Kodoani.com – Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas will hold a special event called “Satoshi Kon's Birthday Celebration” from date October 11, 2024in memory of the famous animation director Satoshi Konwho passed away in August 2010. The event will take place at a cinema in Tokyo, Japan, with activities such as re-screenings of his notable works, special giveaways, original drinks and limited-edition items.
Movie showtimes including Kon's classic films:
October 11-17: Tokyo Godfathers (2003), Paprika (2006)
October 12 (Satoshi Kon's Birthday): Perfect Blue (1997)
October 18-24: Millennium Actress (2002)
October 18: Paranoia Agent (2004) Night Screening on Blu-ray
Screening Tokyo Godfathers and Paprika will be done by technology DCP (Digital Cinema Package) for the first time in Japan, ensuring excellent picture and sound quality.
Notably, after the screening of Perfect Blue on October 12, the film's two main voice actors were Junko Iwao (Mima Kirigoe) and Rica Matsumoto (Rumi) will join the audience for a chat.