Tree in the Sun Osamu Tezuka Hardcover Edition, Complete 6-Volume Set This is a full-scale historical epic by Osamu Tezuka, set against the backdrop of the turbulent era from the late Edo period to the Meiji Restoration. The protagonists of the story are Manjiro Ibutani, a fictional low-ranking samurai, and Ryoan Tezuka (Osamu Tezuka's great-grandfather), a doctor of Western medicine. One lives as a samurai within the values of the old era, while the other embraces new knowledge and ideas as a doctor. From the perspectives of these two different positions, the end and beginning of an era are carefully depicted. Real-life figures from the end of the shogunate, such as Hachiro Kiyokawa, Tesshu Yamaoka, Kaishu Katsu, and Takamori Saigo, also appear in the story, and the intersection of historical fact and fiction adds depth to the narrative. Rather than flashy, this work quietly depicts people's ways of life, beliefs, and the swell of the times, and is a highly-regarded work for adults among Osamu Tezuka's works. ⸻ About the Condition ・Volumes 1 and 2: First edition (published in 1988) 　→ Sun-fading and damage due to aging ・Volumes 3 and later: Sun-fading on the spine 　→ Otherwise, relatively good condition All volumes are readable without issue. Recommended for those who understand that these are used books and aged items. ⸻ Recommended for those who: ・Like Osamu Tezuka's serious historical works ・Like stories set in the late Edo to Meiji periods ・Are looking for manga that emphasizes reading enjoyment #foo manga