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Christmas Screening: Tokyo Godfathers

Posted on December 6, 2024 by kotatsufestival

Screenshot from Tokyo Godfathers, directed by Satoshi Kon

Join us for a seasonal screening of Satoshi Kon’s Tokyo Godfathers. Tickets can be purchased via the Chapter website, or from their Box Office on +44(0)29 2031 1050. Summary of Events Sat 21st Dec 18:00 Tokyo Godfathers (12) Also available:MarketplaceFree … Continue reading →

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Animator Talk – OGAWA Iku: Stop-Motion in Motion

Posted on November 14, 2024 by kotatsufestival

Date: Friday 29 November 2024, 13:00 GMT Online talk event hosted on ZoomFree to attend – booking is essentialThis talk will be given with British Sign Language interpretation Book Your Space Now About the Event As part of the Kotatsu … Continue reading →

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Programme Cardiff 2024

Posted on September 7, 2024 by kotatsufestival

Full programme details for the Kotatsu Festival 2024 in Cardiff from Oct 5-6. Continue reading →

Posted in Programme Archives | Tagged 2024, Cardiff, KAWAMURA Masashi, Kazuyoshi Takeuchi, Keiichi Hara, Kô Matsuo, Masayuki Yoshihara, Mitsuo Fukuda, OGAWA Iku, OSHIYAMA Kiyotaka, Satoshi Kon, SEKIGUCHI Kazuki, WADA Atsushi, YANO Honami, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, Yoshimi Itazu, YUKI Yoko | 1 Comment

Raffle Cardiff 2024

Posted on September 7, 2024 by kotatsufestival

Photo of framed artwork courtesy of Calon TV - showing various frames from The Drums of Noto Hanto.

Full raffle prize details for Kotatsu Festival 2024 in Cardiff. Continue reading →

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Programme Aberystwyth 2024

Posted on September 6, 2024 by kotatsufestival

Screenshot from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom

Full programme details for the Kotatsu Festival 2024 in Aberystwyth from Oct 25-27. Continue reading →

Posted in Programme Archives | Tagged 2024, Aberystwyth, Hayao Miyazaki, KAWAMURA Masashi, Kazuyoshi Takeuchi, Keiichi Hara, Kô Matsuo, Masayuki Yoshihara, Mitsuo Fukuda, OGAWA Iku, OSHIYAMA Kiyotaka, OTOMO Katsuhiro, Satoshi Kon, SEKIGUCHI Kazuki, WADA Atsushi, YANO Honami, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, Yoshimi Itazu, YUKI Yoko, Yuzuru Tachikawa | 1 Comment

Raffle Aberystwyth 2024

Posted on September 6, 2024 by kotatsufestival

Photo of an original cel from the TV series Wil Cwac Cwac by Calon TV

Full raffle prize details for Kotatsu Festival 2024 in Aberystwyth. Continue reading →

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April Collab: Kotatsu at Cardiff Animation Festival

Posted on March 16, 2024 by kotatsufestival

Screenshot from BLUE GIANT showing main character playing a saxaphone

Get ready for a double dose of Japanese cinematic brilliance this April as Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival joins forces with Cardiff Animation Festival to bring you an exclusive bundle of Japanese animation goodness, featuring two remarkable films, BLUE GIANT and … Continue reading →

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Machine As A Hero? Free Online Talk

Posted on October 13, 2023 by kotatsufestival

Poster for "Machine as a Hero" online talk with Fujitsu Ryota hosted by The Japan Foundation.

Free online talk on 10th Nov by anime critic FUJITSU Ryota, exploring the evolution of machines as characters in Japanese animation. Continue reading →