Nezumikozo Jirokichi
山中貞雄に捧げる漫画映画『鼠小僧次郎吉』
Synopsis
Legendary anime director Rintaro’s (Metropolis, X/1999, Galaxy Express 999) first new work in over a decade depicts pioneering 1930s director Sadao Yamanaka and the production of his Nezumikozo Jirokichi. Despite dying before the age of 30, Yamanaka was a pivotal influence in Japanese cinema whose work would go on to inspire future generations. While most of his films have been lost to time, his scripts remain, and Nezumikozo Jirokichi recreates one of these lost films—a tale of a famous, virtuous bandit in old Edo—as imagined by Rintaro together with an all-star team including Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira, Memories), Taro Maki (Pluto, Millennium Actress) and Masao Maruyama (Ninja Scroll, Perfect Blue).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 20, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rintaro
- Original Score
- Toshiyuki Honda
- Original Title
- 山中貞雄に捧げる漫画映画『鼠小僧次郎吉』
- Country of Origin
- France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Studio M2, GENCO, Miyu Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rintaro
Toshiyuki Honda
Kazuhiro Nii
Emmanuel-Alain Raynal, Pierre Baussaron, Taro Maki, Masao Maruyama
Department Leadership Roster
Rintaro
Director
Toshiyuki Honda
Original Music Composer
Kazuhiro Nii
Editor
Emmanuel-Alain Raynal
Producer
Pierre Baussaron
Producer
Taro Maki
Producer
Masao Maruyama
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nezumikozo Jirokichi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nezumikozo Jirokichi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nezumikozo Jirokichi about?
Legendary anime director Rintaro’s (Metropolis, X/1999, Galaxy Express 999) first new work in over a decade depicts pioneering 1930s director Sadao Yamanaka and the production of his Nezumikozo Jirokichi. Despite dying before the age of 30, Yamanaka was a pivotal influence in Japanese cinema whose work would go on to inspire future generations. While most of his films have been lost to time, his scripts remain, and Nezumikozo Jirokichi recreates one of these lost films—a tale of a famous, virtuous bandit in old Edo—as imagined by Rintaro together with an all-star team including Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira, Memories), Taro Maki (Pluto, Millennium Actress) and Masao Maruyama (Ninja Scroll, Perfect Blue).
Who directed Nezumikozo Jirokichi?
Nezumikozo Jirokichi was directed by Rintaro.
Who stars in Nezumikozo Jirokichi?
The principal cast of Nezumikozo Jirokichi includes Mami Koyama, Michitake Kikuchi, Takahiro Sumi, Yuuki Hoshi.
When was Nezumikozo Jirokichi released and how long is it?
Nezumikozo Jirokichi was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Nezumikozo Jirokichi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nezumikozo Jirokichi was composed by Toshiyuki Honda.