U-25 Project
A Small World in Your Hands
Online

In a dim prison cell, a small round robot lies before me. It seems to be trying to tell me something. The moment I pick it up, a vivid red flash bursts out. When I come to, a hole has been blown through the wall, and I begin to move toward escape.
- Director
- Takuto Ito & Ryusei Yamada
- Time
- 0:02:52
- Country
- Japan
- Genre
- Animation
- Year
- 2026
Director

Takuto Ito & Ryusei Yamada
Taku Ito: Studies in the Department of Film and New Media at Musashino Art University. Creates short films inspired by space as a central motif, aiming to depict scenes that move the human heart.
Ryusei Yamada: Also studies in the Department of Film and New Media at Musashino Art University. Primarily works on music videos, with a preference for incorporating chaotic expressions and everyday motifs into their work.
Screening
Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives | 2026.05.30 [Sat] 14:30-16:10 | |
| LIFORK HARAJUKU | 2026.06.07 [Sun] 12:00-18:30 |
Online Screening
| Online | schedule | Online Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Online Screening | 2026.05.25 [Mon] - 2026.06.10 [Wed] |
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Recommended comments
Thanks to the collaborative effort of the team—including background modeling, character animation, lighting, and music—every aspect of the film is crafted without compromise. Every corner of the work is a point of interest.