The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

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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  Fujio Akatsuka

  Self (archive footage)
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  Ichiko Aoba

  Narrator
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  Tamori

  Self
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  Masao Adachi

  Self
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  Fujiko F. Fujio

  Self (archive footage)
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  Nobuyoshi Araki

  Self
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  Shotaro Ishinomori

  Self (archive footage)
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  Akira Sakata

  Self
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  Ushio Shinohara

  Self
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  Keiichi Tanaami

  Self