I’m so honored that my work will be featured in such a prestigious film festival. I hope a lot of people will have a chance to see films they haven’t yet seen. Keiichi Hara was featured in this section last year, and there was an internet rumor that I might be next. But still, when I was selected, I thought it was a mistake. I really want to show my work to wider audiences, so I’m really grateful for this opportunity. I worked really hard on the flyer for the TIFF retrospective, and I passionately hope many people will come. Maybe my earlier films were edgier, but I think my most recent work depicts deeper emotions that I want to share with the audience. I was asked not to talk about this until the official announcement on October 28, but I will also be discussing my brand-new film during TIFF.
The screenings will include three of Yuasa’s features (Lu Over the Wall, Mind Game, and The Night is Short, Walk on Girl), a screening of his entire 10-episode Devilman Crybaby series (240 minutes), and a special program of other works selected by Yuasa. The latter program includes:
Adventure Time: Food Chain (2014)
Director: Masaaki Yuasa
11min.
Space Dandy Episode 16: “Slow and Steady Wins the Race, Baby” (2014)
Director: Masaaki Yuasa
24min.
Kick-Heart (2012)
Director: Masaaki Yuasa
12min.
Genius Party: Happy Machine (2007)
Director: Masaaki Yuasa
15min.
The Adventures of Buriburizaemon: The Storm Chapter (1994)
Director: Mitsuru Hongo
5min.
The Adventures of Buriburizaemon: The Soaring Chapter (1995)
Director: Mitsuru Hongo
7min.
The Adventures of Buriburizaemon: The Lightning Chapter (1995)
Director: Mitsuru Hongo
8min.
Chibi Maruko Chan: My Favorite Song: “Drag Race 1969” & “Shopping Boogie” (1992)
5min.
Ticket sales to the screenings will start in October. The 31st TIFF will take place from October 25 – November 3, 2018 in Tokyo. For more details, visit the festival website.
