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The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka (2016)

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.

  • Documentary
  • Animation

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Rieko AkatsukaRieko AkatsukaSelf
  • Photo of FROGMANFROGMANSelf
  • Photo of Fujio AkatsukaFujio AkatsukaSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Ichiko AobaIchiko AobaNarrator
  • Photo of TamoriTamoriSelf
  • Photo of Kozue AokiKozue AokiSelf
  • Photo of Masao AdachiMasao AdachiSelf
  • Photo of Fujiko F. FujioFujiko F. FujioSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Nobuyoshi ArakiNobuyoshi ArakiSelf
  • Photo of AtuyAtuySelf

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