Earlier today, GKIDS announced that they acquired the North American theatrical and home video rights to Tokyo Godfathers. The publisher is producing a new English dub and a 4K restoration of the film, which will get a run in theaters across the continent in 2020. Tokyo Godfathers first hit theaters in 2003. The film was […] The post GKIDS Acquires Tokyo Godfathers; Plans 4K Restoration & New Dub appeared first on ANIME FEMINIST.
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