The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

★ 10.0IMDb Score
Released:2016-09-30
Duration:96 min
Country:Japan
Director:Masanori Tominaga
Actors:Rieko Akatsuka, FROGMAN, Fujio Akatsuka, Ichiko Aoba, Tamori
Production:Tadpole Lab, Fujio Productions, Cinegriot, Animaroid

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.

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