NHK will broadcast an encore of 「NHK映像ファイル あの人に会いたい アンコール 今敏」 (NHK Eizo File: Ano Hito ni Aitai — Encore: Kon Satoshi) on NHK General on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 5:40 to 5:50 a.m. The program is a re-air of an episode that originally aired in August 2025, timed to precede the anniversary of the late director’s death on August 24.
About the Program
Ano Hito ni Aitai (I Want to Meet That Person) is an NHK archive series that draws on the broadcaster’s vast collection of audio and video recordings to bring the words of notable figures back to life for contemporary audiences, with the aim of preserving and sharing Japan’s cultural heritage permanently. This encore episode focuses on Kon Satoshi (今敏), the celebrated animation director who passed away in 2010 at the age of 46.
The Life and Legacy of Kon Satoshi
Born in Hokkaido in 1963, Kon Satoshi made his debut as a manga artist while studying at Musashino Art University before transitioning into animation filmmaking. He directed his feature debut, Perfect Blue, in 1998. His career highlights include:
- Perfect Blue (1998) — directorial debut
- Millennium Actress / 千年女優 (2001) — his second feature, which received international distribution
- Paprika / パプリカ (2006) — an adaptation of Yasutaka Tsutsui’s novel, selected for the Venice International Film Festival and acclaimed worldwide
Adding further relevance to the broadcast, a 4K remastered version of Paprika is currently showing in cinemas from August onward.
Broadcast Schedule
- NHK General: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 5:40–5:50 a.m.
- NHK ONE (streaming): Available from 5:50 a.m. on August 22 through 5:50 a.m. on August 29, 2026 (one-week catch-up window)
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