The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

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The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka
NR 1 hr 36 minDocumentary, 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.
StarringRieko AkatsukaFROGMANFujio Akatsuka
DirectorMasanori Tominaga
WriterMasashi Sakamoto

Movie Details

Original Language:Japanese
Production Companies:Tadpole Lab, Fujio Productions, Cinegriot, Animaroid
The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka on the Web:Official Website, Twitter
Movie Tags:
celebrity interviewexperimental documentarypart animationmixed mediamangakamanga artistgag comedymanga industry