Documentary ·Animation · Japan · 2016 · 1h 36m

The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

マンガをはみだした男　赤塚不二夫

Director

Cast

Rieko Akatsuka as Self FROGMAN as Self Fujio Akatsuka as Self (archive footage) Ichiko Aoba as Narrator Tamori as Self Kozue Aoki as Self

Crew

Masashi Sakamoto — Writer

Tagline

"I don't mind dying as long as you laugh!"

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Masanori Tominaga Director Masashi Sakamoto Writer

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