Cherry and Virgin Wins Special Mention at Fantasia's Satoshi Kon Award
The award gives Kawajiri's original feature early recognition from a major genre festival ahead of its 2027 theatrical release.
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Masanao Kawajiri's original film Cherry and Virgin won Special Mention of the Jury in the Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation at the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival. The film had its world premiere at the festival and is scheduled to open in 2027. The award section is named after the late director Satoshi Kon.
Masanao Kawajiri's Cherry and Virgin was originally announced in 2021 with a planned 2022 release, but the film will now open in 2027 after its world premiere at the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival. The film won Special Mention of the Jury in the Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation, a section named after the late anime director. The festival runs from July 16 to August 2 in Montreal and also screens other notable anime premieres.
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