The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

"I don't mind dying as long as you laugh!"

  • Rated 10.0 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 2016
  • 1h 36m
  • Documentary
  • Animation

The late Fujio Akatsuka is revered by many Japanese artists and scholars for his developments to early comedy manga, but his contributions aren't just limited to the world of print media. Featuring commentary from family, friends, colleagues, and celebrity fans, Fujio Akatsuka's story is told with archival footage and animation, showcasing the life of the man who went beyond manga.

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Director
Masanori Tominaga
Starring
Rieko Akatsuka, FROGMAN, Fujio Akatsuka, Ichiko Aoba

Cast

  • Rieko Akatsuka

    Self

  • FROGMAN

    Self

  • Fujio Akatsuka

    Fujio Akatsuka

    Self (archive footage)

  • Ichiko Aoba

    Ichiko Aoba

    Narrator

  • Tamori

    Tamori

    Self

  • Kozue Aoki

    Self

  • Masao Adachi

    Masao Adachi

    Self

  • Fujiko F. Fujio

    Fujiko F. Fujio

    Self (archive footage)

  • Nobuyoshi Araki

    Nobuyoshi Araki

    Self

  • Atuy

    Self

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