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15th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Nominees Announced
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The Black Jack) by recognizing the manga that best follow his tradition.
This year's nominating committee — which includes manga creator Shion Miura, essayists, and university professors — selected from among the works that were published from January to December of 2010.
The newspaper awards a 2-million-yen ($24,000) Manga Grand Prize along with a statuette of Tezuka's Mighty Atom character. In addition, 1 million yen (US$12,000) goes to each of the winners of the New Artist Prize, Short Work Prize, and the Special Prize every year. The winners will be announced in the middle of April, and the actual awards presentation ceremony will take place on May 27.
Shigurui
Story & Art: Takayuki Yamaguchi
Original creator: Takemitsuzamurai
Story: Issei Eifuku
Art: Hiromu Arakawa
Square Enix
Published in North America by Kodansha
Source: Anime Anime Japan
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