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Mason’s name, in both Japanese and English, is derived from\u00a0the English actor James Mason<\/a>, the star of the British film The Prisoner of Zenda<\/em><\/a> (1952).<\/p>\n Given his remarkable likeness to his real-life namesake, Mason can be picked out of the crowd by his distinctively chiseled pointed chin, sloping nose and dark eyebrows.<\/p>\n Despite his dashing good looks, Mason never really established himself as a leading man. \u00a0Instead, he developed into a solid supporting Star, often taking on leadership roles as a captain, commander or some other kind of military officer. \u00a0While his roles are usually handsome and quick-witted, they often have questionable intentions.<\/p>\n In some ways, Mason can be seen to provide a counter-point to the sauve and debonair Monsieur Ampere<\/a>. \u00a0Although their roles are often similar, they approach them quite differently – with Ampere<\/a> providing the “continental” European flair, and with Mason delivering the dashing and valiant “stiff upper lip”.<\/p>\n Mason first made his debut as “Major Zenda” in\u00a0Queen Eggplant<\/em> (1954-55). \u00a0However, he is perhaps best known for his role of “Odysseus” in the\u00a0Phoenix<\/em> [Shojo Club] (1956-57)<\/a>, chapter “Greece”.\u00a0 Like many of Tezuka’s other Stars, he also had supporting roles in\u00a0Rainbow Parakeet<\/em> (1981-82)<\/a> and Black Jack<\/em> (1973-83)<\/a>, among several others.<\/p>\n If you spot an appearance not already listed, please let us know in the comments section below!<\/p>\n Queen Eggplant<\/em> as “Major Zenda”<\/p>\n Meteor Prince<\/em> as “Dragnet” Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(\u201cRobot Bombs\u201d) as \u201cthe\u00a0pirate” The Devil Invites Himself to the Ball<\/em> as “the Captain”<\/p>\n The Curtain is Still Blue Tonight<\/em> as “the stage director” and “the assassin” White Pilot<\/em> as “”<\/p>\n Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(\u201cThe Robot Spaceship\u201d) as \u201cCaptain\u00a0Bascom” Wonder 3<\/em><\/a> as “Captain of the Country ‘A’ patrol boat”<\/p>\n Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(\u201cZolomon\u2019s Jewels\u201d)<\/p>\n Swallowing the Earth<\/em><\/a> as “the father of the McCroy family”<\/p>\n Lion Books (“Serenade of a Pig’s Navel”) as “the\u00a0American aiming to Waresuke”<\/p>\n Black Jack<\/em><\/a> (\u201cAnaphylaxis\u201d) as “Colonel Mason”<\/p>\n Black Jack<\/em><\/a> (\u201cTwo Loves\u201d) as “the\u00a0police officer” Black Jack<\/em><\/a> (\u201cWolf Girl\u201d) as “the border surveillance officer” Black Jack<\/em><\/a> (\u201cOperation of the Spirit\u201d) as “a\u00a0police officer” The Rainbow Parakeet<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(\u201cWho\u2019s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?<\/a>\u201c)\u00a0as “the police detective”<\/p>\nDistinguishing Features<\/h3>\n
Status: Secondary\u00a0Star (\u2605\u2605)<\/h3>\n
Notable Roles<\/h3>\n
\nManga Appearances<\/h3>\n
\n1954<\/h4>\n
\n1955<\/h4>\n
\nThe Age of Great Floods<\/em> as “Sameotoko”<\/p>\n
\n1956<\/h4>\n
\nPhoenix<\/em> [Shojo Club]<\/a> (“Greece”) as\u00a0“Ulysses”<\/p>\n
\n1957<\/h4>\n
\n1958<\/h4>\n
\nThe Three Who Glimpse the Future<\/em>\u00a0as “a\u00a0teacher at Rock’s school”<\/p>\n
\n1961<\/h4>\n
\n1963<\/h4>\n
\nYou\u2019re the Last One!<\/em> as “the Migurusha Commander”<\/p>\n
\n1965<\/h4>\n
\n1967<\/h4>\n
\n1968<\/h4>\n
\n1971<\/h4>\n
\n1973<\/h4>\n
\n1974<\/h4>\n
\nBlack Jack<\/em><\/a> (\u201cConfluence\u201d) as “a\u00a0doctor”<\/p>\n
\n1975<\/h4>\n
\nBlack Jack<\/em><\/a> (\u201cQuite a Tongue\u201d) as “the Abacus competition referee”
\nThe Lower Angel<\/em>\u00a0as “a laborer”<\/p>\n
\n1976<\/h4>\n
\nThe Three-Eyed One<\/em><\/a> (“Towering Miracle”) as “a guest at the bar”
\nThe Three-Eyed One<\/em><\/a> (“Jar of Chaos”)<\/p>\n
\n1981<\/h4>\n
\n1983<\/h4>\n