According to multiple interviews with creator Hiroya Oku, Ichiro Inuyashiki from *Inuyashiki* was directly inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s iconic character, Astroboy. Oku wanted to create a modern, grounded version of a mechanical superhero while paying homage to the anime classic that shaped generations.
In one of the anime’s standout moments, Ichiro flies for the first time and begins singing the Astroboy theme song. This scene wasn’t just for comic relief—it was a deliberate tribute to Tezuka’s legacy and a nod to Ichiro’s childlike wonder despite his elderly appearance.
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