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Step into a world of animated wonder with this short film program. A curated collection of the most exceptional animated shorts that graced the competition stage at SPARK ANIMATION 2024.


Experience the artistry and innovation of both emerging talents and seasoned animators in this unforgettable journey.

"kawauso" means Japanese river otter.

One day, a girl meets a Japanese river otter. They try to communicate, but it doesn't go well. This is because the Japanese river otter is already extinct and cannot interact with the girl. By depicting the Japanese river otter, which is said to have gone extinct in 2012, this short film presents an opportunity to reconsider what the modern society has sacrificed.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Country
    Japan
  • Note
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  • Director
    Akihito Izuhara
  • Screenwriter
    Ikuko Mizokami, Akihito Izuhara
  • Producer
    Akihito Izuhara