SHIRANUI
しらぬひ
Synopsis
Summer 1996 – Minato, a 10-year-old boy, is neglected by his alcoholic father and keeps to himself at home in a town by the sea. His only source of solace is Ben-chan, a girl goddess that appears on Benten Island. As Minato faces a new life in an orphanage and a painful parting from Ben-chan, he makes a wish to Shiranui for her. However, growing hatred toward his father gradually turns the wish into a malicious "curse" against him…
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Teaser Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Teaser • Published 2026-03-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryo Katanosaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryo Katanosaka
- Original Score
- Taro Umebayashi
- Original Title
- しらぬひ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 36m
- Production Studios
- CoMix Wave Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryo Katanosaka
Ryo Katanosaka
Taro Umebayashi
Department Leadership Roster
Ryo Katanosaka
Director
Taro Umebayashi
Original Music Composer
Ryo Katanosaka
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About SHIRANUI
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What is SHIRANUI about?
Summer 1996 – Minato, a 10-year-old boy, is neglected by his alcoholic father and keeps to himself at home in a town by the sea. His only source of solace is Ben-chan, a girl goddess that appears on Benten Island. As Minato faces a new life in an orphanage and a painful parting from Ben-chan, he makes a wish to Shiranui for her. However, growing hatred toward his father gradually turns the wish into a malicious "curse" against him…
Who directed SHIRANUI?
SHIRANUI was directed by Ryo Katanosaka.
Who stars in SHIRANUI?
The principal cast of SHIRANUI includes ano, Kana Hanazawa, Shin-ichiro Miki.
When was SHIRANUI released and how long is it?
SHIRANUI was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 36m.
Who composed the musical score for SHIRANUI?
The original motion picture soundtrack for SHIRANUI was composed by Taro Umebayashi.