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Tokyo Godfathers gets a special screening to celebrate 20 years

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Anime Expo Cinema Nights invites you to celebrate Tokyo Godfathers, the acclaimed holiday classic from master director Satoshi Kon, as it returns to theaters to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a 4K restoration under the supervision of the original art director and producers.

When: Screens Dec. 11th (sub), Dec. 12th (sub), Dec. 13th (encore of choice)

On Christmas Eve, three homeless companions stumble upon a baby girl in a garbage heap. They name her Kiyoko, and vow to care for her as they track down her family. Haunted by memories of their own broken pasts and pursued by a cast of shadowy characters from Tokyo’s nightlife, Hana, Gin and Miyuki overcome their differences and learn to trust one another as a new, makeshift family. With the New Year fast approaching, the mystery behind baby Kiyoko deepens, and these unlikely heroes discover the surprising — and sometimes miraculous — connections that have brought them all together. Co-written by Keiko Nobumoto (Cowboy Bebop) and featuring a whimsical score by Keiichi Suzuki, Tokyo Godfathers is a masterpiece by turns heartfelt, hilarious, and highly original, a tale of hope and redemption in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

AX Cinema Nights is a year-round movie event series celebrating the best new and classic anime films by bringing them to theaters across North America. It provides the passionate fan community with immersive and unforgettable experiences beyond the annual Anime Expo.

Around the Tubes

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It’s one of two new comic book days! What are you getting? What are you excited for? Sound off in the comments below! While you decide on that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

IndieWire – Paul Thomas Anderson: Superhero Movies Haven’t Ruined Cinema – The man is correct.

Cartoonbrew – ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Writer Keiko Nobumoto Dies At 57 – Our thoughts are with their friends, family, and fans.

The Beat – A Year of Free Comics: Dating might be easier if everyone had a WARNING LABEL – Free comics!

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The Beat – Bark Bark Girl

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Satoshi Kon’s Critically-Acclaimed Animated Feature “Tokyo Godfathers” Comes to Select Movie Theaters in March

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Tokyo Godfathers

In modern-day Tokyo, three homeless people’s lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve. As the New Year fast approaches, these three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of the abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own haunted pasts, as they learn to face their future, together.

Tokyo Godfathers, the acclaimed holiday classic from master director Satoshi Kon, will return to theaters in a brand new restoration, with an all new English language dub this March. Co-written by Keiko Nobumoto and featuring a whimsical score by Keiichi Suzuki, Tokyo Godfathers is a masterpiece by turns heartfelt, hilarious and highly original, a tale of hope and redemption in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

The film comes to theaters for a special event on Monday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. (local time, English-language subtitled) and Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. (local time, English-language dubbed).

Tickets are available now at Fathom Events and the Tokyo Godfathers move site. A complete list of theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).