April 29: Animezing - Fuse: Memoirs of a Huntress

Fusé: Memoirs of a Huntress | April 29, 2016 | Friday at 6:30PM Action/Fantasy | 2014 | 110 min | Unrated |In Japanese with English Subtitles © Kazuki Sakuraba ・BUNGEISHUNJU/FUSE-PROJECT  Directed by Masayuki Miyaji, Assistant Director on Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away   Official Nomination for Best Animated Film at the 16th Japan Media Arts Festival Hamaji, a young huntress from the mountains, stumbles into the middle of a shogun's vendetta against a group of human and dog hybrids, the Fusé. Rumors of Fusé murdering innocent people in the bustling city of Edo have sparked a bounty for their heads. Along with her brother, Hamaji joins the hunt for this dangerous quarry. However, after accidentally befriending one of them, Hamaji is torn between her life as a self-reliant huntress and the complex underworld of the Fusé. An adaptation of the Edo-period fantasy novel The Tale of Eight Dogs (Nanso Satomi Hakkenden) by Kyokutei Bakin. This film contains scenes of violence and some thematic material.  Recommended for ages 14+. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Click HERE to register. In the event of a cancellation, please contact us at jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp. Doors open 30 minutes before the program begins.  No admittance after 7:00PM or once seating is full.  Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee a seat. Interested in more great Japan-related activities in the area? Check out our upcoming area events page, updated three times a week, for a list of the latest events in the region. Presented at: THE JAPAN INFORMATION AND CULTURE CENTER 1150 18th Street NW, Suite 100 Washington DC, 20036 We are located near Farragut North on the Red metro line and Farragut West on the Orange, Silver, and Blue metro lines. There is after-business-hours street parking along 18th St NW and the surrounding area. There are also multiple parking garages on 18th Street NW and the surrounding area. Unfortunately, we are unable to validate these tickets.

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