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Suspicion (Japanese: 疑惑, Giwaku) is a manga by Osamu Tezuka, one of Japan's most celebrated manga creators. The title refers to both a specific story within the manga and a compilation volume in Kodansha's "Osamu Tezuka Manga Complete Works" series, which collects several of Tezuka's short stories. The anthology showcases Tezuka's ability to explore dark, thought-provoking themes through his signature art style and storytelling.

Contents of the Volume

The Suspicion volume includes the following short stories:

Suspicion
Insect Collector
Insect Collector – The Butterfly Road Smells of Death
Volcanic Eruption
Peace Concert
Activist Student
Old Folk's Home

Each story in the collection explores unique narratives and themes, reflecting Tezuka's versatility as a storyteller, from psychological thrillers to social commentaries.

Synopsis of Suspicion

The titular story, Suspicion, follows a man plotting to murder his wife. His chilling plan involves programming her data into a cooking robot, effectively turning her into the "ingredients" for the next night's dinner. This dark and surreal tale exemplifies Tezuka's skill in combining macabre elements with technological and ethical dilemmas, creating a narrative that leaves readers questioning morality and human behavior.

Themes and Legacy

The stories in Suspicion delve into a range of themes, including human relationships, ethical dilemmas, mortality, and societal issues. Tezuka's masterful blend of dark humor, science fiction, and psychological depth makes this volume a compelling example of his broader body of work.

Significance

Suspicion reflects Osamu Tezuka's ability to push the boundaries of manga as a medium, using short stories to explore complex ideas and emotions. The volume is a testament to his legacy as a pioneer of manga, whose work continues to influence and inspire readers and creators worldwide.

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+'''Suspicion''' (Japanese: ''疑惑'', ''Giwaku'') is a [[manga]] by '''[[Osamu Tezuka]]''', one of Japan's most celebrated manga creators. The title refers to both a specific story within the manga and a compilation volume in '''Kodansha's "Osamu Tezuka Manga Complete Works" series''', which collects several of Tezuka's short stories. The anthology showcases Tezuka's ability to explore dark, thought-provoking themes through his signature art style and storytelling.
-{{Infobox animanga/Header
-| name            = Suspicion
-| image           =
-| caption         = Image of the cover for ''Suspicion'' from the Osamu Tezuka Manga Complete Works edition.
-| ja_kanji        = サスピション
-| ja_romaji       =
-| genre           = [[Short stories]], [[Horror fiction|horror]]
-}}
-{{Infobox animanga/Print
-| type            = Manga
-| author          = [[Osamu Tezuka]]
-| publisher       = [[Kodansha]]
-| demographic     = ''[[Seinen manga|Seinen]]''
-| magazine        = [[Comic Morning]]
-| first           = October 21, 1982
-| last            = December 16, 1982
-| volumes         =
-| volume_list     =
-}}
-{{Infobox animanga/Print
-| type            = Manga
-| title           = Insect Collector
-| author          = [[Osamu Tezuka]]
-| publisher       = [[Kodansha]]
-| demographic     = ''[[Shōnen manga|Shōnen]]''
-| magazine        = [[Weekly Shōnen Magazine]]
-| published       = April 8, 1979
-| volumes         =
-| volume_list     =
-}}
-{{Infobox animanga/Print
-| type            = Manga
-| title           = Insect Collector – The Butterfly Road Smells of Death
-| author          = [[Osamu Tezuka]]
-| publisher       = [[Kodansha]]
-| demographic     = ''[[Shōnen manga|Shōnen]]''
-| magazine        = [[Weekly Shōnen Magazine]]
-| published       = May 27, 1979
-| volumes         =
-| volume_list     =
-}}
-{{Infobox animanga/Print
-| type            = Manga
-| title           = Volcanic Eruption
-| author          = [[Osamu Tezuka]]
-| publisher       = [[Kodansha]]
-| demographic     =
-| magazine        = Just Comic
-| published       = May 1982
-| volumes         =
-| volume_list     =
-}}
-{{Infobox animanga/Print
-| type            = Manga
-| title           = Peace Concert
-| author          = [[Osamu Tezuka]]
-| publisher       = [[Kodansha]]
-| demographic     =
-| magazine        = FM Reco-pal
-| published       = August 12, 1984
-| volumes         =
-| volume_list     =
-}}
-{{Infobox animanga/Print
-| type            = Manga
-| title           = Activist Student
-| author          = [[Osamu Tezuka]]
-| publisher       = [[Kodansha]]
-| demographic     = ''[[Seinen manga|Seinen]]''
-| magazine        = Play Comic
-| published       = August 1968
-| volumes         =
-| volume_list     =
-}}
-{{Infobox animanga/Print
-| type            = Manga
-| title           = Old Folk's Home
-| author          = [[Osamu Tezuka]]
-| publisher       = [[Kodansha]]
-| demographic     = ''[[Seinen manga|Seinen]]''
-| magazine        = [[Big Comic Original]]
-| published       = September 20, 1972
-| volumes         =
-| volume_list     =
-}}
-{{Infobox animanga/Footer}}
-{{nihongo|'''''Suspicion'''''|サスピション|Sasupishon}} is a [[manga]] by [[Osamu Tezuka]], and also the name of one of his books in [[Kodansha]]'s line of "Osamu Tezuka Manga Complete Works" books containing a collection of Tezuka's short stories. The stories included in this book are "Suspicion", "Insect Collector", "Insect Collector – The Butterfly Road Smells of Death", "Volcanic Eruption", "Peace Concert", "Activist Student", and "Old Folk's Home".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Suspicion |url=https://vyvymanga.net/manga/suspicion |access-date=2023-06-10 |website=VyvyManga |language=en}}</ref>
-==Plot==
+=== Contents of the Volume ===
-A man wants to kill his wife, and in order to do so, he begins inputting her data into the cooking robot so she will be the ingredients for the next night's dinner.
+The ''Suspicion'' volume includes the following short stories:
+* '''Suspicion'''
+* '''Insect Collector'''
+* '''Insect Collector – The Butterfly Road Smells of Death'''
+* '''Volcanic Eruption'''
+* '''Peace Concert'''
+* '''Activist Student'''
+* '''Old Folk's Home'''
+Each story in the collection explores unique narratives and themes, reflecting Tezuka's versatility as a storyteller, from psychological thrillers to social commentaries.
+=== Synopsis of ''Suspicion'' ===
+The titular story, ''Suspicion'', follows a man plotting to murder his wife. His chilling plan involves programming her data into a cooking robot, effectively turning her into the "ingredients" for the next night's dinner. This dark and surreal tale exemplifies Tezuka's skill in combining macabre elements with technological and ethical dilemmas, creating a narrative that leaves readers questioning morality and human behavior.
+=== Themes and Legacy ===
+The stories in ''Suspicion'' delve into a range of themes, including human relationships, ethical dilemmas, mortality, and societal issues. Tezuka's masterful blend of dark humor, science fiction, and psychological depth makes this volume a compelling example of his broader body of work.
+=== Significance ===
+''Suspicion'' reflects Osamu Tezuka's ability to push the boundaries of manga as a medium, using short stories to explore complex ideas and emotions. The volume is a testament to his legacy as a pioneer of manga, whose work continues to influence and inspire readers and creators worldwide.
 ==See also==
 * [[List of Osamu Tezuka manga]]
 * [[Osamu Tezuka]]
-==References==
-{{reflist}}
-{{Osamu Tezuka}}
 [[Category:Manga series]]
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 [[Category:Shōnen manga]]
 [[Category:Horror anime and manga]]
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