"I don't mind dying as long as you laugh!"
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)
Ichiko Aoba
Narrator
Tamori
Self
Masao Adachi
Self
Fujiko F. Fujio
Self (archive footage)
Nobuyoshi Araki
Self
Shotaro Ishinomori
Self (archive footage)
Akira Sakata
Self
Ushio Shinohara
Self
Keiichi Tanaami
Self
Tetsuya Chiba
Self
Fujiko A. Fujio
Self
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