Held on November 17th and 24th! Animation artist Saku Sakamoto's latest work "GHOST BUGS"
will be held at Cinema House Otsuka to commemorate its first release in Japan!

To commemorate the animation film "Amrita's Feast" (CV. Maaya Uchida) winning the Grand Prix at film festivals in Italy and the United States, a special screening will be held on November 17th (Sunday) and 24th (Sunday). It will be held at Cinema House Otsuka. The new horror anime movie ``GHOST BUGS'' will be released for the first time in Japan, and this luxurious event will include a talk show with director Saku Sakamoto and the actors, and a behind-the-scenes video.

Event summary

Date : November 17th (Sunday) and 24th (Sunday), 2024
Venue : Cinema House Otsuka (Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
Screenings : "GHOST BUGS-", "Amrita's Feast", and "Aranye" 'The Insect Cage' (Free barrier-free screening with subtitles)

Highlights

"GHOST BUGS-" released for the first time in Japan!

``GHOST BUGS'', which has been a hot topic at film festivals overseas, will be shown for the first time in Japan. This work, which is a re-edited version of director Saku Sakamoto's popular work ``Amrita's Feast'' and the previous work ``Aranye's Insect Cage'' and has strengthened its horror elements, has been praised by horror fans as ``It's too scary even though it's an anime.'' There is also a commentary by general director Osamu Fukutani, making it a must-see for horror fans.

Talk show commemorating the Grand Prix award for the movie “Amrita’s Feast”

``Amrita's Feast'' won the Grand Prix at film festivals in Florence, Italy and New York. Director Saku Sakamoto and the actresses who modeled the animation characters (Yume Niika, Erika Harada, Kaori Kurahashi) will also be on stage, and behind-the-scenes stories and special behind-the-scenes footage will be released. The process of how the vivid performances of the characters depicted in realistic plays were reflected in the animation will be revealed.

Free screening of “Aranje no Insect Cage” with barrier-free subtitles

Director Sakamoto's previous film ``Aranye's Insect Cage'' will be screened for free with barrier-free Japanese subtitles. It supports the UDCast method, and you can also enjoy barrier-free Japanese audio guides using a smartphone app. This screening can be enjoyed by as many people as possible, including those with visual or hearing limitations.

Screening schedule

• 10:30 Doors open
• 11:00 "GHOST BUGS-"
  (100 minutes of main story + commentary by general director, present for visitors)
• 13:30 Free screening with barrier-free subtitles of “Aranje no Insect Cage”
  (75 minutes, reservations recommended, UDCast compatible)
• 15:30 "Amrita's Feast" + Talk Show
  (50 minutes main story + 30 minutes talk show, present for attendees)
• 17:30 "GHOST BUGS-"
  (100 minutes of main story + commentary by general director, present for visitors)
• 20:00 "Amrita's Feast" + Talk Show
  (50 minutes main story + 30 minutes talk show, present for attendees)

*Doors open 30 minutes before each session. Due to the rotating system, if the seats are full, you may be refused admission.

Ticket information

• “GHOST BUGS” … 1,800 yen on the day / 1,500 yen in advance
• “Amrita’s Feast” + Talk Show … 1,800 yen on the day / 1,500 yen in advance
• Free screening of “Aranje no Insect Cage” …Free (reservation recommended)

Advance tickets are on sale on the official website. You can purchase from the official online store ( https://zelicofilm.stores.jp/

access

Cinema House Otsuka
7 minutes walk from the north exit of JR Otsuka Station, 3 minutes walk from Sugamo Shinden Station on the Toden Arakawa Line.

For more information and reservations, please visit https://www.amrita-movie.com/

■Press release source - Zelico Film LLC
https://companydata.tsujigawa.com/company/2012803001691/