Tag: 2023

  • Machine As A Hero? Free Online Talk

    Machine As A Hero? Free Online Talk

    Free Zoom Talk with FUJITSU Ryota
    10th Nov 2023 @ 6:30pm

    Anime fans! If you love giant robots, this one’s for you! Join us November 10th for an online talk by FUJITSU Ryota, an anime critic, as we explore the evolution of machines as characters in Japanese animation. The talk will take place on Zoom, so you’ll need the Zoom client installed on your device to take part.

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    In partnership with Japan Foundation London.

    As part of the Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival 2023, FUJITSU Ryota, Japan’s leading animation critic, will unveil mecha-anime from Japan, overviewing its characteristics. He will also discuss in this special online-talk, the progress of this genre in story as well as style, while referring to the social circumstances and viewership when these works were made.


    FUJITSU Ryota
    A Japanese anime critic. He became a freelance writer after working as a newspaper reporter and weekly magazine editor. His writing primarily focuses on anime-related topics and has been featured in magazines, BD booklets, and web media. His books include Anime ‘hyoronka’ sengen (The Declaration of an ‘Anime Critic’, 2003), and Channeru wa itsumo anime (Channels Are Always Anime, 2010). FUJITSU Ryota serves as an adjunct lecturer at Tokyo Polytechnic University and holds the position of programming advisor for the anime section of the Tokyo International Film Festival.


  • Programme Bangor 2023

    Programme Bangor 2023

    Summary Kotatsu Festival Bangor 2023


    Sat 11th Nov

    11:00 Liz and the Blue Bird (U)

    14:00 Patema Inverted (PG)

    17:30 The First Slam Dunk (12A English Dub)

    Sun 12th Nov

    14:00 The First Slam Dunk (12A Japanese/Subs)


    Tue 14th Nov

    17:30 Nico/Agony (12A)

    + Blue Thermal

    Wed 15th Nov

    17:30 Macross Plus Movie Edition (12A)

    Thu 16th Nov

    20:15 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
    Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre Box Office on +44(0)1248 38 28 28

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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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  • Junkhead returns to Chapter Spring 2023

    Junkhead returns to Chapter Spring 2023

    Image from Junkhead

    Junkhead – Chapter March 25th 8:30PM

    Japan | 2022 |  104’ | CTBA | Dir: Takahide Hori | Takahide Hori, Atsuko Miyake | Japanese with English subtitles.

    We are so thrilled to screen Junkhead in Cardiff on March 25th at 8:30pm, as part of the Mini Cardiff Animation Festival.

    Junkhead won the Kotatsu Festival Bangor Critics Award last year but we were unable to screen it in Cardiff. Please come along and see this labour of love from director Takahide Hori.

    Tickets are available via Chapter.