The 2006 anime film TEKKONKINKREET, based on Taiyo Matsumoto’s manga Black & White, is returning to theaters. GKIDS has announced it acquired the North American rights and will screen a new 4K remastered version.
The screenings will take place on May 31 and June 1 to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary.
The film was directed by Michael Arias, written by Anthony Weintraub, and features character design adaptation by Shojiro Nishimi. The music was composed by Plaid, and the animation was produced by STUDIO4°C.
GKIDS describes the anime:
Black, a boy who seeks to bend the city to his will through strength, and White, his innocent counterpart, are two orphaned street kids living in the slums of Treasure Town. When real estate developers threaten to transform Treasure Town into a massive theme park, its very existence is put at risk. Determined to protect both White and their city, Black takes on the yakuza and assassins, gradually losing his innocence as he confronts a dark manifestation within himself.
Featuring dynamic visuals from STUDIO4°C (Mind Game) and based on the legendary manga by Taiyo Matsumoto, Tekkonkinkreet remains a beloved cult classic to this day. Set in a world that cannot escape change, it tells a story of unwavering love, complementary bonds, and a prayer that must never be lost. Now beautifully remastered in stunning 4K.
Source: GKIDS
Tekkonkinkreet © 2006 Taiyo Matsumoto/Shogakukan, Aniplex, Asmik Ace, Beyond C., dentsu, TOKYO MX
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