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Satoshi Kon Birthday Festival 2026: A Tribute to an Animation Icon

The renowned Satoshi Kon Birthday Festival 2026 will take place at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas and Shibuya HUMAX Cinema, scheduled to align with the director's birth month, October. This special event is organized by Humanax Entertainment, under the leadership of President Michio Akimoto. It promises a unique celebration of the artistic legacy that Satoshi Kon left the world.

Kicking off on October 9, the festival will feature a series of showings of four of Kon’s acclaimed animated films produced by MADHOUSE, alongside a special television series. Highlights include a late-night screening of Paranoia Agent and a multitude of engaging events, including panel talks with special guests and a pop-up shop. Attendees can also look forward to exclusive gifts and original themed beverages and merchandise available during the festival.

Schedule and Event Lineup

Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas

• - October 9 (Fri): Paranoia Agent all-night screening (BD format)
• - October 10 (Sat): 4K remastered versions of Perfect Blue (R-15), Millennium Actress, and Tokyo Godfathers

Shibuya HUMAX Cinema

• - October 12 (Mon): Paprika 4K remastered version (on Satoshi Kon's birthday)

Note: Events will accompany screenings of Paranoia Agent, Perfect Blue, and Paprika. Each showing may feature different event schedules, so please check accordingly.

Tickets for the regular screenings (for Millennium Actress and Tokyo Godfathers) will be priced uniformly at 1,700 yen. Pricing details for event screenings will be provided separately.

Ticket Sales Information

• - Online Tickets:

- Member pre-sale begins on September 11, 2026, at 22:00
- General sales commence on September 12, 2026, at 00:00 (sales begin at midnight on September 11).

• - Box Office Sales: If online tickets sell out, there will be no box office sales starting from September 12, 2026, at theatre opening hours.

Special Events

Various talk events are scheduled, featuring prominent guests, including:

• - October 9: Special guests from Paranoia Agent will be present, including Mamiko Noto (voice of Tsukiko Sagi) and Haruko Momoi (voice of Maromi).
• - October 10: After the screening of Perfect Blue, a talk featuring Junko Iwao (voice of Mima Kirigoe) and Sadayuki Murai (screenplay) is set to take place.
• - October 12: A panel discussions will occur post-Paprika screening with Megumi Hayashibara (voice of Atsuko Chiba).

Pop-up Shop and Exclusive Merchandise

In collaboration with brands Sampras and SEVESKIG, a pop-up shop will be featured, offering original merchandise such as t-shirts and themed beverages. Details on specific items will be revealed at a later date. The pop-up will operate from October 9 to November 15 across both cinema locations.

Remembering Satoshi Kon

Satoshi Kon, born on October 12, 1963, in Hokkaido, is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in the field of animation. He made a debut in manga and transitioned into animation, directing notable films like Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers, and Paprika. His work is characterized by complex narratives and rich visual storytelling, leaving a profound influence on both the anime and film landscapes.

Satoshi Kon passed away at the young age of 46 in 2010, yet his works continue to resonate with audiences globally.

As we honor his legacy through the Satoshi Kon Birthday Festival 2026, fans and newcomers alike are invited to experience the depth of his storytelling and celebrate the artistry he gifted to the world.