is not the same character. Sasaki, Kojiro: Based on and named after the Japanese swordsman, he is known for his energy, quick temper, and sword skills. Although his first appearance was in Benkei, his break-out role was in Ah, We Three. He also appeared in Black Jack, he has appeared in The Crater, Rainbow Parakeet, Lion Books, and the animated movie, Marine Express. Saturn: A massive, brutal man with a big chin and a pointy moustache, he appeared as the King of Evil in Magic House and he fought Astro Boy as the robot called Satan. Shikishima, Kenichi: Also called 'Ken' or 'Kennedy'. Is the nephew/assistant of Ban, Shunsaku and seems to have a crush on Tima. Shumari Songoku Spider: A gag character, he is a very cartoonish and very short man in a black robe, long nose, one hair, stretching an arm and often bouncing. His catchphrase is "Here ta meet ya!" and he ends almost every sentence by "Ayup!" He vaguely resembles Kilroy. Doctor Tenma: A man whose face and hair resemble that of a rooster. He played the role of Astro's father and creator. He later appeared in a number of other manga including Black Jack. Tick & Tuck Tonanshipei Zephyrus See also List of Osamu Tezuka anime List of Osamu Tezuka manga References Notes Part of the Osamu Tezuka Star System with other Tezuka characters is listed and described in the Astro Boy: Omega Factor'' game, as the "Omega Factor": it is a memory data which raises Astro Boy's power as it levels up. To increase it, Astro has to make full acquaintance of characters throughout the game. This also unlocks biographies of the characters. External links Tezuka in English main page on the Osamu Tezuka Star System Official Tezuka Japan site Characters page Crossover anime and manga Japanese mascots