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  • Programme Aberystwyth 2023

    Programme Aberystwyth 2023

    Summary Kotatsu Festival Aberystwyth 2023

    Due to unforeseen circumstances with our distributors, we can no longer screen Oblivion Island and Break of Dawn this year. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

    Fri 20th Oct

    11:20 Patema Inverted (PG)

    14:30 The First Slam Dunk (12A)

    16:40 The First Slam Dunk (12A English Dub)

    19:15 EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME (15)

    Sat 21st Oct

    10:30 Liz and the Blue Bird (U)

    12:30 Nico/Agony (12A)

    + The First Slam Dunk (12A)

    15:00 Raffle

    15:20 Macross Plus Movie Edition (12A)

    Sun 22nd Oct

    13:45 Chieri and Cherry (U)

    15:35 Miss Hokusai (12A)

    17:15 Raffle

    + Re:cycle Of The Penguindrum Movie 1 (15)

    Unless otherwise stated, all films are in Japanese with English subtitles.
    For ticket information please contact
    Aberystwyth Arts Centre Box Office on +44(0)1970 62 32 32

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  • Raffle Aberystwyth 2023

    Raffle Aberystwyth 2023

    Below is the list of raffle prizes to be won. Raffle tickets will be available at Kotatsu stall during the festival for 50p each.

    STAR PRIZE

    Artwork

    Courtesy of Calon TV

    A framed original cel artwork from the animated children’s series Meeow! (2000).

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  • Programme Cardiff 2023

    Programme Cardiff 2023

    Summary Kotatsu Festival Cardiff 2023

    Due to unforeseen circumstances with our distributors, we can no longer screen Oblivion Island and Break of Dawn this year. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

    Sat 30th Sep

    11:30

    Chieri and Cherry (U)

    13:00

    The First Slam Dunk (12A)

    17:00

    Jero11 Live Music Performance

    Miss Hokusai (12A)

    19:30

    Macross Plus Movie Edition (12A TBC)

    Sun 1st Oct

    11:30

    Patema Inverted (PG)

    14:00

    Liz and the Blue Bird (U)

    16:00

    Nico/Agony (Short) (12A)

    Blue Thermal (12A)

    18:00

    Raffle

    18:30

    Reception in Foyer

    19:30

    EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME (15)

    Unless otherwise stated, all films are in Japanese with English subtitles.
    For ticket information please contact
    Chapter Box Office on +44(0)29 2030 4400

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  • Raffle Cardiff 2023

    Raffle Cardiff 2023

    Below is the complete list of raffle prizes to be won. Raffle tickets will be available at Kotatsu stall during the festival for 50p each.

    STAR PRIZE

    Artwork

    Courtesy of Calon TV

    Original cel artwork from the 1991 animated fantasy film The Princess and the Goblin.

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  • Tokyo Godfathers Xmas Special

    Tokyo Godfathers Xmas Special

    We are very excited to announce a special Xmas screening of Tokyo Godfathers, written and directed by Satoshi Kon. Tickets can be purchased via the Chapter website, or from their Box Office on +44(0)29 2030 4400.

    Saturday 17th December 2022

    17:30 Tokyo Godfathers

    © 2004 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved

    On Christmas Eve, three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo discover a newborn baby among the trash and set out to find its parents.

    Japan | 2003 | 88‘ | 12 | Satoshi Kon | Japanese with English subtitles | Trailer

    Also available on the day

    Manga Kissa (Manga Café)

    The manga kissa reading area makes a welcome return. Why not settle down in our comic corner and read some of your favourite manga or general Japan-related books or magazines. If you have any spare reading material, please consider bringing them along and donating them to our reading area for others to enjoy.

    The majority of reading materials are kindly donated by Andrew Offiler from Calon. Thank you Andrew!

    Please don’t take them home, so others can enjoy!

    Wazakka

    Hand made bags, small pouches, Japan-themed items.

  • Programme Bangor 2022

    Programme Bangor 2022

    Summary Kotatsu Festival Bangor 2022

    Mon 31st Oct

    14:00 Pompo the Cinephile (12A)

    Tue 1st Nov

    14:00 Eternal 831 (TBC)

    Wed 2nd Nov

    14:00 Inu-OH (15)

    Thu 3rd Nov

    14:00 JUNK HEAD(12A)

    Fri 4th Nov

    14:00 Over the Sky (PG)

    Sat 5th Nov

    11:00 Living in a World Without Magic (short) (advPG)

    + Fortune Favours Lady Nikuko (PG)

    14:00 Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (12A)

    Unless otherwise stated, all films are in Japanese with English subtitles.
    For ticket information please contact
    Pontio Box Office on +44(0)1248 38 28 28

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  • Programme Aberystwyth 2022

    Programme Aberystwyth 2022

    Summary Kotatsu Festival Aberystwyth 2022

    Fri 28th Oct

    17:30 Goodbye, Don Glees! (12A TBC)

    19:45 Patlabor 1 (PG)

    Sat 29th Oct

    11:20 The House of the Lost on the Cape (PG)

    13:30 Inu-OH (PG)

    15:25 Living in a World Without Magic (short) (advPG)

    + Fortune Favours Lady Nikuko (PG)

    17:30 Raffle Draw/Pompo the Cinephile (12A)

    19:45 JUND HEAD (12A)

    Sun 30th Oct

    13:15 Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (English Version) (12A)

    15:15 Looking For Magical Doremi (PG)

    17:05 Raffle Draw/Over the Sky (PG)

    Mon 31st Oct

    13:30 Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (12A)

    15:30 Eternal 831 (TBC)

    17:30 Relative Worlds (15)

    Tue 1st Nov

    14:00 Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (12A)

    16:00 Free – Final Stroke Part 1 (PG)

    17:50 Inu-OH (15)

    19:45 Patlabor 2 (PG)

    Unless otherwise stated, all films are in Japanese with English subtitles.
    For ticket information please contact
    Aberystwyth Arts Centre Box Office on +44(0)1970 62 32 32

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  • Programme Cardiff 2022

    Programme Cardiff 2022

    Summary Kotatsu Festival Cardiff 2022

    Sat 1st Oct

    11:30

    Inu-Oh (15)

    13:40

    Living in a World Without Magic (Short) (advPG)

    + Fortune Favours Lady Nikuko (PG)

    16:00

    Eternal 831 (TBC)

    18:00

    Pompo the Cinephile (12A)

    19:45

    Reception in Cinema Foyer

    Sun 2nd Oct

    11:30

    Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (12A)

    14:00

    Goodbye, Don Glees! (12A TBC)

    16:15

    Raffle

    17:00

    Over the Sky (PG)

    18:45

    Aftershow Party in Cinema Foyer

    Unless otherwise stated, all films are in Japanese with English subtitles.
    For ticket information please contact
    Chapter Box Office on +44(0)29 2030 4400

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  • Raffle Cardiff 2022

    Raffle Cardiff 2022

    Below is the complete list of raffle prizes to be won. Raffle tickets will be available at Kotatsu stall during the festival for 50p each.

    STAR PRIZE

    Hikikomori Artwork

    Courtesy of Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi

    50cm x 60cm – 2021
    Oil on canvas, manga pages, crystal resin.

    Hikikomori is a social phenomenon, that was first identified in Japan, but has now extended across the world, and is characterised by acute social withdrawal. During the pandemic people worldwide got acquainted with this reclusive lifestyle. The artwork upcycles manga pages to portray the voluntary confinement syndrome, that reduces the human being to a mere mannequin. The kinetic images evoke the moving pictures found in anime, that are being celebrated by the Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival in Wales.

    Facebook: @chiaraspagnoligabardi
    Instagram: @chiaraspagnoligabardi
    Twitter: @clairespanish
    Artwork Website: https://chiaraspagnoliart.com

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  • Raffle Aberystwyth 2022

    Raffle Aberystwyth 2022

    Below is the list of raffle prizes to be won. Raffle tickets will be available at Kotatsu stall during the festival for 50p each.

    STAR PRIZE

    Ozeki Rai Junmai Sake

    Courtesy of Oriental Mart

    RAI is created using a new age labour-intensive production process with the yeast, koji and lactic acid being the keys to this rich brew. Timing of the additions to the starter mash influence the flavour and aroma. Ozeki exclusively developed a new way of making sake to bring out the savouriness while sustaining easy drink-ability. The unique brewing process of RAI creates a pleasant earthiness that is not too bold nor meek with subtle hints of caramel in the nose. A straightforward flavour that can be enjoyed for hours.

    Ozeki Rai Junmai Sake

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