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The debut short film from Curb Drinkers Productions

Henry lives alone at his parents' house until Emma rents a room. Henry and Emma become close. When Emma leaves, Henry finds a way to stay all together.

Based on Aesop's Fables.

Graduate Work 2018 by Yuuta Watanabe, Tokyo Polytechnic University, Faculty of Arts, Department of Animation.

1. "Aishiteru", Uso dakedo. 2. Majo wa Geboku ni Koi wo Suru 3. Mayonaka no Orion 4. Mamotte nanka Yaranai!!

"Ruzena Rezek, you're fired! Everyone was just being considerate of you. You're a witch who can't use magic, and you can't even compound medicine!" When the head of the apothecary workshop suddenly fires her, Ruzena not only loses her job but the place she was living, too! Then, by coincidence, she meets a noble named Eric, who wastes no time asking for her services. "Ruzena, your knowledge of herbs is amazing! I've established the Royal Research Institute. Won't you come work for me?" Having never been complimented before, Ruzena can't believe her ears. She agrees on the spot, but working for Eric isn't just about apothecary work...? (Source: MangaPlaza)

The development of sound and song dance production techniques, and how they come together in 'Holiday Inn'

A young expat living on the east coast attempts to articulate their surroundings.

Across the country, many garages were emptied of cars to be filled with drums, basses, guitars, and amplifiers in the 1980s and 1990s. Before studios, often with no one really knowing how to play very well and without a plan, many bands started and ended in garages. What mattered was playing. Each decade has its own sound. In the 1980s and 1990s, it was that of alternative rock and its many variations. This is the story of the garage bands of Viseu, many of them local in scope, several reaching national dimension.

Essay film about Franz Kafka's novel "Amerika".

New film by Pat O'Neill

The anime depicts the "smart city" envisioned by Kyocera, where everyone can comfortably and safely live with the use of advanced technology, and it also depicts the worries of job seekers. The anime's title and theme reflect both the vexing issue of how to describe Kyocera's extensive business in just one word, and the mood of job seekers vexed by the interview question, "If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?" (Source: ANN)

After months of no communication between each other, a young woman reaches out to her past lover, in hopes of developing a friendship.

After her release from involuntary hospitalization, “Annie” grapples with the trauma of her confinement, all while working as a lifeguard, a job that becomes increasingly challenging as she descends deeper into despair.

The story of the manga centers on a widow, the sole proprietor of the only bookstore in a Tokyo suburb some time during the mid-Showa era. Her husband and the bookstore's original owner passed away soon after they married, leaving her to take care of the store alone. Her story intertwines with that of the people in the town, as they interact with her and her bookstore. (Source: ANN)

After twenty long years, Washio, a teacher summoned to another world, has gone to seed and become the laughingstock of the student body... until one day, he catches the eye of a breathtakingly beautiful girl who tells him: "I'm the monster girl you once saved!" By some strange twist of fate, he's won the favor of these students who were once his monster pupils... What will happen to this past-his-prime teacher? (Source: Yen Press)

His whole life, Koremitsu Akagi has been labeled a delinquent by his classmates owing to his angry expression, bright red hair, and violent tendencies. These rumors continue on in high school, isolating him once more. Even so, the school's famed playboy, Hikaru Mikado, kindly greets Koremitsu and even insists that they talk again. Unfortunately, this remains the only interaction the two boys would ever have before Hikaru's untimely death. After reluctantly attending Hikaru's funeral, Koremitsu finds the ghost of Hikaru following him. Realizing that Koremitsu alone can see him, Hikaru decides to enlist his help. In order for his soul to pass on, Hikaru must fulfill his promise to his fiancée, Aoi Saotome. Although Aoi seems to be carrying unresolved resentment toward Hikaru, Koremitsu agrees to help his ghost companion with his last wish. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

“Apathy-Rise,” a parody of Coldplay’s Paradise by Niche Trio featuring Pierre Janssen, humorously explores existential themes from The Stranger and Antigone. It contrasts Meursault’s indifference with Antigone’s defiance, highlighting their opposing responses to absurdity and fate. Janssen’s feature adds commentary on their shared tragic outcomes, blending humor with literary insight. “Deadlines,” a parody of Drake’s Headlines, similarly examines existential struggle and inevitability in both works. Through clever wordplay and philosophical reflection, Niche Trio (Tysei Murao, Felix Janssen, Gabriel Reque Cruz) delivers an engaging and concise take on these timeless tragedies.

A young tourist-skier is testing the strength of her admirers. Two of them are having a hard time.

Aruto Kashiwayama is a budding pianist. She lodges at a famous conductor's house. Aruto's relationships with the conductor's son Hokuto and her first love Masaru are revealed. (Source: MU)

As Mallory finds herself being chased down by a classic slasher-villain, her best friend Tori gets closer and closer to saving her. But time is running out for both of them, as the physical and mental toll weighs down on her as she attempts to free Mallory from this murderous time-loop.

In the 1960s, the film production company Lisa Film, headed by Karl Spiehs, ushered in a new era in German film: the erotic film. This period, characterized by change and openness, produced numerous successful films that had a lasting impact on the genre in Germany and captivated audiences.