Satoshi Kon Birthday Celebration Screening Event Planned in October

Animation film director Satoshi Kon , who passed away in August 2010 at the age of 46, was born on October 12, 1963 in Hokkaido, Japan. Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas, operated by Humax Entertainment, will hold a special screening event of the director's works as “Satoshi Kon Birthday Celebration" from October 11, 2024. In conjunction with the screening, there will be special bonus gifts for visitors, original drinks, and merchandise for sale that can only be available there. Ticket prices and sales dates will be announced shortly. Screening Schedule: October 11 (Fri) - 17 (Thu) “Tokyo Godfathers” (2003), “Paprika” (2006) October 12 (Sat / Satoshi Kon's Birthday) “Perfect Blue" (1997) October 18 (Fri) - 24(Thu) “Millennium Actress" (2002) October 18 (Fri) “Paranoia Agents” (2004) - all-night screening on Blu-ray Tokyo Godfathers and Paprika will receive their first DCP (Digital Cinema Package) screenings in Japan, and the system will allow for very high resolution images to be displayed and high quality, clear sound to be enjoyed. Additionally, the two main voice cast members of Perfect Blue — Junko Iwao (Mima Kirigoe) and Rica Matsumoto (Rumi) — will speak at a post-screening talk event on October 12. Junko Iwao Rica Matsumoto "Perfect Blue" (1997) "Millennium Actress" (2001) "Tokyo Godfathers" (2003) "Paprika" (2006) "Paranoia Agent" (2004) RELATED: Satoshi Kon Will Always Be in Our Memories Source: Humax Entertainment press release

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