The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka
MovieTitle | マンガをはみだした男 赤塚不二夫 |
User score | 0 |
Release date | Sep 30, 2016 |
Genre | Documentary, Animation |
Director | Masanori Tominaga |
Production country | Japan |
Production companies | Tadpole Lab, Fujio Productions, Cinegriot, Animaroid |
Run time | 96 min. |
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.