Japan Foundation Tour FEBRUARY 2016

What’s on?

Every year – our friends at the Japan Foundation put on an amazing tour across the UK featuring some of the best and brightest stars of the Japanese cinema world. This year we’re very proud to say not one but two Anime Limited films will be hitting the big screen again. Check out details on the two films below – and we’ll be posting details on what dates they will be screening as we get them!

ANTHEM OF THE HEART

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<h2><strong>ANTHEM OF THE HEART<br />
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<div><strong>Director: </strong>Tatsuyuki nagai</div>
<div><strong>Studio: </strong>A-1 Pictures<br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 120 minutes approx</div>
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<h6><strong>Synopsis:</strong></h6>
<p>In 2013, the Anohana Movie managed to touch the hearts of millions in theaters all across Japan. Its heartwarming story of the unbreakable bond between friends was one that transcended the anime fan community. Topping the Japanese box office charts for weeks, the Anohana Movie was an instant smash hit and the second highest grossing original TV animation film in Japanese film history. With the recently announced live-action drama series adaptation in the works, people all over Japan are still experiencing the “Anohana Phenomenon.”</p>
<p>This Fall, the genius creative staff behind the Anohana Movie are back! Director Tatsuyuki Nagai, Scriptwriter Mari Okada and Character Designer Masayoshi Tanaka are bringing fans an all-new ode to youth set in the beautiful city of Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture. This totally original animated film is called The Anthem of the Heart.</p>
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MISS HOKUSAI

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<div><strong>Director: </strong>Keiichi Hara</div>
<div><strong>Studio: Production I.G</strong><br />
<strong>Runtime:</strong> 93 minutes approx</div>
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<p class="p1">Set in 1814 Edo (now known as Tokyo), a much accomplished artist of the time works tirelessly in his house-atelier. He is as short-tempered and sarcastic as he is brilliant, with no passion for money or meaningless pastimes like drinking. His name is Katsushika Hokusai and decades later his work would come to mesmerise Degas, Van Gogh, Monet, Klimt and Debussy.</p>
<p class="p1">But very few were aware of the woman who often painted for him while remaining uncredited. This is the untold story of O-Ei, Master Hokusai’s daughter, a free-spirited woman overshadowed by her larger-than-life father. She inherited both his stubbornness and his talent, and her art is so powerful that it leads her to trouble…</p>
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When are the films?

SCHEDULE TO FOLLOW SHORTLY

TICKETS

Early bird offer expires on the 13th of October at 11:59AM when it switches to £25 per pass.

Attendees must be over the age of 15 on day of screening.

Any leftover tickets will go on sale either in the last week before the event and on the-door should any remain so we advise buying early and making the most of a first at MCM Comic Con London!

LOCATION

You’ll find the screenings at The Crystal (1 Siemens Brothers Way, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1GB). The location is shown on the map below too:

FAQ

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Q - What language will the films be screened in?

Unless otherwise noted, all the films are being screened in Japanese with English subtitles.

Q - I bought a day pass but I want to leave the venue and return later. Is this ok?

Yes! We full appreciate that some people may only want to attend a select number of screenings, perhaps pop back into MCM London Comic Con inside Excel London as an example, so have no fear you will be able to enter/exit the venue without issue. It’ll simply be a case of you needing to hold onto you ticket and you will be allowed entry back into the venue.

Q - Do I need to buy a ticket to MCM Comic Con as well to come?

No you don’t, but we’d definitely advise grabbing a ticket if you’re coming this way so you can enjoy the benefits of both if time allows :)!

Q - Is seating allocated?

No. Seating is on a first come first served basis for each screening.

Q - I bought a ticket to MCM London Comic Con, does that count as my ticket?

Sorry but no it doesn’t – MCM Loves Anime is a separate event being run by Anime Limited in conjunction with MCM. Because of this separate tickets need to be purchased.

Q - Why doesn’t my MCM ticket count as my ticket?

As it’s a separate venue and space specifically meant for screenings and panels, it’s been booked separately and we need to cover the cost of that, screenings and staffing :).

Q - Do we need leave the screen after screening?

Yes. Following each screening, the screen will need to be vacated to allow staff to inspect the screen and clean where needed. (This is not negotiable.)

Q - I’m travelling to MCM Loves Anime from outside of London, what time will the event end?

We’ve created this event with this exact thought in mind. So you’ll be happy to hear that proceedings should be completed with the final film of the day by no later than 22:00.

UPDATED Q

- Can I bring food/drink into the screenings?

No. Unfortunately upon clarification – while food/drink can be purchased inside the venue at a café, no food or drink can be brought into the auditorium. Sorry folks!

Q - Is it ok to wear cosplay inside the screen?
Yes! However if you have some elaborate form of cosplay that could impede the viewing enjoyment or comfort of others we’d prefer for you change as appropriate prior to the screening.
Q - Are there any discounts for this event? For example, with an NUS card?
No. The pricing for MCM Loves Anime is fixed but we would like to not that the day pass get you access to 4 screening across the day, not just one.

Information correct as of 8th October 2015.