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The Three-eyed One

Series Overview

The Three-Eyed One is a romance SF manga by Osamu Tezuka. It was originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 7 July 1974 through 19 March 1978 and was later published into thirteen tankōbon by Kodansha. This story is about Hosuke Sharaku, the heir to the long lost super civilization of the "Three Eyed Ones", and his best friend, Chiyoko Wato, with whom he solves various problems, often of his own doing. In 1977, The Three-Eyed One tied with another Tezuka manga, Black Jack, for the Kodansha Manga Award. The manga has since spawned a TV special by Shueisha and later an anime whose 48 episodes ran from 18 October 1990 through 26 September 1991. The main character appears in three video games: Mittsume ga Tooru by Natsume on the MSX in 1989, Mittsume ga Tooru/The Three-Eyed One by Tomy on the NES in 1992, Astro Boy: Omega Factor by Sega on the Game Boy Advance and Astro Boy by Sega on the PlayStation 2.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network

Broadcast Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 48 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1990 – 1991

Premiered: Thu, Oct 18, 1990

Created By
Osamu TezukaOsamu Tezuka

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Sep 26, 1991

Season 1, Episode 48: “Goodbye, Sharaku Hosuke - Pledge for Tomorrow”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hidehito Ueda

Screenplay & Story

Osamu Tezuka

Literary Origin & Source Material
Comic Book:Osamu Tezuka

Department Leadership Roster

Hidehito Ueda

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Three-eyed One.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Three-eyed One

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What is The Three-eyed One about?

The Three-Eyed One is a romance SF manga by Osamu Tezuka. It was originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 7 July 1974 through 19 March 1978 and was later published into thirteen tankōbon by Kodansha. This story is about Hosuke Sharaku, the heir to the long lost super civilization of the "Three Eyed Ones", and his best friend, Chiyoko Wato, with whom he solves various problems, often of his own doing. In 1977, The Three-Eyed One tied with another Tezuka manga, Black Jack, for the Kodansha Manga Award. The manga has since spawned a TV special by Shueisha and later an anime whose 48 episodes ran from 18 October 1990 through 26 September 1991. The main character appears in three video games: Mittsume ga Tooru by Natsume on the MSX in 1989, Mittsume ga Tooru/The Three-Eyed One by Tomy on the NES in 1992, Astro Boy: Omega Factor by Sega on the Game Boy Advance and Astro Boy by Sega on the PlayStation 2.

How many seasons does The Three-eyed One have?

The Three-eyed One comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Three-eyed One?

Key cast members in The Three-eyed One include Naoko Matsui, Kazue Ikura, Kenichi Ogata, Show Hayami, Megumi Tano.

Who created or directed The Three-eyed One?

The Three-eyed One was developed and directed by Hidehito Ueda.