
Tough Guy!
2005-01-01 · 6 min · Not rated
An aggressive and martial arts-devoted mantis kicks cans and hunts down cicadas, bringing havoc into the life of a couple of humans. This personal opus by Shintaro Kishimoto, now steady collaborator of Production I.G's 3D crew, won the prestigious Ofuji Award in 2005.
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- Shintaro Kishimoto
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- Japan
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- Released
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