The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka (2016)
""I don't mind dying as long as you laugh!""
Documentary
Animation
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.
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Cast
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Rieko Akatsuka
Self
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FROGMAN
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Fujio Akatsuka
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Ichiko Aoba
Narrator
Tamori
Self
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Kozue Aoki
Self
Masao Adachi
Self
Fujiko F. Fujio
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Nobuyoshi Araki
Self
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Atuy
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Shuei Iida
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Takao Igarashi
Self
Shotaro Ishinomori
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Shinichi Isogai
Self
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Sumako Umehara
Self