Nan Desu Kan

We are excited and honored to announce producer and studio head Masao Maruyama as a Guest for all three days this year. As co-founder of the acclaimed Studio MADHOUSE and founder of MAPPA, he has been an influential figure of Japanese entertainment for more than 50 years.

His numerous works include: Yawara!, Trigun, Sakura Wars, Chobits, Gunslinger Girl, Gun Grave, Tenjo Tenge, Gokusen, BECK, Paradise Kiss, NANA, Black Lagoon, Paprika, Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Death Note, Devil May Cry, Claymore, Alison and Lilia, Stitch, Hajime no Ippo (The First Step), Summer Wars, Iron Man, Redline, X-Men, Hunter x Hunter, Supernatural: The Animation, and. most recently, "Sakamichi no Apolon (Kids on the Slope)".

We are thrilled to have the one and only Maruyama-san back with us for the entire convention. His panel is not to be missed!

The clock is ticking! Have you bought your special discounted NDK Member Festival Pass yet???

Today's the day! Buy your Pass to see all 15 Studio Ghibli films on brand-new 35mm prints for just $6 each. This is only the second time these new prints have been shown in America, and you won't see these anywhere else in the region.

This is a 24 hour sale, don't miss it! Buy your Pass here and get $10 off!

Thanks to our friends at the Denver Film Society!

If you're already a member of the DFS, contact them directly for your member pricing, which will also include a special NDK-only discount. If you're not, memberships are just $25 for students and pay for themselves in the end with countless perks (including free popcorn and movie discounts). More info here.