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Kawauso

  1. Overview
  2. Fact Sheet

"Kawauso" refers to the Japanese otter. The girl meets a Japanese otter and they try to communicate but it doesn't work. This is because Japanese otters are extinct and no one can touch the girl.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Kawauso

    Directed by: Akihito IZUHARA

    Country: Japan

    Year of production: 2023

    Running time: 15 min 26 s

  • Technique

    Category: Short films

    Techniques used: 2D computer

    Version: Without dialogue or commentary

    Process: Black and white

    Target public: Adults

  • Credits

    Directed by: Akihito IZUHARA

    Production: STUDIO MANGOSTEEN, Akihito IZUHARA

    Artistic direction: Akihito IZUHARA

    Script: Ikuko MIZOKAMI, Akihito IZUHARA

    Graphics: Akihito IZUHARA, Aiko OKAMURA, Kaho KASUGA, Keisuke MADA, Makiko ITO, Marina AKEGAWA, Sabi HODUMI

    Storyboard: Akihito IZUHARA

    Animation: Akihito IZUHARA

    Music: Soragoro UWANOSUKE

    Sound: Tetsuro NISHI

    Editing: Akihito IZUHARA