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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.

Cast & Crew

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Ryuya Suzuki

Director

ACE COOL

Voice

Taketo Tanaka

Kin

Shohei Uno

Hiroshi

Tsubaki Nekoze

Kinmama

Remi Chon

Hime

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Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 18h
6.5
"Jinsei" is a very rewarding animation, full of sentiment and featuring an interesting story with pointed comments, while also offering an alternative to the many clichés of anime. Go to Full Review James Hadfield Japan Times May 18
4/5
When the story leaves all familiar reference points behind and hurtles into the future, it sacrifices some of the texture and richness of the earlier chapters. But this one-man indie wonder is a work of true vision. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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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