Night Is Short

In the enchanting and surreal world of Kyoto, a shy college student known only as 'Senpai' tries to find the courage to confess his love to his crush, 'Girlfriend'. As their paths intertwine through a whimsical night of adventures, involving a surreal campus festival, a drunken emperor, and a mysterious club, Senpai navigates a series of bizarre encounters and increasingly fantastical situations, all while trying to keep his feelings hidden.

Night Is Short, Walk On Girl was widely praised by critics for its unique animation style, boundless creativity, and energetic pacing. Reviewers often highlighted its surreal humor and whimsical storytelling, though some found its chaotic narrative and rapid-fire visuals to be overwhelming at times.

• Praised for its vibrant and inventive animation.

• Applauded for its unique and surreal storytelling.

• Noted for its chaotic yet charmingly energetic narrative.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's quirky sense of humor, visually stunning animation, and the endearing, albeit unconventional, romance at its core. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit too bizarre and fast-paced.

Winner of the Grand Prize for Best Animated Feature at the Ottawa International Animation Festival, and the Audience Award for Best Film at the Fantasia International Film Festival.

The film is based on a novel of the same name by Tomihiko Morimi, who also wrote 'The Eccentric Family', which was adapted into an anime series also directed by Masaaki Yuasa.