Cencoroll
2009 • Aniplex
- Format
- MOVIE
- Aired
- 2009
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Aniplex · Think Corporation
- Genres
- Action · Science fiction
When a gigantic, unearthly monster suddenly looms on the skyline of a Japanese city, the expected occurs—the Japan Self-Defense Forces roll out the tanks while the public panics. Nobody knows what it is or where it came from, but Yuki, a bold and inquisitive teenage girl, has a secret but might be a useful clue. Her friend Tetsu has been clandestinely caring for a bizarre creature called Cenco, which will soon prove itself to have some remarkable, even impossible characteristics. Another teenage boy, a stranger with some mysterious link to the monstrosity attacking the city, shows up, and his unwelcome interest in Tetsu's pet snuffs out any doubt of a connection—and lights the fuse for the coming battle.
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Cencoroll was conceived, written, and directed by the Japanese artist Atsuya Uki, who gained prominence for his distinctively fluid character designs and minimalist aesthetic. Originally produced as an independent animation project, the film gained significant traction within the otaku community for its unconventional storytelling and experimental visual style, eventually drawing the attention of Aniplex for distribution. The narrative follows a teenager named Tetsu who maintains a secret friendship with a shapeshifting creature, capturing a melancholic, sun-drenched suburban atmosphere that contrasts with the surreal nature of the protagonist's companion.
The production process for Cencoroll was notable for being largely a solo effort by Uki, who handled the primary animation, direction, and design work, marking it as a rare example of an auteur-driven short film in the modern anime industry. Its design philosophy emphasizes movement and expressive silhouettes, prioritizing visual flow over traditional high-detail cel animation. Upon its 2009 release, it was lauded by critics and enthusiasts for its unique vision, establishing a cult following that eventually led to a sequel, Cencoroll 2, and the eventual Cencoroll Connect compilation project.
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