Shin Takarajima

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Synonyms: Shintakarajima, Shin Takarazima, New Treasure Island

Japanese: 新宝島

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Type: Manga

Volumes: 1

Chapters: Unknown

Status: Finished

Published: Apr 1, 1947

Genre: Adventure

Demographic: Shounen

Serialization: None

Authors: Tezuka, Osamu (Story & Art)

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Ranked: #11185²

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Popularity: #9092

Members: 1,979

Favorites: 14

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Feb 17, 2021

Aboocalypse

Mixed Feelings

A fun early Manga from Tezuka. The bulk of the manga is a lighthearted adventure story with the typical (but amusing) trappings of shipwrecks, pirates and island adventure. The end throws a curveball that’s (by far) the standout moment and recontextualizes the manga in an interesting way. This twist shows that, even early on, Tezuka wanted substance from the comics medium. Don’t expect an adaptation of Treasure Island, this has hardly anything to do with the original novel. The manga is rather western in appeal, feeling closer to a Little Nemo in Slumberland or old newspaper gag comics than contemporary manga. The art style is ...