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Jinsei

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Our hero (voiced by rapper ACE COOL), called by a different name in each chapter of his life, becomes a J-pop idol, an outcast, a leader, and an oracle in this hundred-year chronicle spanning the past, present, and future. Through a chance encounter with a transfer student, he trains to become an idol, starting his search for self-identity and a journey toward greatness beyond superstardom. Written, directed, edited and entirely hand-drawn by newcomer Ryuya Suzuki over eighteen months, JINSEI (meaning "life" in Japanese) is an anime tour-de-force that announces Suzuki to the world as a bold new talent in independent animation.

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Natalia Winkelman New York Times 1d
Particularly once the story drifts into abstraction — a late scene makes “2001: A Space Odyssey” seem straightforward — the curiously distinctive visuals prove a saving grace. Go to Full Review Eli Friedberg Slant Magazine 2d
3/4
This brooding, disaffected character study is a singularly odd, messy, and haunting portrait of detachment. Go to Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 7h
Blending dynamic hand-drawn visuals with an ambitious narrative chronology, this uneven anime drama is a cumulatively powerful story of trauma, identity, fulfillment, and the pitfalls of fame. Go to Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies 1d
3.5/4
Almost entirely the work of director Ryuya Suzuki, Jinsei is an animated tale that first seems simple but constantly reveals new layers of complexity. Go to Full Review Ethan Vestby The Film Stage 1d
Maybe it’s harder than it looks to present the end of the world calmly, especially in only 93 minutes. That’s one of the major achievements of the new, relatively lo-fi anime film Jinsei. Go to Full Review Tom O'Brien Next Best Picture 2d
6/10
For all the narrative hiccups it sometimes suffers, the film’s bold vision and unique aesthetic herald a fresh new voice on the anime scene, and I greatly anticipate its next work. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 4h Success in 1 hour and 33 minutes. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ryuya Suzuki

Director

ACE COOL

Voice

Taketo Tanaka

Kin

Shohei Uno

Hiroshi

Tsubaki Nekoze

Kinmama

Remi Chon

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Synopsis Our hero (voiced by rapper ACE COOL), called by a different name in each chapter of his life, becomes a J-pop idol, an outcast, a leader, and an oracle in this hundred-year chronicle spanning the past, present, and future. Through a chance encounter with a transfer student, he trains to become an idol, starting his search for self-identity and a journey toward greatness beyond superstardom. Written, directed, edited and entirely hand-drawn by newcomer Ryuya Suzuki over eighteen months, JINSEI (meaning "life" in Japanese) is an anime tour-de-force that announces Suzuki to the world as a bold new talent in independent animation.
Director
Ryuya Suzuki
Producer
Kenji Iwaisawa
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Rock'n Roll Mountain
Genre
Drama, Anime, Sci-Fi
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 5, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 33m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)