The classic fantasy anime film Angel’s Egg is going to be released in a 4K remastered version to commemorate its upcoming 40th anniversary.
The new film will still be written and directed by Mamoru Oshii, the mind behind the 1985 OVA.
What Is Angel’s Egg About?
Angel’s Egg is set in a seemingly tranquil era, and it follows two nameless wanderers who are just called man and girl. The young girl holds an egg in the depths of a submerged city.
She is convinced that it is the egg of an angel. Later, she meets a man with a massive gun who tells her that he is looking for a bird he saw in his dream.
One fateful night, the man inadvertently breaks the girl’s cherished egg. But he not only breaks the egg but also the girl’s spirit.
Angel’s Egg is an avant-garde interpretation of Noah’s Ark in the Christian bible's Book of Genesis.
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Angel’s Egg 4K Remaster Release Window Confirmed
As of writing, the exact release date of Angel’s Egg 4K remaster has yet to be announced.
What we do know is that the 4K remaster will be released sometime this year and will be made available for Dolby cinema, theatrical, and home theater versions.
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Who Is Working on Angel’s Egg 4K Remaster Edition? Staff Revealed
Director Oshii is overseeing the remastering project alongside Tokyo-based producer Tokuma Shokuten.
It has also been announced that French company Gebeka International has acquired the rights to distribute the film's 4K remaster.
Gebeka International sales agent Jason Bressand expressed excitement about the remastered version's upcoming international release:
“Viewers can expect to immerse themselves in a cinematic experience that transcends the boundaries of animation, delivering a visually stunning and emotionally resonant journey that defies conventional storytelling.”
Meanwhile, here are the cast and staff who worked on the original Angel’s Egg anime film:
- Mako Hyodo (Aphrodite in Wedding Peach) as Girl
- Jinpachi Nezu (Mitsuru Hanada in Dohyo no Oni-tachi) as Man
- Screenplay Director: Mamoru Oshii (Blood: The Last Vampire)
- Story: Yoshitaka Amano (Casshan) and Mamoru Oshii
- Music: Yoshihiro Kanno (The Life of Guskou Budori)
- Character Design: Yoshitaka Amano
- Animation Director: Yasuhiro Nakura (Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story)
- Editing: Seiji Morita (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
- Production: Studio DEEN (Junji Ito Collection)
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