In a rural town during the Heisei era, two boys meet. Tsubasa, who struggles with being “ordinary,” and Akitaro, who is seen as “special.” As subtle distortions begin to creep into their everyday lives, an irreversible incident changes their relationship forever. Is this a story of youth? Or a memory that should never be revisited?

Awards

Official Selection, Directors’ Fortnight, 79th Cannes Film Festival, Official Selection, Feature Films Competition, Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026