Cencoroll

Cencoroll

Year: 2009

Runtime: 27 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Atsuya Uki

AnimationScience Fiction

When a massive monster terrorizes a town, most residents flee in panic, but Yuki and her classmate Tetsu remain. Tetsu, who secretly keeps a strange creature called Cenco as a pet, must confront the threat. Meanwhile, a boy named Shuu commands the monster, setting the stage for an epic showdown.

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1

Yuki discovers Cenco at school

In the town modeled after Sapporo, Tetsu hides a shapeshifting creature named Cenco. Yuki spots Cenco at school when it briefly becomes a bicycle. When Tetsu arrives to retrieve the bicycle, Yuki accidentally pokes it in the eye, causing Cenco to revert to its large form. The moment reveals the creature's existence and Tetsu's attempt to keep it secret.

Day 1, afternoon School, Sapporo-like town
2

First town escape and Shū confrontation

Yuki continues to follow Cenco and Tetsu into town. Shū, who controls two creatures, confronts them. Tetsu fights to protect Yuki and fend off Shū's attacks, and he manages to incapacitate one of Shū's creatures.

Day 1, afternoon Town center
3

Shū demands a rematch

After the skirmish, Shū confronts Yuki again and forces her to relay a message to Tetsu: meet and fight Shū again. The threat raises stakes as both sides prepare for a confrontation.

Day 1, late afternoon Near the town
4

Yuki is hostage on a tall building

The following day, Shū abducts Yuki to coerce Tetsu into coming to him. He places her on the ledge of a tall building, creating a dangerous standoff. Tetsu responds despite being temporarily injured.

Day 2, daytime Tall building
5

Arm severed and arm removed

Tetsu arrives as Shū's ranged attack cuts off one of Cenco's arms. In a desperate move, Cenco removes one of Tetsu's arms to repair the damaged limb, leaving Tetsu momentarily incapacitated.

Day 2, afternoon Tall building
6

Shū's larger creature arrives

Shū brings a much larger creature to the confrontation. Cenco pulls Yuki inside its body where Tetsu is already present, attempting to shield them both from Shū's assault.

Day 2, late afternoon Near the building during the siege
7

Control transfer to Yuki

Inside the creature's body, Yuki persuades Cenco to transfer control from Tetsu to herself. The dynamic shifts as Yuki gains authority over the creature's actions.

Day 2, during siege Inside the large creature
8

Creature eats Cenco and Yuki; Yuki regains control

Shū's larger creature eventually consumes Cenco along with Yuki. However, Yuki survives and, to a surprising turn, takes control of the enormous creature, effectively turning the predator into her puppet.

Day 2, near dusk City battlefield
9

Military assault and walnut form

The military arrives with tanks and missiles, threatening to end the spectacle. Yuki uses Cenco to reshape the large creature into a massive walnut, providing temporary protection for Tetsu and Yuki.

Day 2, dusk to evening City outskirts / battlefield
10

Separation and loss of control

Tetsu and Yuki are separated as Shū attempts to retake control, but cannot. He severs the link, effectively killing the large creature and eliminating his rival's hold.

Evening In the battlefield area
11

Reunion and confrontation

Tetsu returns with Cenco to where Yuki and Shū are. Yuki uses Cenco transformed into a baseball bat to knock Shū out, freeing herself from his influence.

Evening Close to the original confrontation site
12

Restoration of Tetsu's arm

In a final twist, Yuki transforms Cenco back into Tetsu's lost arm, restoring his limb and his control over Cenco. The recovery also reunites Tetsu with his companion and marks a turning point in their alliance.

Evening Same location
13

Shū's rescue by another creature

Shū survives the aftermath and is rescued by his other creature. The post-battle scene suggests the creature conflicts are ongoing and far from resolved.

After the battle City outskirts

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