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.
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Cast
Fujio Akatsuka
as Self (archive footage)
Ichiko Aoba
as Narrator
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Tamori
as Self
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Masao Adachi
as Self
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Fujiko F. Fujio
as Self (archive footage)
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Nobuyoshi Araki
as Self
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Director
Masanori Tominaga