gag comedy
5 movies and shows
Monkey Punch's Alice
Fri, 13 Dec 1991
Jirocho, the don of an expansive crime syndicate, is commanded by his dying father to kill a cyborg in the form of a woman who betrayed him. What follows are various attempts to capture and destroy his target, Alice, ranging from the surreal, the dangerous, and the erotic.
Osomatsu-kun: Iyami Alone in the Wind
Sat, 25 Aug 1990
In an Edo-period retelling of "City Lights", Iyami, a poor beggar, befriends a flower-selling blind young girl. Through the ups and downs of their friendship, Iyami strives to find a way to make her see again.
Fujio Akatsuka's Gag Porno: In the Mood Once Again
Sat, 31 Mar 1979
Softcore porn collaboration between Nikkatsu director Shinya Yamamoto and gag manga artist Fujio Akatsuka, utilizing both creators' comedy techniques in an erotic setting.
The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka
Fri, 30 Sep 2016
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.
Aa!! Hana no Ouendan
Sat, 09 Nov 1996
An action comedy about a freshman who joins his university's cheerleading squad and gradually discovers his manliness through interactions with powerful seniors.