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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.
Cast
- Cool Ace
- Remi Chon
- Eri Kamataki
- Katsuya Magma
- Ayumu Nakajima
- Tsubaki Nekoze
- Ryotaro Nishino
- Miho Ohashi
- Taketo Tanaka
- Kanji Tsuda
Moviegoers are saying
Ryuya Suzuki's audacious one-man animated epic 'Jinsei' chronicles 100 years of a nameless protagonist's life across ten chapters, with reviewers consistently praising its jaw-dropping ambition and unique vision despite mixed feelings on execution. Created almost entirely by Suzuki himself over 18 months (directing, animating, composing, and editing), this genre-bending odyssey transforms from coming-of-age drama to futuristic sci-fi spectacle, with the final 20 minutes earning particular acclaim for its abstract, visually stunning departure into speculative territory.
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- Jun 13, 2026
An experimental exploration of a man's life across one century from a tragic childhood through a journey to celebrity then into a future wrought with love, war and robots. Framed through a series of chapters titled by the year and also the name the protagonist is being…
Patr0ckJun 3, 2026I admire this movie’s artistry and ambition. It was more interesting than it was captivating, and it overstayed its welcome considerably. This was too “film school” for its own good. I’m never missing another NBA Finals game for a random movie again.
Matt StruharJun 6, 2025quick reaction (longer review follows): I did not expect this... My goodness It really goes all out, aiming for the stars (almost literally), what a swing of an animation (done in 18 months basically by Suzuki himself who directed, edited, animated and scored the…
matteoB - Jun 12, 2026
Imagine every capitalist billionaire’s biggest wet dream AND reality. Yeah that’s this film.
ᵉˢᵗᵉᵇᵃⁿ ༝ ᴖ̈Jun 10, 2025I feel the director had a lot to say, it’s just that he tried to say it all at once.
DominicFalisiJun 11, 2026Psychedelic Japanese Forrest Gump with anger issues.
Rob the Film Snob - Jun 13, 2026
God I love the movies
epiclegend23Jun 4, 2026This is a debut?????
Brett ArnoldNov 4, 2025Tokyo International Film Festival 2025 Jinsei is such a unique and visionary little animated film from Japan. A very depressing one, to say the least. It depicts 100 years of Jinsei’s life (1994–2095), divided into ten chapters, each named after how Jinsei is referred to…
Nicolas
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Jinsei come out in theaters?
June 5, 2026 is the release date.
How long is Jinsei (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 33min long.
What's Jinsei (2026) about?
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.
Who's the cast of Jinsei (2026)?
- Cool Ace
- Remi Chon
- Eri Kamataki
- Katsuya Magma
- Ayumu Nakajima
- Tsubaki Nekoze
- Ryotaro Nishino
- Miho Ohashi
- Taketo Tanaka
- Kanji Tsuda
Who's the director behind Jinsei (2026)?
Ryuya Suzuki directed Jinsei (2026).
Who produced Jinsei (2026)?
Kenji Iwaisawa produced Jinsei (2026).
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