Kaiju Girl

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Several days have passed since kaiju, or a giant monster, appeared in Tokyo. When Himika, an eighth grader, and Mizuki, a misfit in her class, share the same dream of the monster attacking their town, their friendship begins. But Himika holds a secret that she can't confide in Mizuki. A tale of the girls' journey of growth.

Director
Takafumi Sakabe
Time
0:24:59
Country
Japan
Genre
Sci-Fi
Year
2022

Awards Nominations

Won the best middle-length film and Cinefil Award at Yokohama Independent Film Festival 2022, Best Youth Award (Audience Award) at Tokyo Youth Film Festival 2022, and also Audience Award at Japan Indies Film Fest 2022.

Director

Takafumi Sakabe

He was grown up, watching Godzilla and Star Wars in his childhood. He moved to the U.S.A. in 2013 and studied filmmaking in NY and LA. After graduating, he works as a director and photographer.
Upon return to Japan, he created music videos, web commercials, and short films, earning many awards at both domestic and overseas film festivals.

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Screenings venue schedule Online Screenings / Ticket Reservation
VenueOmotesando Hills Space O2023.06.24 [Sat] 11:20 – 13:10
VenueOnline Grand Theater2023.06.26 [Mon] – 2023.07.10 [Mon]

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