"The iconic 1988 sci-fi anime is back in cinemas from April 17. Digitally remastered in 4k, and with hundreds of screenings across the city, there's really no excuse to miss it."
"Set in a near-apocalyptic imagining of 2019 neo-Tokyo, it follows biker-gang ringleader Kaneda tearing through neon-lit city streets, racing against his rivals, until a fateful encounter with a mysterious boy leads to the kidnapping of his best friend, Tetsuo."
"Its influence has spanned decades, so much so that the image of Kaneda racing down the streets of neo-Tokyo was recreated in Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One (2018)."
"Tickets are selling fast (it's already sold out at over 30 London cinemas if you're quick, including BFI IMAX). But you can still catch The Garden Cinema and Regent Street Cinema, as well as chains like Picturehouse, Odeon and Vue."
The 1988 sci-fi anime, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, returns to London cinemas starting April 17. Digitally remastered in 4k, it features hundreds of screenings across the city. Set in a dystopian 2019 neo-Tokyo, the film follows Kaneda, a biker-gang leader, as he attempts to rescue his friend Tetsuo from military experiments. The film's influence is significant, inspiring works like Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One. Tickets are selling quickly, with some venues already sold out, but screenings will continue for the next couple of months.
Read at Time Out London
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