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Description
"Night is Short, Walk On Girl" is a surreal and whimsical anime film that unfolds over the course of a single night in Kyoto. The narrative centers on a nameless, curious, and adventurous college student known only as "the Girl with Black Hair." Her spontaneous journey through the city’s vibrant nightlife becomes the focal point of the story, as she encounters a series of bizarre and interconnected events. From attending a lively drinking party to stumbling upon a used book market, a guerrilla theater performance, and a mysterious sickness spreading through the city, her night is filled with unexpected encounters and surreal experiences.

Parallel to her journey is the story of "Senpai," a fellow student who harbors unrequited feelings for her. Determined to confess his love, Senpai embarks on his own quest to cross paths with her throughout the night. His efforts are comically thwarted by a series of increasingly absurd obstacles, including a self-proclaimed god of used books, a rival suitor, and a group of eccentric characters who seem to manipulate the night’s events. The film’s narrative structure weaves together these two perspectives, blending reality with fantasy as the night progresses.

The supporting cast includes a colorful array of characters, such as the flamboyant and enigmatic "Johnny," who orchestrates many of the night’s events, and "Rihaku," a stoic figure who challenges the Girl with Black Hair to a drinking contest. The film’s tone shifts seamlessly between comedy, romance, and philosophical musings, exploring themes of fate, connection, and the unpredictability of life. The story’s climax converges at a grand festival, where the characters’ paths finally intersect in a climactic and surreal resolution.

"Night is Short, Walk On Girl" is characterized by its fast-paced, episodic structure and its emphasis on the interconnectedness of seemingly random events. The film’s narrative thrives on its eccentric characters, imaginative scenarios, and the underlying tension of Senpai’s pursuit, creating a vibrant and unpredictable exploration of a single night in Kyoto.
Information
Night is Short, Walk On Girl
夜は短し歩けよ乙女
The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Type: Movie
Movie/Episode length: 91 min.
Date: 04/07/2017
Categories
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ComedyRomance
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Staff
  • Director · Masaaki Yuasa
  • Script · Makoto Ueda
  • Storyboard · Masaaki Yuasa
  • Storyboard · Shinya Ohira
  • Storyboard · Shingo Natsume
  • Storyboard · Eunyoung Choi
  • Unit Director · Masaaki Yuasa
  • Unit Director · Pyeon-Gang Ho
  • Music · Michiru Oshima
  • Original creator · Tomihiko Morimi
  • Original Character Design · Yūsuke Nakamura
  • Character Design · Yūsuke Nakamura
  • Character Design · Nobutake Ito
  • Animation Director · Tomohisa Shimoyama
  • Animation Director · Takayuki Hamada
Production
  • Production · Kadokawa
  • Production · BS Fuji
  • Animation Production · Science SARU
  • Production · Science SARU
  • Production · TOHO
  • Production · Fuji Television Network