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Tokyo Godfathers, the acclaimed holiday classic from master director Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Perfect Blue), returns to theaters to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a 4K restoration under the supervision of the original art director and producers Anime Expo Cinema Nights invites fans to theatrical screenings of the classic anime at special theatrical events across North America[...]

Director Mamoru Oshii's award-winning cyber-tech thriller, based on the comic book by Shirow Masamune, is lauded as one of the leading Japanese animation films of all time. "Tokyo Godfathers" poster art, AX Cinema Nights Tokyo Godfathers 20th Anniversary – AX Cinema Nights Satoshi Kon Fest Release Dates: Dec 11th (sub), Dec 12th (sub), Dec[...]

The late Satoshi Kon has created some of the most intricate and detailed anime films during his life, and even years later, these films are often discussed for their genre-mixed concepts that play up psychological horror like Perfect Blue to the lighthearted comedic stylings of Tokyo Godfathers. Kon's work is extremely unique, inspiring writers and directors[...]