Release, runtime and language

2014 · 68 min · Japanese

Directed by

Katsuhiro Ôtomo, Hajime Katoki, Hiroaki Ando, Shuhei Morita

This anthology presents four distinct animated stories. In "Noise," a traveler discovers an eerie shrine inhabited by supernatural beings. "Smoke” features a white bear protecting a royal family from dark forces in Gambo. "A Farewell to Weapons” depicts a futuristic war between humans and robotic tanks amidst the ruins of Tokyo. Finally, “Combustible” explores themes of love and duty through the story of a young firefighter in feudal Japan.