Tokyo Animated Feature Films in MIFA!

In addition to the animated documentary, two feature-length theatrical films were selected for the Tokyo Animation Pitch Grand Prix.

The first is REKKA, an epic tale of two battling deities from Japan’s mythical past. This powerful collaboration brings together anime legends Ichiro Itano, Kazuya Konaka, Naoki Ao, and Shoma Muto—creators of the globally acclaimed Ultraman series on Netflix. A must-watch for fans of Japanese animation and special effects, REKKA promises thrilling action and rich mythology.

The second film, TAO, offers a heartwarming adventure for children and families alike, blending the emotional depth of Studio Ghibli with the grandeur of The Lion King.

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Tao

In a paradise-like forest, a diminutive, agender teenager named Tao lived peacefully with the fluffy feline Luva creatures. However, one day, after pressing a mysterious button they discovered, Tao and their companions were thrown out into the outside world. It was there that Tao soon learned they were a resident of a tiny star encased in a glass marble-like object.

Spreading before They were a land ravaged by human conflicts, a desolate wasteland. The rulers, hoarding all resources, sought to destroy the villagers living in the forest. In this village, Tao encountered a young girl on the brink of death.

Traveling on, Tao, with their innocent heart, transformed the sorrow and weakness of the young girls. Using the forbidden power dwelling within their clan, they began to preserve and nurture the humans and the forests of the world.

And then, at the end of their journey, Tao would arrive at the secret of their own birth and the true nature of this world―

REKKA

Arata, a young researcher of ancient civilizations who lost his family in a devastating earthquake, was pursuing the ‘Oni Colossus: Susanoo’ he witnessed amidst his despair.

Through his investigations, he learned the fact that Susanoo was resurrected by a certain organization and caused the massive earthquake.

He also discovered that there existed the sole entity capable of opposing Susanoo, the ‘Dragon Colossus: Rekka.

Arata visits a shrine where the legend of Rekka remains and encounters Kei, a shrine maiden. Inside a cave at the inner shrine, he sees depictions of Rekka and Susanoo battling in the modern world. There, he also finds a ritual inscribed, detailing how to awaken Rekka by offering soul resonance.

Susanoo’s full revival is imminent.

Can the two awaken Rekka?

And can they ignite a beacon of hope for humanity’s future?

Cryptid Chaos

“Cryptid House” is a shared house where cryptids and mystery hunters live together in lively harmony. Witches, Yetis, and even a bear parasitized by an alien—the residents are as unique as they come, and their lives are anything but ordinary and always filled with vibrant energy. Living among them is Kitaru, a young boy raised by a Tengu (Mystical moutain spirit from Eastern Legends). In this shared house where the occult and the everyday blend, another day of unpredictable chaos and cheerful commotion unfolds…!?

Kitten head

This is a story about the everyday adventures of a protagonist and his friends with a kitten atop their heads.

Welcome to Nekojara City, a town somewhere in Japan.

It’s a place where cats live comfortably the same as humans.

The reason? The children of this town each have a kitten affectionately attached to their heads.

These “My own kitten” mysteriously disappear by the time the children reach adulthood.

Therefore, the children cherish their days, enjoying life to the fullest with their fleeting “My own kitten.”

Our protagonist, Emil, is a boy filled with curiosity, though he can be a tad absentminded.

Perched on his head is Nya-ta, a whimsical and playfully mischievous kitten.

The children spend their days playing with their head-kittens, forging close friendships, and sometimes engaging in lighthearted squabbles.

Their lives weave together a heartwarming and playfully chaotic kitten-head comedy!”

The Taste of Water

With the hope of finding the meaning behind the illusive phrase so often describing sake as “water,” young manga artist Ohkado sets off on a journey through the sake world in Japan.

From the basics of sake production through its history, cultural impact and current crises, Ohkado travels with his animated and snarky friend Kobo-kun as they learn.

As one might imagine from an idiom like “the taste of water,” sake too is multifaceted, fluid, and colorful in ways that bind both humanity and the soul.

This is a wholesome animated documentary targeting adults which blends entertainment and education to introduce an iconic piece of Japanese culture in the world of sake.

About Tokyo Animation Business Accelerator Program (TABAP)

As the heart of Japan’s vibrant animation industry, Tokyo plays a pivotal role in shaping its direction and success. However, many of Tokyo’s highly creative and unique animation projects remain underrecognized outside of Japan.

To change this perception, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) launched the Tokyo Animation Business Acceleration Program (TABAP). The Tokyo Pavilion at MIFA, established in 2016, is a key part of this initiative. Through it, TMG showcases Tokyo’s animation talent and facilitates business opportunities between Tokyo-based creators and international industry.

Source: Tokyo Annimation Business Accelerator