ZENSHU

A heartfelt, imaginative ride that blends creative struggle with fantasy adventure, offering warmth and whimsy with a touch of melancholy.

Created by

Iho Ishikawa, Mitsue Yamasaki

Genres

Animation, Drama, Action & adventure

Starring

Anna Nagase, Kazuki Ura, Rie Kugimiya

Overview

After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator. Her talent quickly flourishes, and she makes her debut as a director in no time. Her first anime becomes a massive hit, sparking a social phenomenon and earning her recognition as an up-and-coming genius director. Her next project is set to be a romantic comedy movie themed around first love! However, having never been in love herself, Natsuko struggles to understand the concept of first love, and as a result, she’s unable to create the storyboard, causing the movie production to come to a standstill. One day, she passes out while working on her storyboard and wakes up in the world of her favorite childhood anime movie "A Tale of Perishing."

How it feels

Earnest, whimsical, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, identity, obsession, found family

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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