Synopsis

Ryo Honda, an adult manga artist struggling with his creative process, and Ami Enomoto, a fujoshi (female fan of boys’ love manga) whose dream of becoming a professional illustrator has been shattered, and who is uncomfortable around real men. These two people in their late twenties who have never experienced real romance meet on a dating app, and, while bewildered, they learn about the pain and tenderness of living and interacting with others.

PROFILE

KAWAJIRI Masanao

Born in Kagoshima in 1987, he studied at Osaka University of Arts before working at an animation studio and founding his own production company. His 2018 short A Japanese Boy Who Draws won numerous awards, including the Noburo Ofuji Award at the Mainichi Film Awards. His distinctive work combines animation with live-action and manga.