Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honnêamise, a 1987 theatrical anime film directed by Hiroyuki Yamaga and animated by Gainax and Bandai Visual, is celebrating its 35th anniversary, and now Section23 Films and Bandai Namco Filmworks are teaming up to distribute the film in a deluxe, 3-disc 4K remastered Blu-ray boxed set in both Japan and North America. Hit the jump to learn more.
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced today that theatrical screening of the 4K remaster edition of Gainax and Bandai's first original anime feature film Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise will begin in Japan on October 28, 2022. Watch a trailer that showcases the vivid images of the edition after the jump!
Exactly 35 years ago today, March 14, 1987, Gainax and Bandai's first original anime feature film Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise was released in Japan. To celebrate its 35th anniversary, the film will get the 4K-remaster treatment. Hit the jump for more details including the message from director Hiroyuki Yamaga.
Fans of Gainax's Aim for the Top! Gunbuster and its follow-ups can find out more about the classic OVA, thanks to the return to print of a massive memorial book. Interviews, art, and more are between the pages — take a look inside after the jump!
I feel like it’s truly rare to understand the mind of a creative genius, especially one so closed off as Hideaki Anno, the creator of the Evangelion franchise. But we were lucky enough to look at the inner workings of the critically acclaimed creator at the Hideaki Anno Exhibition, which is currently being held in Tokyo. Get in past the jump and catch the full report!
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gainax's Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Movic is bringing you the Blue Water itself! A high-quality reproduction is now available for pre-order for a limited time. Find out how to get this legendary item for yourself after the jump!
Fan restoration group FemBoy Films revealed that an "official" version of DAICON III is set to be released by members of the original production crew after the newly reformed DAICON FILM, which is reportedly being run by former members of the original team. Put on some ELO and learn more after the jump!