kimba, the emperor of the jungle.

OSAMU TEZUKA (Japan, 1928- 1989).
"Kimba the emperor of the jungle".
1 celluloid + drawing + scene background.
Measurements: 23 x 26,5 cm; 35 x 26 cm (background); 23,5 x 36 cm (drawing).
Kimba the Emperor of the Jungle is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka that was serialized in Manga Shonen magazine from November 1950 to April 1954. Mushi Production created an anime based on the manga and aired on Fuji Television from 1965 to 1967 and served as the basis of inspiration for the characters in The Lion King. It was the first color animated television series created in Japan. It began airing in North America in 1966. The subsequent series was produced by Tezuka Productions.
Before the digital era, traditional Japanese animation (also known as anime) used the "cell animation" technique of meticulously hand-painting the frames onto sheets of acetate or celluloid. This method, predominant in animation before the advent of digital techniques, turned each celluloid into an original work of art, capturing a unique moment in the production of the series. The elaboration process was as follows: first the sketch was created and then inked on the acetate and painted by hand on this surface. The colors were applied to the back of the cell with acrylic or gouache paint, ensuring that the lines inked on the front remained sharp.
Due to their rarity and artistic value, these celluloids are not only coveted by collectors and fans of the most iconic series, but also represent a tangible testimony to the creative process of one of the most iconic fields of animation and pop culture.
Kimba the Emperor of the Jungle is a Japanese sh?nen manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka that was serialized in Manga Shnen magazine from November 1950 to April 1954. Mushi Production created an anime based on the manga and aired on Fuji Television from 1965 to 1967. It was the first color animated television series created in Japan. It began airing in North America in 1966. The later series was produced by Tezuka Productions.