Space Ace(1965)

Space Ace is a Japanese science fiction manga series that ran from 1964 to 1966, created by Tatsuo Yoshida. The serialized manga in Shōnen Book magazine captured readers with its futuristic adventure and imaginative world-building. The series proved popular enough to spawn an anime adaptation by Tatsunoko Production, which aired on Fuji TV throughout 1965 and 1966. The anime brought Yoshida's original vision to life with animation that reflected the era's distinctive style. Space Ace stands as a notable entry in early 1960s science fiction manga and anime, representing a period when the medium was rapidly expanding its reach and ambition in Japan.