ChaO (2026)
- Thu, Apr 9
Director: Yasuhiro Aoki Run Time: 90 min. Release Year: 2026 Language: Japanese
Starring: Anna Yamada, Kavka Shishido, Kenta Miyake, Ouji Suzuka, Yuuichirou Umehara
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
About the film:
In a futuristic world where humans and mermaids coexist, the life of mild-mannered office worker Stephan is upended when he is suddenly proposed to by Chao — a princess from the mermaid kingdom. With no time to make sense of what’s happening, Stephan soon finds himself living with the unpredictable, wholehearted Chao, and her sincere love begins to break down his emotional barriers.
About the filmmaker:
Yasuhiro Aoki is a Japanese animator and filmmaker known for his dynamic visual style and work across television, film, and animation studios. He has contributed to a wide range of projects as an animator and director, including work with Studio 4°C, where he helped shape a distinctive, expressive approach to animation. Aoki made his feature directorial debut with Make a Girl (2025), showcasing his imaginative storytelling and fluid, character-driven animation. His work often blends futuristic themes with emotional narratives, marking him as a notable voice in contemporary Japanese animation.
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