He isn’t just rehashing Tezuka’s work he’s remaking it to become something else. I think Makoto’s comparison nails why Urasawa’s version works so well. Taking their work and attempting to change it can come across as an act of hubris. In the back matter for “Pluto” Volume 1, Osamu’s son, Makoto, compares Urasawa’s adaptation to the various covers of Beatles songs: “Countless covers have been made of Beatles songs, right? And if something new and interesting comes out of a new arrangement, that’s good, right?” Both Tezuka and the Beatles are objectively two of the most important artists in their respective mediums. From his work on “20th Century Boys” to “Monster,” Urasawa has constantly proven he’s a master of his craft. He’s regarded as being one of the greatest modern day mangaka for a reason. How do you approach and rework something created by the man known as The God of Manga and do it justice? That’s not to diminish Urasawa as an artist. Adapting an Osamu Tezuka story is a tall order.
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