Past Run
Jinsei
Our hero (voiced by rapper ACE COOL), called by a different name in each chapter of his life, becomes a J-pop idol, an outcast, a leader, and an oracle in this hundred-year chronicle spanning the past, present, and future. Through a chance encounter with a transfer student, he trains to become an idol, starting his search for self-identity and a journey toward greatness beyond superstardom. Written, directed, edited and entirely hand-drawn by newcomer Ryuya Suzuki over nearly two years, JINSEI (meaning “life” in Japanese) is an anime tour-de-force that announces Suzuki to the world as a bold new talent in independent animation.

“For his first feature film, director Ryuya Suzuki created a masterpiece.”
— The Japan Times
FROM THE VAULT
Where it played at Laemmle — 3 engagements
- GlendaleGlendaleFri, Jun 19 – Thu, Jun 25, 2026 · 1 week
- North HollywoodNoHo 7Fri, Jun 12 – Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 1 week
- Santa MonicaMonica Film CenterFri, Jun 12 – Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 1 week
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