The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka (2016)
"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.
Director: Masanori Tominaga
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: September 30, 2016
Cast
- Rieko Akatsuka - Self
- FROGMAN - Self
- Fujio Akatsuka - Self (archive footage)
- Ichiko Aoba - Narrator
- Tamori - Self
- Kozue Aoki - Self
- Masao Adachi - Self
- Fujiko F. Fujio - Self (archive footage)
- Nobuyoshi Araki - Self
- Atuy - Self
Screenplay
Music: Shuta Hasunuma, U-zhaan
Production: Tadpole Lab, Fujio Productions, Cinegriot, Animaroid
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
part animation, celebrity interview, mangaka, mixed media, manga artist, experimental documentary, manga industry, gag comedy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka 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 directed The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka?
- The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka was directed by Masanori Tominaga.
- Who stars in The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka?
- The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka stars Rieko Akatsuka, FROGMAN, Fujio Akatsuka, Ichiko Aoba, Tamori, Kozue Aoki.
- How long is The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka?
- The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka?
- The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka is a Documentary, Animation film.
- Where was The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka produced?
- The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka was produced in Japan.