The following is a press release from FUNimation.
OSAMU DAZAI’S MASTERPIECE “NO LONGER HUMAN” RECEIVES A BOLD NEW BIRTH AS “HUMAN LOST” COMING FALL 2019
WHEN: Moments ago at a special Funimation C2E2 announcement panel, Japanese guests Fuminori Kizaki (director of “Afro Samurai”), Toshiaki Obata (marketing producer of “PSYCHO-PASS”) and Shuzo John Shiota (President of Polygon Pictures) revealed plans for their new sci-fi feature film “Human Lost.” Osamu Dazai’s “No Longer Human,” a masterpiece of Japanese literature, is re-imagined in this new film that will take audiences on a hyper-kinetic deep dive into human consciousness and emotion.
“Human Lost” will be distributed in the U.S. by Funimation Films in select theatres this fall.
SYNOPSIS
From the chief director of “PSYCHO-PASS,” director of “Afro Samurai,” and the studio that brought you “Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters.”
The year is 2036. A revolution in medical treatment has conquered death by means of internal nanomachines and the “Shell System”, yet only the richest can afford to partake.
Yozo Oba isn’t the richest. Troubled by strange dreams, he flippantly joins his friend’s biker gang on an ill-fated incursion to “The Inside”, where society’s elite lives. This instigates a journey of terrifying discovery that will change Yozo’s life forever.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Executive Director: Katsuyuki Motohiro
Director: Fuminori Kizaki
Screenplay: Tow Ubukata
Character Designer: Yusuke Kozaki
Concept Artist: Kenichiro Tomiyasu
Production Company: POLYGON PICTURES
About Funimation Films
Funimation, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Television, is the global leader in the world of anime. A fully integrated, next-generation entertainment studio, the company’s fan-first philosophy is anchored in its omnichannel approach to its immersive offerings. From streaming and home entertainment to theatrical distribution and broadcast, Funimation’s commitment to character-driven storytelling, combined with tech innovation and key distribution partnerships, provides audiences with multiple and meaningful touchpoints to connect with this immersive world. Funimation Films, the theatrical division of Funimation, acquires and distributes both anime and live action movies from prominent international filmmakers that appeal to the interests and passion of all types of fans throughout North America. For more information about Funimation, visit www.funimation.com.
