Ryō Narita

In this visually stunning animated film directed by Mamoru Hosoda, a shy high school student named Suzu discovers a virtual world called “U,” where she transforms into a globally beloved…

A vagrant encounters a medical student who offers him money to participate in a surgical experiment called trepanation, which involves drilling a hole in his skull. This procedure unexpectedly grants…

Ono Yasuomi, a teacher at a cram school, struggles with social interactions. He dreams of getting married but is unsure about what “normal” entails, often feeling uncomfortable during dates. Seeking…

A helicopter-borne medical team is sent to deliver immediate care to patients in the field. On a particular day, four young doctors are introduced to this cutting-edge medical system. Throughout…

In this 2016 animated film, two teenagers, a boy from Tokyo and a girl from a rural town, find themselves inexplicably swapping bodies. As they navigate each other’s lives, they…

I (Yuko Takeuchi) is a mystery novel writer. I receive a letter from Kubo (Ai Hashimoto), a reader of her novel and a university student. Her letter states that she…

Yuko Takeuchi, a mystery novelist, receives a letter from Ai Hashimoto’s character, Kubo, a university student and fan of her work. In the letter, Kubo mentions hearing strange noises in…