Rediscovered Osamu Tezuka manga on discrimination against Koreans in Japan is reissued

Osamu Tezuka’s manga follows a Korean-born man in Japan who hides his roots and is haunted by wartime forced labor.

The story also explores discrimination, family separation and migration.

A new edition adds commentary from six experts to explain the history behind the 50-page manga.

Its renewed popularity offers readers a chance to learn about the experiences of ethnic Koreans in Japan.