Desires born of hate always bring unpredictable consequences, especially when supernatural forces intervene. This Thursday, CoMix Wave Films surprised everyone by launching a spectacular trailer for their upcoming anime short film Shiranui.
The production premieres in Japanese cinemas on August 21. Runtime: approximately 35 minutes. No filler. Every second counts.
The Story
Coast of Kumamoto, late summer 1996. Minato, a ten-year-old boy, lives a miserable existence with his alcoholic father. His only refuge: Ben-chan, a goddess in the form of a girl who lives on Benten Island.
When Minato discovers he’s being sent to an orphanage, he prays to a mysterious sea light known as Shiranui for one last request. His wishβsteeped in resentment toward his fatherβtransforms into something darker.
A wish born of hate doesn’t just misfire; it mutates into a curse. You push the universe from a dark corner, and the universe pushes back.
The Director
Ryo Katanosaka makes his debut here. Until recently, he was worked at the fish counter of a supermarket. One day scaling mackerel, the next steering a CoMix Wave production.
The Cast
- Year as Minato β the popular singer’s debut as a voice actress.
- Kana Hanazawa as Ben-chan β known for Demon Slayer and Monogatari.
- Shinichiro Miki as Masaru β veteran of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Bleach.
The Sound
Taro Umebayashi composes the melancholic score. Ichiko Aoba performs the main theme. Audio architecture designed to dismantle your composure.
When we let resentment dictate our next move, do we recognize the curse we’re inviting through the front door?
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