- 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, […]