Innovative and poetic, Mamoru Hosoda is today recognized as one of the most significant directors in Japanese animation. Born in 1967 in Toyama, after studying and earning a degree in oil painting, he joined Toei Animation. He applied to Studio Ghibli but didn’t get the job, though he received a letter of praise from Hayao Miyazaki. His career took a decisive turn when he began directing original feature films that combine fantasy, existential reflection, and a profound sense of humanity, developing a distinctive and recognizable style. With The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, he gained international acclaim and numerous awards. Over the following years, he established himself as one of Japan’s most respected filmmakers and, in 2011, founded his own production studio, Studio Chizu. Hosoda’s style stands out for its balance between realism and imagination and for its focus on intergenerational bonds, establishing him as one of the most authentic and original voices in world animation.
Scarlet, a warrior princess and daughter of a king murdered under mysterious circumstances, swears vengeance for her father’s death. When her mission fails and she is mortally wounded, she awakens in a timeless realm: the Land of the Dead. There, ruled by madness and ruthles...
A girl gains the ability to travel back in time and decides to use this power to her advantage, affecting the lives of her friends as well as her own.
A student and mathematical genius must solve a problem caused in the digital world of OZ, while pretending to be in a relationship with the girl he likes during his grandmother’s ninetieth birthday celebration.
After the death of her werewolf lover in an accident, Hana must find a way to raise their children, who are half-human and half-wolf, facing the challenges of everyday life and their unique nature.
The story of a boy who becomes the disciple of a supernatural creature. A coming-of-age tale that offers unconventional solutions through the magical world of bakemono, creatures capable of transformation.
