Tokyo Godfathers (2020 Restoration)
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Fathom Events and GKIDS bring Tokyo Godfathers, the acclaimed holiday classic from master director Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Perfect Blue), back to theaters in a brand-new digital restoration. On Christmas Eve, three homeless companions stumble upon a baby girl in a garbage heap. They name her Kiyoko, and vow to care for her as they track down her family. Haunted by memories of their own broken pasts and pursued by a cast of shadowy characters from Tokyo’s nightlife, they overcome their differences and learn to trust one another as a new, makeshift family. With the New Year fast approaching, the mystery behind baby Kiyoko deepens, and these unlikely heroes discover the surprising connections that have brought them all together. Co-written by Keiko Nobumoto (Cowboy Bebop) and featuring a whimsical score by Keiichi Suzuki, Tokyo Godfathers is a masterpiece by turns heartfelt, hilarious and highly original, a tale of hope and redemption in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
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- Yoshiaki Umegaki
- Aya Okamoto
- Toru Emori
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- Dec 10, 2018
The portrayal of Hana is beginning to feel somewhat dated; for 2003, having a transgender character in film at all was groundbreaking just for sheer lack of representation up until that point, but in 2018, the narrative often feels like it's using Hana as comedic relief.…
Sandy SettleMar 9, 2020i am once again asking for Hana to be my mom
byrneDec 6, 2020Alexa play chosen family by Rina Sawayama
Deem - May 2, 2020
if i was a group of homeless people who found a baby in a dumpster, i would not just give the baby to a suicidal woman on a bridge i think
rhesusnegativeDec 17, 2023“I wish I was her mother, but I’m just a queer who cares” ❤️💚✨
EvasiveMar 25, 2025When your circle small but y'all crazy, homeless and queer
noen - Dec 11, 2023
watched the charlie brown xmas special last night so the filthiness of some of these scenes hit me like a bus. as usual his attention to detail is unmatched, why could i smell so many of these scenes? whole thing is a disorienting mix of realism and absurdity, which i…
KarstenMiyuki's facial expressions were on point
James (Schaffrillas)Ice Age walks so Tokyo Godfathers could run
Dylan Gorzen
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- ChaosStrolling likedTokyo Godfathers
Wholesome, sad, funny, with a hint of adventure thrown in. The main trio is fantastic together and the storyline was interesting while being simple. Basically just telling us the backstories of the trio and then the case of the abandoned baby, very fun.
Danni lovedTokyo Godfathers1/1/26 great movie lots of heart and the animation is beautiful
wolfy lovedTokyo GodfathersGO WATCH IT RIGHT NOOOW
- Deru lovedTokyo Godfathers
My personal favourite comfort movie to watch every Christmas. It’s funny yet touching at the same time, with a trio of well written protagonists. They use irony and jokes to face the harsh reality and the brutality of a world that sees them as ghosts, at best. Please, watch it! 🙏
Valen lovedTokyo GodfathersAmooooo. Ligera y divertida pero tratando temas profundos o... cómo decirlo, temas más complejos en la sociedad. Los personajes son increíbles, cada uno único y muy real. Chistosa e inesperada. Veanla sin saber de qué trata! Así lo hice yo y la pasé increíble. (Ah y animación❤️)
Lax4life lovedTokyo Godfathers“I want to get rid of some trash. I don’t think I’d fit.” A very weird movie. But it has its charm to it. Very funny in a dark humor type of way. But also there is a lot of deeper meaning to find in here. Wish I knew Japanese so I didn’t have to watch it in subtitles.
- Whoppa Birthday lovedTokyo Godfathers
A totally original Christmas tale that is truly all its own. So many emotions wrapped into one. Gorgeous animation. Beautiful score. Typical Satoshi Kon W. Make watching it a holiday tradition and pass it down through the family for years to come.
Vogue Italia lovedTokyo Godfathers2/26/26: Wayyyy better, and funnier, than I expected!! Such a heartwarming and kindhearted story with such a moral of the connection between people and the power it has. Also such positive trans representation in an era when that didn’t exist!
CvptvinHowdy likedTokyo GodfathersYou got everything you need in a Christmas film, even if it's a little darker. Heartwarming, sadness, chase sequence, and characters you grow to care for. It did get a bit too fantastical, but since it's a Christmas movie, let it slide.
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- DFDan Frank
Best movie I’ve ever seen
MMMelanie MunguiaSuch a great movie. I wasn’t really expecting much but I loved it! It was funny and emotional at the same time. Also I got to hear Spanish in an anime movie! I love when shows and movies do that. It helps me connect with the movie a little more and I really loved it. Not to…
DGDakota GalarzaOne of my favorite movies of all time.
- DGDesirey Garcia
Great movie, great director, amazing background art! I could watch this on repeat.
KWKae WintersOne of my favorite animated movies, managing to combine serious issues with equal amounts of humor and gravitas.
DMDaniel MendozaPhenomenal movie! The characters and scenery looked and felt so real but at the same time added just enough fantasy to make it a truly entertaining film!
- CHClarke Hedges
I had forgotten how good it is. Great to see it on the big screen, so you are able to take in all the little details.
JMJohn MersonEPElizabeth Powers
Metacritic
It's a touching movie that, like the best animes, transcends the limitations of the genre.
Richard James Havis
The Hollywood Reporter
With its masterful grasp of comedy, pathos, social commentary and mystical weirdness, Tokyo Godfathers takes anime to a whole new level.
Ken Eisner
Variety
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Tokyo Godfathers (2020 Restoration) (2020)?
The movie is 1hr 50min long.
What's Tokyo Godfathers (2020 Restoration) (2020) about?
Fathom Events and GKIDS bring Tokyo Godfathers, the acclaimed holiday classic from master director Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Perfect Blue), back to theaters in a brand-new digital restoration. On Christmas Eve, three homeless companions stumble upon a baby girl in a garbage heap. They name her Kiyoko, and vow to care for her as they track down her family. Haunted by memories of their own broken pasts and pursued by a cast of shadowy characters from Tokyo’s nightlife, they overcome their differences and learn to trust one another as a new, makeshift family. With the New Year fast approaching, the mystery behind baby Kiyoko deepens, and these unlikely heroes discover the surprising connections that have brought them all together. Co-written by Keiko Nobumoto (Cowboy Bebop) and featuring a whimsical score by Keiichi Suzuki, Tokyo Godfathers is a masterpiece by turns heartfelt, hilarious and highly original, a tale of hope and redemption in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
Who's the cast of Tokyo Godfathers (2020 Restoration) (2020)?
- Yoshiaki Umegaki as Hana
- Aya Okamoto as Miyuki
- Toru Emori as Gin
Who's the director behind Tokyo Godfathers (2020 Restoration) (2020)?
Satoshi Kon directed Tokyo Godfathers (2020 Restoration) (2020).
Who produced Tokyo Godfathers (2020 Restoration) (2020)?
Shinichi Kobayashi, Taro Maki and Masao Maruyama produced Tokyo Godfathers (2020 Restoration) (2020).
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