The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka
"I don't mind dying as long as you laugh!"
10.0
1 votes
2016
1h 36m
Documentary
Animation
Overview
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.
Directed by Masanori Tominaga
Top cast
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Rieko Akatsuka
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FROGMAN
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Fujio Akatsuka
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Ichiko Aoba
Narrator
Tamori
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Kozue Aoki
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Masao Adachi
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Fujiko F. Fujio
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Nobuyoshi Araki
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Atuy
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Shuei Iida
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Takao Igarashi
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Shotaro Ishinomori
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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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Status
Released
Release date
September 30, 2016
Budget
—
Revenue
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Language
Japanese
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