Based on the manga by Moyoko Anno, Sakuran (wild cherry blossom) illustrates the life of Kiyoha, a girl who had an unfortunate childhood being brought up to become a Yoshiwara courtesan in the Edo era. After an attempt to run away from the district, Kiyoha rises up to the stardom of “Oiran”, the status of the most wanted courtesan. She struggles and dreams to obtain her freedom one day. Starring Anna Tsuchiya of Kamikaze Girls in her first leading role.

*This film contains nudity. Parental guidance recommended.

3/26 (Fri) 4:30pm, 7:00pm

3/27 (Sat) – 3/28 (Sun) 12:00pm, 2:20pm, 4:40pm, 7:00pm

3/29 (Mon) – 4/2 (Fri) 4:30pm, 7:00pm

4/3 (Sat) 12:00pm, 2:20pm, 4:40pm

4/4 (Sun) 12:00pm, 2:20pm, 4:40pm, 7:00pm

4/5 (Mon) – 4/8 (Thu) 4:30pm, 7:00pm

Hosted by Patrick Macias
Presented by OTAKU USA

Patrick Macias, Editor in Chief of OTAKU USA, hosts the 2nd talk in his series. This time it’s all about Japan’s ‘mecha’ (robots and machines) obsession. Also co-hosting the event will be author and critic Tomohiro Machiyama, who is highly respected as an Otaku culture guru in Japan, who also together with Macias wrote Cruising Anime City. Patrick and Tomohiro will give us an insight into the world of mecha anime through its history from the 60′s Tetsujin 28 –go to Gundam as well as Gurren Lagann.

Don’t miss the delicious raffle giveaway at the event of tear-jerking treasures for super mecha fans!

＊Ticket price is $8 General. No further discounts apply.

RAFFLE CLOSED
RAFFLE CLOSED
Andrew has been picked to be the winner!

Mobile Suit Gundam Movie I @ 11:00am
Mobile Suit Gundam Movie II: Soldiers of Sorrow @ 1:35pm
Mobile Suit Gundam Movie III: Encounters in Space @4:05pm

Ticket price is $10 General. Combo Ticket $25. No discounts apply.

In the year 0079 of the Universal Century, the Earth Federation and its space colonies are engaged in an apocalyptic war. The rebellious Duchy of Zeon, using humanoid fighting machines called Mobile Suits, has all but vanquished the Federation. Now the Federation’s last hope is the prototype Mobile Suit, Gundam. When a twist of fate makes young civilian Amuro Ray the sole-pilot of Gundam, Amuro’s own battle begins – a struggle not only for the Federation’s survival, but for his own.

Eatrip explores the interpersonal relationships that food nurtures. This documentary includes interviews with actor Tadanobu Asano, singer UA, tea master Sen Souoku, and many others. It takes you on a journey throughout Japan to look at how life can be led optimally through the daily ritual of eating. To eat is indeed to live. Life is just an “eating trip” (eatrip).

Don’t miss the U.S. premiere of Eatrip with director Yuri Nomura herself hosting a reception + foods & talk party in association with Sylvan Mishima Brackett, owner of PEKO-PEKO catering and former creative director at Chez Panisse. There is only limited seats, so purchase your tickets early! VIP ticket: $50 ( for April 10th @ 7:00pm)

EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND!

4/10 (Sat) 7:00

4/11 (Sun) 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00

4/12 (Mon) – 4/15 (Thu) 5:00, 7:00

Extended dates:

4/16 (Fri) 5:00

4/17 (Sat), 4/18 (Sun) 12:30, 2:30

4/19 (Mon) – 4/23 (Fri) 5:00 (EXCEPT 4/20 not available)

4/24 (Sat), 4/25 (Sun) 12:30. 2:30

Based on the bestselling novel by Kotaro Isaka, ”A Pierrot”.
A serial arsonist leaving mysterious grafitti by the burn site is on the loose in Sendai. Brothers Izumi and Haru both with names derived from the English word ‘spring’, hold bitter memories from the past. They become obsessively drawn to solving the arson case on their own. Their family secrets are unraveled as more clues are revealed.

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