Nezumikozo Jirokichi (S)

Legendary japanese director Rintaro (Metropolis) has just made his first anime in 14 years, with character designs by Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) : "Nezumikozo Jirokichi", a silent 25 min short film dedicated to the work of Sadao Yamanaka (a japanese live action director who died at 28). Coproduced by M2, Genco (Japan) and Miyu (France). Premiere in march at Niigata International Animation Film Festival.