While Sony Pictures released Tekkon Kinkreet in the US on Blu-ray not long after the format launch back in 2007, the film is getting a new release after a long time being out of the market. UK distributor Anime Limited announced recently (during my hospital stay!) that the film is being planned for a new UK Blu-ray release with details to come later this year with how they’ll bring it out.
The US release from Sony, which is still available on Blu-ray and DVD from retailers though out of print from the distributor, has a few extras on it including A Conversation with Director Michael Arias and British Rock Band Plaid, Filmmaker Commentary and The Making of Tekkon – Director Michael Arias’ 300 Day Diary.
Plot concept: In Treasure Town, where the moon smiles and young boys can fly, life can be both gentle and brutal. This is never truer than for our heroes, Black and White, two street urchins who watch over the city, doing battle with an array of old-world Yakuza and alien assassins vying to rule the decaying metropolis. Tekkon Kinkreet is a dynamic tale of brotherhood that addresses the faults of present-day society, true love lost, and the kindness of the human heart.
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