Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short Movie (2001) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2001 · 6 mins · Japanese

Directed by

Hiroshi Nishikiori

Starring

Jun Fukushima, Yuki Matsuoka, Houko Kuwashima, Yuu Asakawa, Tomoko Kaneda, Akiko Hiramatsu

The short film reunites the beloved Azumanga Daioh cast as Osaka experiences another bizarre dream in which Chiyo‑Chan’s pigtails become possessed. The hair springs loose and flies out the window, leaving viewers to wonder whether the cheerful young girl will ever regain her happiness.