Within the realm of anime movies, there are a handful of auteurs: Hayao Miyazaki, Mamoru Hosoda, Makoto Shinkai, and some extra. Nonetheless, on account of his premature passing in August 2010, many are likely to overlook Satoshi Kon. Whereas his authentic movies carried out modestly upon their launch, their affect within the medium is plain. So, what higher technique to rejoice the movie auteur whom we by no means noticed the complete potential of, than to observe his movies on the large display.
Satoshi Kon‘s KON’STONE X (previously Twitter) account introduced the Satoshi Kon Birthday Celebration on September 12. Within the publish, the account famous 5 movies by the director can be screened on the Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas beginning on October 11.
『今 敏 生誕祭』池袋HUMAXシネマズにて10/11(金)より開催決定！アニメ5作品を一挙上映！トークイベント、入場者プレゼント、グッズ販売、展示などを予定しています！協力：SEVESKIGhttps://t.co/SxpKEWA68l#今敏監督 #パーフェクトブルー #千年女優 #妄想代理人 #パプリカ
— KON’STONE (@kons_tone) September 12, 2024
The “Satoshi Kon Birthday Celebration” will begin at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas on Friday, October 11! 5 anime movies will probably be screened directly! Discuss occasions, giveaways, merchandise gross sales, exhibitions, and extra are deliberate! In collaboration with SEVESKIG
https://humax-cinema.co.jp/news/958929/
The Humax Cinema web site has extra info on the celebration. The 5 movies that will probably be screened in Ikebukuro are Tokyo Godfathers, Paprika, Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, and Paranoia Agent. The Yokosuka and Narita areas are set to display Tokyo Godfathers, Paprika, Excellent Blue, and Millennium Actress. Nonetheless, Excellent Blue and Paranoia Agent will solely display on October 12 (Kon’s birthday) and October 18 on the Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas.
Together with the screening of Kon’s movies, the Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas will even host a chat occasion that includes Paranoia Agent stars Junko Iwao (voice of Mima Kirigoe) and Rica Matsumoto (voice of Rumi) on October 12. The discuss occasion will begin after the 12:30 p.m. displaying of the movie.
Screening Kon’s movies on and close to his birthday is an effective way to rejoice the late director. So, when you’re a fan of Kon, wish to see his movies on the large display, and will probably be within the Ikebukuro space in October, you will not wish to miss this chance.
Sources: KON’STONE’s X/Twitter account, Humax Cinema website, Satoshi Kon‘s website
