Pompo the Cinephile

2021 · Directed by Takayuki Hirao

Operating out of the movie capital Nyallywood, Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's movie buff assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible! However, Pompo tells him, So you shoot this film. Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...

Animation Comedy Drama

Cast: Akio Otsuka, Ryuichi Kijima, Konomi Kohara, Hiroya Shimizu, Rinka Otani, Ai Kakuma

Rating: 6.8/10 from 26 votes