About The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl

"The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl" is a 2017 Japanese animated romantic comedy film directed by Masaaki Yuasa. The film is an exploration of one extraordinary night in Kyoto, as a female university student known simply as "the girl with black hair" experiences a series of surreal encounters.

Making / Production

The film is produced by Science SARU studio, based on the novel of the same name written by Tomihiko Morimi. It masterfully uses creative designs and vibrant colors to illustrate the boundless possibilities and excitement of youth.

Actors

• Gen Hoshino as Senpai – A university student in love with the girl with black hair. He hopes to let her know his feelings by strategizing accidental meet-ups.
• Kana Hanazawa as The Girl with Black Hair or Kohai – An upbeat and adventurous girl, who is oblivious of Senpai's attempts to woo her.
• Hiroshi Kamiya as The School Festival Executive Head – He is locked in a battle of wills with senpai, which forms a subplot of the movie.
• Yuuko Kaida as Rihaku – A mysterious character who the protagonist encounters multiple times throughout the night.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on a Japanese novel of the same name, by Tomihiko Morimi.
• The Director Masaaki Yuasa and Morimi have also collaborated on another popular anime called "The Tatami Galaxy".
• There are several returning characters from "The Tatami Galaxy" that make an appearance in "The Night is Short, Walk on Girl".

Quotes

• "You never know when a long night will begin - a night that lasts a year."
• "I'm always watching you – a voyeur of love!"
• "A stormy romance, a tavern filled with offbeat characters... Everything happens for a reason!"

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original score is composed by Michiru Oshima.
• The theme song 'Koi wa Ameagari' is sung by the popular Japanese band, Asian Kung-Fu Generation.
• The film's music perfectly matches its vibrant visuals and emotional depth of the story.

Awards

In 2017, The Night is Short, Walk on Girl was awarded the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year. It also won the Grand Prize for Features at the 2018 Ottawa International Animation Festival and the 41st Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year.