This animated short revolves around the events causing an electrical systems failure on the west coast of the US. According to Blade Runner 2049’s official timeline, this failure leads to cities shutting down, financial and trade markets being thrown into chaos, and food supplies dwindling. There’s no proof as to what caused the blackouts, but Replicants — the bio-engineered robots featured in the original Blade Runner, are blamed.
An Instagram livestream of Ichiko Aoba performing between a beautiful forest and rice field.
Video made by Koichiro Tsujikawa.
Official video of Ichiko Aoba's acclaimed live album
Ichiko Aoba's most ambitious live performance to date features a stunning string section, flute, harp, percussion, and producer/multi-instrumentalist Taro Umebayashi on stage. This breathtaking performance brings the world of 'Windswept Adan' to life.
The late Fujio Akatsuka is revered by many Japanese artists and scholars for his developments to early comedy manga, but his contributions aren't just limited to the world of print media. Featuring commentary from family, friends, colleagues, and celebrity fans, Fujio Akatsuka's story is told with archival footage and animation, showcasing the life of the man who went beyond manga.