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2016

The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

Directed by Masanori Tominaga
"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.

Duration

1h 36m

Released

September 30, 2016

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Cast53

  • Rieko Akatsuka
  • FROGMAN
  • Fujio Akatsuka
  • Ichiko Aoba
  • Tamori
  • Kozue Aoki
  • Masao Adachi
  • Fujiko F. Fujio
  • Nobuyoshi Araki

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