Hosuke Sharaku
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is the main character of the Osamu Tezuka
manga
and anime
The Three-Eyed One
(Mitsume ga tooru). In some English versions, Sharaku's name has been "anglicized" to "Shallack". Indeed, the names "Sharaku Hosuke" and "Wato-San" are references to Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Hosuke Sharaku is also part of Osamu Tezuka's Star System
. The character may have been the inspiration for two other popular manga, Yu-Gi-Oh!
and 3×3 Eyes
.
that, if open, releases extremely dangerous mystical energy that turns him into an evil sorcerer bent on conquering mankind. It also renders him able to summon demons and to wield a red, harpoon-like wand called the Red Condor. Sharaku is, as the story goes, the last descendant of the mysterious ancient race of the Three-Eyed Ones, who were responsible for constructing the pyramids along with many wonders of the ancient world.
To protect mankind from his terrible power, Sharaku is made to wear a bandage that seals his third eye. While his third eye is sealed, Sharaku knows nothing of his true nature or of his power, and does not remember his evil half's sinister attempts to conquer the world. Sharaku is helped and nurtured by a girl classmate, Wato Chiyoko (和登千代子), who is drawn to the evil charisma of the Three-Eyed One. Wato is one of the few human beings that Sharaku initially feels that he can trust.
He appears as the main villain of the Game Boy Advance
game Astro Boy: Omega Factor
, where he is the cruel prince of the Mu empire
who confronts Astro Boy
. His presence in the game is based on the old Tezuka series Marine Express.
This isn't the first time he has appeared in a video game, though - a NES
game was created based on The Three-Eyed One
called Mitsume ga Tooru
, with Hosuke as the playing character.
He also makes several appearances in Black Jack
, most noticeably in the recent TV animated adaptation, in which he's a normal junior high schooler and has a huge one-sided crush on Black Jack
's assistant Pinoko. Also, instead of his warden, Chiyoko Wato is his older sister and a kendo
practitioner of national level.
Osamu Tezuka
was a Japanese cartoonist, manga artist, animator, producer, activist and medical doctor, although he never practiced medicine. Born in Osaka Prefecture, he is best known as the creator of Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion and Black Jack...
manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
and anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
The Three-Eyed One
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 tankoubon by Kodansha....
(Mitsume ga tooru). In some English versions, Sharaku's name has been "anglicized" to "Shallack". Indeed, the names "Sharaku Hosuke" and "Wato-San" are references to Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Hosuke Sharaku is also part of Osamu Tezuka's Star System
Osamu Tezuka's Star System
Over the course of his career, Osamu Tezuka reused the same characters in different roles in different stories. The way that Tezuka used the characters in his "star system" can be seen as somewhat analoguous to a film director frequently casting members of a regular "stable" of actors in different...
. The character may have been the inspiration for two other popular manga, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh!
is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. It has produced a franchise that includes multiple anime shows, a trading card game and numerous video games...
and 3×3 Eyes
3×3 Eyes
3×3 Eyes is a manga created by acclaimed manga artist Yuzo Takada, and is his most successful series. It spans 40 volumes, beginning in 1987 and ending in 2002. It was serialized in Young Magazine...
.
Description
Sharaku is a little boy who has a terrible power. On his forehead is a third eyeThird eye
The third eye is a mystical and esoteric concept referring in part to the ajna chakra in certain spiritual traditions. It is also spoken of as the gate that leads within to inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness...
that, if open, releases extremely dangerous mystical energy that turns him into an evil sorcerer bent on conquering mankind. It also renders him able to summon demons and to wield a red, harpoon-like wand called the Red Condor. Sharaku is, as the story goes, the last descendant of the mysterious ancient race of the Three-Eyed Ones, who were responsible for constructing the pyramids along with many wonders of the ancient world.
To protect mankind from his terrible power, Sharaku is made to wear a bandage that seals his third eye. While his third eye is sealed, Sharaku knows nothing of his true nature or of his power, and does not remember his evil half's sinister attempts to conquer the world. Sharaku is helped and nurtured by a girl classmate, Wato Chiyoko (和登千代子), who is drawn to the evil charisma of the Three-Eyed One. Wato is one of the few human beings that Sharaku initially feels that he can trust.
Prominent Roles
- "Hosuke Sharaku" in The Three-Eyed OneThe Three-Eyed Oneis 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 tankoubon by Kodansha....
- "Assaji" in BuddhaBuddha (manga)is a manga drawn by Osamu Tezuka and is Tezuka's unique interpretation of the life of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The critically acclaimed series is often referred to as a gritty, even sexual, portrayal of the Buddha's life. Buddha received the 2004, 2005 Eisner Award...
- "Sharaku" in Undersea Super Train: Marine ExpressUndersea Super Train: Marine Expressis a made for TV anime movie created for the Nippon Television Network's annual 24-hour charity program, "Ai wa Chikyu wo Suku", which roughly translates to "Love Saves the Earth". The movie contained a veritable "Who's Who" of Tezuka's notable characters. Each one had an important role, and many...
- 1979 anime
He appears as the main villain of the Game Boy Advance
Game Boy Advance
The is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China...
game Astro Boy: Omega Factor
Astro Boy: Omega Factor
is a beat 'em up video game developed by Treasure Co. Ltd and Hitmaker, and published by Sega. The game was released for the Game Boy Advance console on December 18, 2003 in Japan; August 18, 2004 in North America; and February 18, 2005 in Europe. The game is based on Osamu Tezuka's manga and anime...
, where he is the cruel prince of the Mu empire
Mu (lost continent)
Mu is the name of a hypothetical continent that allegedly existed in one of Earth's oceans, but disappeared at the dawn of human history.The concept and the name were proposed by 19th century traveler and writer Augustus Le Plongeon, who claimed that several ancient civilizations, such as those of...
who confronts Astro Boy
Astro Boy (1960s)
is a Japanese manga series first published in 1952 and television program first broadcast in Japan in 1963. The story follows the adventures of a robot named Astro Boy and a selection of other characters along the way....
. His presence in the game is based on the old Tezuka series Marine Express.
This isn't the first time he has appeared in a video game, though - a NES
Nes
-Localities:In Norway:* Nes, Akershus, a municipality in the county of Akershus in Norway* Nes, Buskerud, a municipality in the county of Buskerud in Norway* Nes, Hedmark, a former municipality in the county of Hedmark in Norway...
game was created based on The Three-Eyed One
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 tankoubon by Kodansha....
called Mitsume ga Tooru
Mitsume ga Tooru
is a video game for the Family Computer that was released by Natsume. It is based on the manga and anime called The Three-Eyed One. The main character is Hosuke Sharaku...
, with Hosuke as the playing character.
He also makes several appearances in Black Jack
Black Jack (manga)
is a manga written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka in the 1970s, dealing with the medical adventures of the title character, doctor Black Jack....
, most noticeably in the recent TV animated adaptation, in which he's a normal junior high schooler and has a huge one-sided crush on Black Jack
Black Jack (character)
is a fictional character created by Osamu Tezuka, introduced in Weekly Shōnen Champion on November 19, 1973.-Character:Black Jack is a medical mercenary, selling his skills to the highest bidder. He is a shadowy figure, with a black cape, eerie black-and-white hair, and stitched-up scars worming...
's assistant Pinoko. Also, instead of his warden, Chiyoko Wato is his older sister and a kendo
Kendo
, meaning "Way of The Sword", is a modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting based on traditional Japanese swordsmanship, or kenjutsu.Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sport-like physical elements.-Practitioners:Practitioners...
practitioner of national level.