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The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

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  • Cast
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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 30, 2016

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

Documentary, Animation

Original Title

マンガをはみだした男 赤塚不二夫

Production Companies

Tadpole Lab, Fujio Productions, Cinegriot, Animaroid

Director

Masanori Tominaga

Description

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.