Play Columns GB: Tezuka Osamu Characters Online

Summary

Columns GB: Tezuka Osamu Characters is a Japan-only puzzle title for the Game Boy Color that repurposes the classic falling-block mechanics of Columns with a roster of Osamu Tezuka’s iconic characters. The game swaps the usual colored jewels for sprites of Astro Boy, Black Jack and other beloved figures, turning each match-three cascade into a tiny homage to the manga master. Though it never left Japanese shelves, the handheld version retains the bright palette and quick-play loops that made the original Columns a staple of portable puzzlers. Fans of retro puzzlers can appreciate how the familiar formula is dressed up with a nostalgic cast, offering a fresh visual twist without altering the core gameplay.