Terebi-kun - Shigeru Mizuki's 100th Anniversary (meemie)Terebi-kun

This Terebi-kun figure by meemie celebrates the 100th anniversary of legendary manga artist Shigeru Mizuki. Terebi-kun (also known as TV-kun) originated as a one-shot manga by Mizuki that won the 6th Kodansha Children's Manga Award, marking a significant milestone in his career. The story holds special importance in Mizuki's legacy, as it represented his debut in a children's magazine. Initially asked to write a sci-fi story, Mizuki declined, feeling it was not his strongest genre. After the magazine's editing policy changed, he was allowed to write the story he wanted. It was his first time writing specifically for children, and he worked diligently to refine his art style for younger readers. The effort paid off, as the work won the Kodansha Children's Manga Award, with judge Sanpei Shirato recommending Mizuki for the prize. This success led to requests from major publishers and enabled Mizuki to transition from rental manga to magazine work. The figure is produced by meemie as part of the Shigeru Mizuki 100th Anniversary celebration, honoring the creator whose works include GeGeGe no Kitaro and other beloved yokai-themed manga.