Synopsis
A mantis obsessed with martial arts and aggression kicks cans and hunts cicadas, wreaking havoc on the lives of two humans. This personal work by Shintaro Kishimoto, now a regular collaborator with Production I.G's 3D team, earned the prestigious Ofuji Award in 2005.
Background
Winner of the Grand Prix at the Japan Digital Animation Festival in June 2005. Winner of the Grand Prize Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and Encouragement Prize in the animation section at the Asia Digital Art Awards in October 2005. Winner of the Oofuji Noburou Prize at the 60th Mainichi Movie Contest in February 2006. Winner of the 2006 Excellent Work award at the Tokyo Video Festival in February 2006.