Araki's interview is part of a series of interviews and articles featuring various philosophers, film directors, authors, and scientists that talked about the influence of the original Blade Runner and its sequel, Blade Runner 2049 titled "Blade Runner 2019-2049." Also interviewed for the feature are directors Shinichiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop) and Shinji Higuchi (Shin Godzilla). Watanabe previously directed the short "Blade Runner: Black Out 2022", which served as a prologue to the events of Blade Runner 2049.
[Source: Anime News Network]