The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• Masanori TominagaDirector
• Masashi SakamotoWriter

Cast

• Rieko AkatsukaSelf
• FROGMANSelf
• Fujio AkatsukaSelf (archive footage)
• Ichiko AobaNarrator
• TamoriSelf
• Kozue AokiSelf
• Masao AdachiSelf
• Fujiko F. FujioSelf (archive footage)
• Nobuyoshi ArakiSelf
• AtuySelf
• Shuei IidaSelf
• Takao IgarashiSelf

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