Tokyo Godfathers
In modern-day Tokyo, three homeless people’s lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve. As the New Year fast approaches, these three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of the abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own haunted pasts, as they learn to face their future, together.
(Source: Shout! Factory)
Note: The film received an early premiere at the Big Apple Anime Fest on August 30, 2003.
In modern-day Tokyo, three homeless people’s lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve. As the New Year fast approaches, these three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of the abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own haunted pasts, as they learn to face their future, together.
(Source: Shout! Factory)
Note: The film received an early premiere at the Big Apple Anime Fest on August 30, 2003.
In modern-day Tokyo, three homeless people’s lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve. As the New Year fast approaches, these three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of the abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own haunted pasts, as they learn to face their future, together.
(Source: Shout! Factory)
Note: The film received an early premiere at the Big Apple Anime Fest on August 30, 2003.
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
92 mins
Characters
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Staff
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News
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votesMy favorite Christmas movie, as well as my favorite anime movie in general.
O Realismo Sensível nos Padrinhos de Tóquio!
A charming, exciting, and wonderful film of a diverse group of people engulfed in wild escapades.
I don't claim to be correct about much of anything here. This is my immediate perspective after my 2nd watch. Thank you
Status Distribution
Current
1%·1,097
Planning
39%·33,768
Paused
0%·411
Dropped
0%·229
Completed
59%·50,259
Score Distribution
102030405060708090100
Recommendations
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Relations
Found Family96%Homeless93%Estranged Family92%Urban90%Family Life89%Snowscape88%Primarily Adult Cast80%Transgender77%Class Struggle75%Male Protagonist71%LGBTQ+ Themes69%Surreal Comedy68%Delinquents64%Rotoscoping62%Ensemble Cast62%Female Protagonist60%Language Barrier47%Tanned Skin43%Yakuza32%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Tokyo Godfathers have?
Tokyo Godfathers has 1 episode.
Is Tokyo Godfathers finished?
As of now, Tokyo Godfathers has finished.
When did Tokyo Godfathers start airing?
Tokyo Godfathers started airing on November 8, 2003.
What kind of show is Tokyo Godfathers?
Tokyo Godfathers is a movie with episodes around 92 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did Tokyo Godfathers premiere?
Tokyo Godfathers premiered in Fall 2003.