This week we read Ayako by Tezuka, the grandfather of manga. This was my time hearing and learning about Tezuka even though he's greatly important. This manga really took me by surprise because I had never read a manga with such adult themes as well as just being generally upfront with the themes. There was no cushioning of their disgruntled family life, and it showed a real life perspective of a troubled family.The art to me was also pretty unique to what I have read in the past. Although it's so simple, the characterization comes off so well. You really get to know each character by their art style as well as their expressions. I'm not sure I would personally say I was a fan of the style, but I can see where it inspired many and many artists to come. It was never something that hindered the story but added to it.
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