The revival screening project sponsored by Filmarks, one of the largest film, drama and anime review services in Japan, will screen Mamoru Hosoda’s 2009 anime feature film Summer Wars, which marks the 15th anniversary of its theatrical release this year, for a limited time of two weeks in 126 theaters across Japan starting July 26, 2024.Following the critically-acclaimed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in 2006, as Hosoda’s first original feature film, Summer Wars released in Japan on August 1, 2009. This two-week screening period includes two anniversaries: August 1, the film’s first release date in Japan, and the birthday of the heroine Natsuki’s great-grandmother, Sakae Jinnouchi.A number of plans are being prepared for the screening, including the distribution of original bonus items for theatergoers and other activities that will celebrate the memorable 15th anniversary. More details will be announced in the future.
Source: Tsumiki press release©2009 SUMMERWARS FILM PARTNERS
