Masanao Kawajiri

Masanao Kawajiri (川尻 将由, born 1987) is a Japanese animator and film director. While attending Osaka University of Arts, he was influenced by director Keiichi Hara and aspired to produce animation. After working at an animation studio, he started a video production company, Nekonigashi Inc. He is most known for his animated short film A Japanese Boy Who Draws (2018).

A Japanese Boy Who Draws (2018)

Shinji is an aspiring manga artist struggling to succeed in his career, and when he accidentally discovers an old drawing by his childhood friend Masaru, a magical journey begins that helps him discover a new inspiration for his art.revenge. The film unfolds a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Masanao Kawajiri
CAST:  Abe Kenta  •  Takeshi Uehara

Shinji is an aspiring manga artist struggling to succeed in his career, and when he accidentally discovers an old drawing by his childhood friend Masaru, a magical journey begins that helps him discover a new inspiration for his art.revenge. The film unfolds a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Masanao Kawajiri
CAST:  Abe Kenta  •  Takeshi Uehara

CHERRY AND VIRGIN

CHERRY AND VIRGIN"—a 'nervous romance' about Ryou, a 32-year-old erotic manga artist who has no experience with women, and Ami, a 28-year-old fujoshi who has a bad impression of real men.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Masanao Kawajiri
CAST:  Yaeko Kiyose  •  Takashi Okado

CHERRY AND VIRGIN"—a 'nervous romance' about Ryou, a 32-year-old erotic manga artist who has no experience with women, and Ami, a 28-year-old fujoshi who has a bad impression of real men.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Masanao Kawajiri
CAST:  Yaeko Kiyose  •  Takashi Okado