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℃ (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.
GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, has acquired all rights for North America to Tekkonkinkreet, the award-winning 2006 feature directed by Michael Arias, and animated by STUDIO4°C. Tickets are on sale now, coming to theatres in an all-new 4K remaster in both its original Japanese language and English dub for two nights only on May 31 and June 1. GKIDS will also release a 4K UHD Blu-Ray and digital download for the new 4K Remaster later this year.
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