If You Could Watch 'Kara no Kyoukai' Films On Big Screen,Would You?

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Just posted to Aniplex USA this morning suggesting that they ought to consider presenting these films in the same fashion they did the latest SAO movie. These films are amazing, critically-acclaimed, and yet most folks in North America only know them by reputation;might have something to do with the steep price-tag for the entire series. If they were released as a film series, one a week(perhaps showing the 3rd and 4th film as a double-feature), I'd like to think anime film fans people would take advantage of the opportunity. I told them my 'agenda' was to increase anime fan awareness of Kajiura-sensei's contributions to anime music, so that the next time a North America concert(dare I hope,tour?) is mounted, Kajiura's name will be a name-draw for people. Proper promotion is key to generate buzz and brand recognition among people who aren't as hard-core fans like us. This year will mark the 10th Anniversary of the first film's release, and the films have some of her best music ever, including Kalafina's premiere efforts. It's also a Type Moon/Ufotable collaboration, responsible for 'Fate/Zero'/F/SN:UMB, which have been extremely well-received over here. Also, there's no fan-hate blow-back that the SAO franchise has among some.
So, my question: if you could see the 'Kara no Kyoukai'/'Garden of Sinners' films on a big screen in all its audio-visual glory, at a lower price than buying a limited edition set 'blind',would you do it? Will it help if I assured you they are amazingly amazing? If so, please send a word to AniplexUSA encouraging them to do this? BTW--when I tweeted this suggestion a couple weeks back, Aniplex USA Liked my tweet: Somene over there is open to this; they need to be encouraged that this will generate buzz and revenue for them. Gambatte!
 
Kara no Kyoukai at the movies? At this point? And in a (potentially) crowded environment?

Nope, thanks.
 
While I do agree that KNK are amazing works, imo they're not /so amazing/ to the point that I would pay premium movie ticket prices just to see them again on big screen...
:'o
 
I would love it, (that anime is probably one of my favorites of all time), but I definitely don't think it's mainstream enough for the anime audience in the US.
I've tried to introduce that show multiple times to my normie friends, and they all said they had no idea what was happening in the 1st movie, so therefore they never watched the rest. It's frustrating, I know, but it's unfortunately how a lot of anime viewers are here.
The content matter and complex nature of the show is, I fear, simply too intimidating in order to fill seats at a theater the same way that SAO does. And, like you said, Kajiura might be a name draw for some people, it's not going to be enough.
The average anime viewer in the US doesn't give a shit about things such as the production and staff behind shows, so while Kajiura's name would definteley tempt Kajiura addicts such as ourselves, I sincerely doubt it'll be enough. :(
 
^ well i didnt have any idea whats going on in the first movie too, because in reality its not the first, since the chornological order is mixed. https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=484111

1. Movie 2 (Murder Speculation (Part 1)/Satsujin Kōsatsu (Zen)) - August 1995 to March 1996
2. Movie 4 (The Hollow/Garan no Dō) - March 1996 to June 1998
3. Movie 3 (Remaining Sense of Pain/Tsūkaku Zanryū) - July 1998
4. Movie 1 (Overlooking View/Fukan Fūkei) - September 1998
5. Movie 5 (Paradox Spiral/Mujun Rasen) - November 1998
6. Movie 6 (Oblivion Recording/Bōkyaku Rokuon) - January 1999
7. Movie 7 (Murder Speculation (Part 2)/Satsujin Kōsatsu (Go)) - February 1999
 
The point was that they didn't care for the first movie so they didn't watch the rest. Which is perfectly fair reasoning! I personally don't think the "original" order should be sacrificed for a "more chronological" one on the FIRST viewing but that's way off topic from this thread.
 
They actually showed the 5th (not sure why they chose it) movie at Anime Boston on a sort of big screen, it was from a projector. So that was pretty cool. I have a big screen tv at home, but we watched the ones that came with the soundtrack, so no subtitles. I went back and watched it I think with subtitles. Ahhh that was a fun convention. Anyways, yeah I wouldn't pay unless they showed all the movies at once. lol But that would be a bit pricey and long.
 
Sigh---where to start here?--here goes! Certainly, there are hurdles, the biggest being the non-linear story-telling style. But then again, the anime series 'Baccano!' uses this same technique in a far more annoying/hard-to-follow way, and yet, every anime fan I ever met simply Loves It! Also consider this undeniable fact; most US anime fans like 'The Dark Stuff': the popularity of movies/series like 'Hellsing', 'Puella Magi: Madoka Magica', and 'Death Note' are prime examples of this. And 'KnK' is plenty dark, even if it is, at its core, a love story. It's also like a 'Holy Grail', something highly regarded and spoken of in whispers; I would think curiosity, if nothing else, would be a draw. Let us not forget there is an ever-growing contingent of TypeMoon devotees who would be drawn to this, too. And--quite frankly--these things are visually jaw-droppingly breath-taking: am I truly 'odd-man out' if I'd watch an anime film on the basis of how it looks? Those who have only even seen the first film shouldn't be able to deny that scene with Shiki on the rooftop in the rain is The Stuff! But hey, what do I know? Maybe I give my fellow fans more credit for appreciating fine things? Should I become jaded and assume everyone else just doesn't get it, or keep trying to connect with them anyways? Like Elwood Dowd , I'd recommend 'pleasant' over 'smart'. Five years ago, 'Noir' was the gateway drug to the wonders of Kajiura-sensei's music; I cannot rid myself of the conviction that 'KnK' would serve the same purpose for a lot of anime fans who don't yet realize that much of what they already highly regard--'Madoka', 'SAO', 'F/Zero'--comes from one incredible living musical source.
BTW--appreciate everyone weighing in on this one! Now if you'll excuse me, I have a windmill to do battle with....
 
I think of 'Seventh Heaven' as 'Songs from 'Kara no Kyoukai', and one of those few albums I give a perfect '10'! 'Oblivious' is a song that reflects Shiki's heart--for a would-be murderer, she's a great romantic!
 
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