Pinpin, a small tinkerer made of found objects, and Matilda, an origami yellow-billed magpie, reside in a backyard full of abandoned items. One day, an alluring bottle cap flips over the fence and into their yard. The tenacious tinkerer and the mischievous magpie both decide they must have it for themselves, initiating a rivalry where they test their limits for the treasure they have desperately searched for.
A long-term relationship can seem picture-perfect on the outside, but as this couple celebrates their fortieth anniversary, we see that life isn’t always as rosy as it appears.
We are experiencing the bias and polarization that progress brings. However, people deceive themselves into thinking that everyone is equal and engaged in fair competition. This animation portrays several small episodes arising from this phenomenon in the form of fables. I wanted to capture these five fables in a bittersweet and humorous way.
The rebellious mermaid girl Xiao Ai runs away from home and accidentally enters the human world, embarking on a fantastical, heartwarming, and adventurous journey.
A young huntress with a hidden secret learns to accept her true self, while helping to defend her new animal companion. If they are not careful, the hunter will be the hunted.
Late at night, a high schooler named Jo quietly packs a costume into his backpack. He argues with his friend about quitting varsity and becoming a superhero. Suddenly, breaking news of a hostage situation plays on Joaquin’s laptop as he zips down his backpack. Jo tries to sneak out but is confronted by his father, Inigo, who knows the truth. The confrontation escalates and Jo tries to storm out, but he is stopped by an enraged and unresponsive Inigo.
A mermaid always receives baked goods from her human friend. One day, she wants to return the favor by making the human a cake. Silliness ensues when the mermaid realizes that she doesn't have the right ingredients underwater.
Inggo, a boy from the province, is captivated by the bustling market where farmers display their crops, from fruits to vegetables and rice. This experience sparks his love for agriculture, and he dreams of pursuing a career in this field. As he grows older, Inggo realizes that his dream differs from his classmates, who often aspire to white-collared jobs like doctors, engineers, and politicians. Despite societal stereotypes about farmers, he remains committed to his passion. With determination, he graduates from college, proud of his decision, and begins his journey to become a successful and respected farmer.
Follows a boy who draws scenes from the neighborhood every day and submits them as a report to an unusual shoemaker, addressing each other as captain and sergeant.
Jack recounts his experience with ketamine addiction and the subsequent road to recovery, providing an insightful look into the realities of overcoming dependency.
A collage of diverse voices emerge as people are interviewed about Alex, unravelling door-sized quirks, swamp-dwelling aspirations, and mud-rolling weekends. As each memory unfolds, the film becomes a poignant exploration of identity.
Kevin the unhinged Catbot supplies the deepest darkest fakes on the deep dark web. And Professor Robert wants a deep dark fake video to promote his latest invention. This is a job for Fake Bob.
A compilation film of the Kintama Arc, episodes 1–4 in the third season, featuring additional footage. The movie is a part of the "Gintama 20th Anniversary Project."