U-25 Project
A Small World in Your Hands
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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 |
|---|---|---|
Guest![]() ![]() A Small World in Your Hands : Takuto Ito / Ryusei Yamada / Eri Kogo / Youngdon Joo
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| MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives | 2026.05.30 [Sat] 14:30-16:10 | |
| LIFORK HARAJUKU | 2026.06.07 [Sun] 12:00-13:40 | |
Online Screening
| Online | schedule | Online Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Online Screening | 2026.05.25 [Mon] - 2026.06.10 [Wed] |
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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.