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Tekkonkinkreet (2006)

Tekkonkinkreet is a twisted and breathtaking world where frenetic animation manages to pull a touching story together

Animation, Crime, Drama, Thriller

best
THE VERY BEST

8.0

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Japan
Japanese
Action-packed, Character-driven, Dark
2006
Michael Arias
Harumi Asai, Kankuro Kudo, Kazunari Ninomiya
103 min

Synopsis

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Two penniless orphans, Black and White, struggle to survive on the mean streets of Treasure Town. When a megacorporation threatens to tear down the town to build an amusement park, Black and White engage in the fight of their life.

Our Take

8.0
Kerine W

Visually stunning and energetic, Tekkonkinkreet takes you on a wild ride through the gritty streets of a deteriorating metropolis as it follows two orphaned brothers navigating a world of crime and self-discovery. The animation is an absolute marvel, blending vibrant colors with a unique visual style that immerses you in a surreal urban landscape. But it’s the heartfelt story and complex characters that truly shine, exploring themes of friendship, resilience, and the struggle between innocence and corruption. Tekkonkinkreet is a visual feast for the eyes and a poignant exploration of the human connection.

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