Osamu Tezuka work shown at Smithsonian's Freer Gallery

On November 13-22 the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery will have a special exhibition of the work by Osamu Tezuka. The presenters include, Frederik Schodt and Helen McCarthy.

Mr. Schodt is most known for writing books on Mr. Tezuka's works, such as Astro Boy or Atom Boy. He is best know for writing the books, Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics and Dreamland Japan: Writings on Modern Manga. His works led him to receive "The Order of the Rising Sun" for his contributions to Japanese culture.

Ms. McCarthy is a writer, costume designer, and speaker. She has received several awards in her native UK for her contributions to Japanese Culture. She contributed in such books as, The Anime Encyclopedia: Japanese Animation since 1917 and Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation.

Make sure you come to the Smithsonian to meet these well respected writers. The real star of the event is the works by Tezuka-sensei.

The DC anime club will also have a screening of Tezuka's work Metropolis at the Japan Information and Culture Center. Space is limited so RSVP as soon as possible.

Make sure you check out the events.