Pompo the Cinephile

(2021)Directed by Takayuki Hirao94 minAnimation, Comedy, Drama
Bright lights. Big dreams. No experience.

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...

Konomi Koharaas Joel Davidovich 'Pompo' Pomponette (voice)
Hiroya Shimizuas Gene Fini (voice)
Rinka Otanias Natalie Woodward (voice)
Ai Kakumaas Mystia Lyons (voice)
Akio Otsukaas Martin Braddock (voice)
Ryuichi Kijimaas Alan Gardner (voice)
Rikiya Koyamaas Alan's Boss (voice)
Manabu Sakamakias Corbett (voice)
Mitsuru Ogataas J.D. Peterzen (voice)
Hidenari Ugakias Nigel (voice)
Shinya Takahashias Miles (voice)
Ayaka Shimizuas Nora (voice)
Ikuko Tanias Natalie's Grandmother (voice)
Yoshikazu Naganoas Coltman (voice)
Ryusuke Ohbayashias Bank President (voice)
Iori Nomizuas Fran-chan (voice)