The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka (2016)
1h 36m | PG-13
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.
Director: Masanori Tominaga
Studio: Tadpole Lab
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Video: 720p
Cast
Rieko Akatsuka
as Herself
FROGMAN
as Himself
Fujio Akatsuka
as Himself (Archival Footage)
Ichiko Aoba
as Narrator
Tamori
as Himself
Kozue Aoki
as Herself