Pigtails And Other Short Stories

From Production I.G, the legendary animation studio behind Ghost in the Shell and Miss Hokusai, comes a collection of five award-winning and rarely seen short films, directed by some of the best animators from Japan.

Pigtails (2015)
A thought-provoking fable portraying a nation s unspeakable feelings in the aftermath of the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima disaster. Based on the manga by Machiko Kyo / Director: Yoshimi Itazu

Kick-Heart (2013)
A love story between a pro-wrestler and a nun, each one with a secret to hide. Director: Masaaki Yuasa

Lil Spider Girl (2012)
A broken antiquarian meets with a scared, eight-legged baby arachnid slipped out from an ancient book. Director: Toshihisa Kaiya

Drawer Hobs (2011)
Unfulfilled call centre operator Noeru has to deal with six weird kids who have occupied her tiny apartment. Director: Kazuchika Kise

Oval x Over (2005)
Running against destiny was never this burning hot. Director: Hiroyuki Imaishi