Echo

Synopsis

Among a primordial ocean of stars, two innocent, identical children share a vessel. It comes to ground on a strange, liminal world, where a mischievous spirit appears, announcing itself as their guide on the nine-month journey ahead of them. Here in the world we know, meanwhile, a bereaved and pregnant woman struggles with grief and terrible uncertainty. (Source: Fantasia Festival) Note: Originally released on March 6, 2026 as a part of "Gemnibus Vol. 2" anthology, however was also simultaneously selected to screen, and then later premiered at Fantasia International Film Festival.

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Staff

Keiji OotaProduction

Akihito OugiyamaArt Director

Hideki Inaba CG Effect Animation

Hideki Inaba Life Props

OgakiUnit Director

OgakiStoryboard

Asuka DokaiDirector

Asuka DokaiScript