a regular weekly/monthly periodical.
Short Story: an all-in-one, self contained story that was published in a regular weekly/monthly periodical
Anthology: a collection of all-in-one, self contained stories that were published in a regular weekly/monthly periodical but are generally grouped together.
