anime short film

• 04/07/2025

HELLO OSAKA Returns: Season 2 of the Futuristic City Anime Starts April 17

If you’ve never heard of HELLO OSAKA, now’s the perfect time to jump in. This unique short anime series, created by Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, is set in a futuristic Osaka and tells surreal, funny, and sometimes magical stories that reflect the heart of Kansai culture. The series first launched on YouTube in February 2023 and quickly gained attention for its quirky characters, sharp Kansai-style humor, and real-life landmarks featured in the background. From shopping streets in Umeda to amusement arcades, […]

• 04/05/2025

Kochi Anime Creator Award 2025: Full List of Winners & Rising Stars from Japan

If you think the next wave of anime talent is only coming from Tokyo, think again. The Kochi Anime Creator Award 2025 has just unveiled its 15 winning entries — a diverse, daring, and downright delightful collection of indie anime shorts that are turning heads across Japan. From emotionally rich stories like Dreaming of Whales to quirky gems like Mamiko’s Poop, this year’s winners prove that bold, heartfelt animation can come from anywhere — especially from Kochi. In this article, […]