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The Tokyo Godfathers DVD features Satoshi Kon’s 2003 animated film from Madhouse, in which three homeless friends in Tokyo find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve and set out to find her parents. It runs about 92 minutes. This is a pre-owned copy in Good condition, in stock and dispatched within 2 business days. Add it to your cart today.
| Format | DVD |
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| Condition | Good Condition |
| Availability | In stock |
The Tokyo Godfathers DVD brings home Satoshi Kon's 2003 animated feature about three homeless friends who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve in Tokyo. Made by the Japanese studio Madhouse, it is a warm, funny and surprisingly tense holiday story that runs about 92 minutes.
This is a pre-owned copy in Good condition. It is a standard DVD, so it plays in any DVD player and in Blu-ray players too.
On Christmas Eve, three people living on the streets of Tokyo are digging through garbage when they discover a newborn girl. Gin is a middle-aged alcoholic, Hana is a transgender woman who once worked at a club, and Miyuki is a teenage runaway. Hana names the baby Kiyoko, and the three set out across the city to find her parents.
Their search turns into a chain of coincidences across the city, pulling each of the three back toward the lives and families they left behind. Kon balances slapstick with real emotion, and the story treats its unlikely heroes with respect.
Tokyo Godfathers premiered at the Big Apple Anime Fest on August 30, 2003, and opened in Japanese theaters on November 8, 2003. It won the Excellence Award at the 2003 Japan Media Arts Festival and Best Animation Film at the 58th Mainichi Film Awards.
Satoshi Kon's films are prized by collectors of Japanese animation, and Tokyo Godfathers is one of his most approachable. It is set in a recognizable modern city at night and centers on three people trying to do the right thing, which makes it an easy first pick for viewers new to anime.
The film's first North American DVD arrived on April 13, 2004, in Japanese with English subtitles. GKIDS later restored the film in 4K and added a new English dub for a 2020 re-release. Owning the disc means Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers stays on your shelf, with no streaming license that can expire.
Pair it with another acclaimed Japanese feature, Spirited Away on Blu-ray + DVD, or browse our full anime collection. Our guide to the best anime on DVD and Blu-ray has more picks. For cast and production details, see the Wikipedia article on Tokyo Godfathers.
Tokyo Godfathers DVD: Questions Buyers Ask
Who directed Tokyo Godfathers?
Satoshi Kon directed it and co-wrote the screenplay with Keiko Nobumoto. Madhouse animated the film.
Is it a good movie to watch at Christmas?
Yes. The story begins on Christmas Eve and follows the search for a lost baby's parents over the holiday season.
Will it play in my DVD player?
Yes. It is a standard DVD, and it also plays in Blu-ray players.
What condition is this copy in?
It is a pre-owned copy in Good condition, and our 30-day return policy covers your purchase.
The Tokyo Godfathers DVD is in stock and dispatched within 2 business days. Standard US shipping is $4.99, and orders over $50 ship free. Read our 30-day return policy, then add the Tokyo Godfathers movie to your cart for a holiday movie night.
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This is the DVD edition.
Allan J –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Great characters, great story, a must watch for Japanese Anime fans.
Yeah, this movie was really good. All the characters were excellent in the story and the story itself was just awesome. I thought a movie about three homeless people finding a child would be boring, but I was surprised that it was much better then I expected. I really liked how they made the homo sexual of the trio the strongest character where most people are expecting a physically weak character which was awesome writing among many other parts. In the end, you discover what is special about the child, but I don’t want to say more to spoil it.
There are also bonus features on the BluRay which was a nice in how they made the movie.
All in all it’s a solid buy. It’s a movie definitely worth having as you can watch it over and over again. There aren’t any robots or big fight scenes, but there is a little blood and gun scene to keep it interesting, but most importantly is the characters and story that are so good. There are also good amounts of humor through out the whole movie. Again, solid writing.
I would definitely recommend it.
Christian Zuniga –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
An amazing film, one that you must see around the …
An amazing film, one that you must see around the holidays. It’s story is amazing, the characters are unique. It’ll leave an impression on you that you won’t soon forget.
This blu-ray release is good way to get into the movie. As well the region coding may be B on the boxart, though it does work in other territories. (Can confirm works on A)
The only downside to this release is that the subtitle are a tad off. The subs may start too soon before the lines are said, as well at times may end mid way through a sentence. Not giving you enough time to read it. As well, not everything is subtitled. (Spoiler: A newspaper clipping telling Miyuku that her cat has been returned is not subtitled)
Watchdog –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Three hobos and a baby
Very good, heartwarming tale. One of the best animated films I’ve seen. The characters are great, and compliment each other. They are an odd posse, so to speak, but they really do care for each other.
On Christmas Eve, three homeless people — an alcoholic, a trans woman, and a female teen — find an abandoned infant. They decide to try and track down the parents of the child, and start out on their adventure following lead after lead. A twist here and there and an ending that warms the heart.
A great story, great artwork and a cast that fits the characters to a tee. (English Subbed).
If you haven’t seen this, don’t hesitate to watch it, it’s a great flick. Bring a tissue or two.
tarahuku101 –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Gavin Perkins –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase