The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka (マンガをはみだした男　赤塚不二夫)

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

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Rieko Akatsuka

Herself

FROGMAN

Himself

Fujio Akatsuka

Himself (Archival Footage)

Ichiko Aoba

Narrator

Tamori

Himself

Kozue Aoki

Herself

Masao Adachi

Himself

Fujiko F. Fujio

Himself (Archival Footage)

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