Synopsis
This science fiction story follows Ricky, a Zero Man raised among humans in Tokyo. Though they resemble humans, Zero Men possess superior intelligence and physical abilities, along with squirrel-like traits. After discovering that his species intends to wage war on humanity, Ricky acts to prevent the conflict and protect the family that raised him.
Background
0 Man is a Shounen manga created by Osamu Tezuka that was serialized from September 13th, 1959 to December 11th, 1960. In 1968, a four-minute pilot was made by Mushi Productions in the hopes that the series would be picked up and turned into its own show, much like what was done with Kimba the White Lion and Astro Boy. However, due to budget constraints, it was cancelled. The pilot has not surfaced since, however material such as concept art and storyboards have been found.
