One bit of news that slid past us recently is that Anime Limited has picked up the UK rights for the Short Peace feature, which is made up of short films within by some solid talents. THe company is bringing it out on DVD and Blu-ray in the future with dates to be determined as well as Video On Demand. A limited theatrical run is also being planned for it as well.
Andrew Partridge, President of Anime Limited says: “We are very excited to distribute this fantastic piece of work in the UK. It is a great collection of works from the good and great of established talent in Japan. A unique and wonderful collection of works, we’re thrilled to bring this award winning collection to the UK complete with an English dub’.
Director – Kyle Jones
Short Peace – Opening
Mai – Brittney Karbowski
Meisa – Emily Neves
POSSESSIONS
Man – Jason Douglas
Ghost – Jessica Boone
Frog – Monica Rial
COMBUSTIBLE
Waka – Luci Christian
Matsukichi – David Wald
Ume – Shelley Calene-Black
Tsurunosuke – Andy McAvin
Nakoudo – Paul Sidello
Matchmaker’s Wife – Angela Foster
Waka’s Father – Carl Masterson
Waka’s Mother – Emily Neves
Sadakichi – Kyle Colby Jones
Matsukichi (Child) – Kalin Coates
Chief Fireman – Marty Fleck
GAMBO
Kao – Cynthia Martinez
Nigenji – Illich Guardiola
Oni – John Swasey
Shika – Emily Neves
Village Chief – Marty Fleck
Husband of Shika – Andy McAvin
Mother of Shika – Angela Foster
Rikihito – Andrew Love
Saruichi – Kyle Colby Jones
Monk – Jay Hickman
A FAREWELL TO WEAPONS
Merle – John Swasey
Gimlet – George Manley
Rum – Houston Hayes
Jin – Jay Hickman
Junkie – Andrew Love
GONK-18 – Andy McAvin
Plot concept: In 1995, Katsuhiro Otomo’s anthology Memories showcased the work of upcoming superstars of the anime world. Now, Otomo’s spotlight shifts to a fresh generation of master creators with an all-new anthology of visionary films.
A lone traveler is confronted by unusual spirits in an abandoned shrine in the 2013 Academy Award nominated Possessions (Tsukumo), directed by Shuhei Morita (Coicent, Kakurenbo). A mysterious white bear defends the royal family from the predations of a red demon in the brutal Gambo, directed by Hiroaki Ando (Five Numbers!) from Redline’s Katsuhito Ishii’s original story with character designs by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Neon Genesis Evangelion).
The focus shifts from supernatural to science fiction for the action-packed A Farewell To Weapons (Buki Yo Saraba), as Mobile Suit Gundam designer Hajime Katoki helms Otomo’s tour-de-force saga of men battling robotic tanks in apocalyptic Tokyo, while grandmaster Otomo himself assumes the directorial reigns for a spectacular tale of love, honor and firefighting in ancient Japan with the multi-award winning Combustible (Hi-No-Youjin).
Prepare your senses for the animated films that are taking the critical world by storm as a new era in anime is ushered in with Katsuhiro Otomo’s Short Peace!
