The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka
2016
10.0 (1)
1 hr 36 min
Japanese
"I don't mind dying as long as you laugh!"
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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Tadpole Lab, Fujio Productions, Cinegriot, Animaroid
Keywords
- part animation
- celebrity interview
- mangaka
- mixed media
- manga artist
- experimental documentary
- gag comedy
Links
Top Cast
Rieko Akatsuka as Self
FROGMAN as Self
Fujio Akatsuka as Self (archive footage)
Ichiko Aoba as Narrator
Tamori as Self
Kozue Aoki as Self
Masao Adachi as Self
Fujiko F. Fujio as Self (archive footage)
Top Crew
Masanori Tominaga · Director
Masashi Sakamoto · Writer
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