The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

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.

Cast

R

Rieko Akatsuka

Self

F

FROGMAN

Self

Fujio Akatsuka

Self (archive footage)

Ichiko Aoba

Narrator

Tamori

Self

K

Kozue Aoki

Self

Masao Adachi

Self

Fujiko F. Fujio

Self (archive footage)

Nobuyoshi Araki

Self

A

Atuy

Self

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