The Yen Family by Takida Yojiro...

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>Also , I realised that Japanese comics have a great influence on Japanese
>films especially contemporary ones , does anyone know about the history of
>Japanese Comics ?

Frederik Schodt has a couple of books on Manga which provide
history and critique.

Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics (Kodansha Intl., 1983)

Dreamland Japan: Writings on Manga (Stone Bridge Press, 1996).
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>I am required to use Takida Yojiro's The Yen family to study the socail
>satire and comedy films in Japan in the 80's & 90's .
>This film was made in 1988. I am wondering if anyone has watched this film
>and would appreciate comments with regards to this film .
>Also , I realised that Japanese comics have a great influence on Japanese
>films especially contemporary ones , does anyone know about the history of
>Japanese Comics ?
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>Thanks,
>Choon Ling