Star of the GiantsKyojin no Hoshi; 巨人の星

**"Hyuma, be a big giant star!"** This is the story of Hyuma Hoshi , a hot-blooded boy who endures intense, bloody training in response to his father's wish! Adapted into Anime twice once in 1968, lasting 182 episodes and again in 1977(As Shin Star of the Giants with a follow-up), lasting a total of 75 episodes. Numerous Anime films were also produced as well as an OVA featuring a crossover with Tezuka's Atom, directed by Gundam's Yoshiyuki Tomino. --- - **Won the 8th Kodansha Children's Manga Award in 1967**