Film archive, 2026

Cherry and Virgin

CHERRY AND VIRGIN

Director Kawajiri Masanao

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A universal love story about an adult manga artist and a fujoshi, both inexperienced in real-life romance, who meet and awkwardly begin a relationship. Blending animation with live-action and manga elements, the series creates a unique visual style that transcends traditional animation.

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Film details

Director: Kawajiri Masanao
Country/Region: Japan
Year: 2026
Length: 87min
Original language: Japanese
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Director

Kawajiri Masanao

A graduate of Osaka University of Arts, Kawajiri gained recognition for his 2018 short film A Japanese Boy Who Draws, which won numerous festival awards. His unique style, blending animation, live-action, and manga, has drawn attention in Japan and abroad.

From Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39

Credits

Director: Kawajiri Masanao
Screenplay: Kawajiri Masanao, Kaga Misato
Producer: Sato Gen
Animation: Takayanagi Katsuya, Takayanagi Katsuya, Nakaharu Ryo, Nakaharu Ryo, Omura Masashi
Cast: Okado Takashi, Kiyose Yaeko
Distributor in Japan: TOEI　VIDEO　Co.,LTD.

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Cherry And VirginTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39Animation

Festival history1

东京国际电影节, 2026Animation, Official selection

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