The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

"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.

2016

Documentary·Animation

1h 36min

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Rieko Akatsuka
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Kozue Aoki
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荒木経惟
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Shuei Iida
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Takao Igarashi
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Shinichi Isogai
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Sumako Umehara
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Jin Ungo
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Tomoko Emori
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Kenichi Kitami
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Toru Hyozen
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Kaneaki Kobayashi
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Toshiaki Kobayashi
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Akira Saito
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Teru Sato
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Kayako Shindo
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