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The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

20161h 36mMasanori Tominaga

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

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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Part AnimationCelebrity InterviewMangakaMixed MediaExperimental DocumentaryGag Comedy

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What is The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka (2016) about?

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.

Who stars in The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka?

The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka stars Rieko Akatsuka (Self), FROGMAN (Self), Fujio Akatsuka (Self (archive footage)), Ichiko Aoba (Narrator), Tamori (Self). The film was directed by Masanori Tominaga.

How long is The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka?

The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016.

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