Every story begins with something personal. These are a selection of short films I wrote and storyboarded. They explore the people, places, and experiences that have shaped my perspective. I’m drawn to stories that feel honest and authentic, and I strive to tell them with simplicity, purpose, and visual storytelling that resonates long after the final frame.
"Kappa!"
After a heated quarrel with his dad, Manabu is told not to get in the ocean for a week. Feeling upset, he strolls down the beach and discovers mysterious lights glowing from the bottom of the Ocean.
"The yokais under the bridge"
This is a short film about two best friends who encounter mythical Japanese creatures named Yokai. It's a heartbreaking story about discrimination against marginalized people.