The Zenshu anime, in Trailer

The trailer of the Zenshu anime has just been released, revealing a very beautiful realization and an emotional dive into the heart of artistic creation. The project focuses on young director Natsuko Hirose, a precocious talent in the animation industry, who struggles to understand true love in her upcoming film.

The ZENSHU anime series premieres on January 5, 2025 streaming on Crunchyroll.

Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Anime Industry

Synopsis – Zenshu

Natsuko Hirose, a young high school graduate, began her career in animation with dazzling talent. She quickly made a name for herself and directed her first anime, which became a resounding success, triggering a social phenomenon and earning her the title of emerging genius of directing.

For her next challenge, Natsuko Hirose is tackling the direction of a romantic comedy film on the theme of first love. However, having never known love, Natsuko struggles to grasp the concept of first love. Unable to create the storyboard, she finds herself stuck, putting the film's production in jeopardy.

The Zenshu anime follows the introspective journey of this talented director, who embarks on a personal quest to understand love, hoping to capture its essence and immortalize it through her art.

Trailer – Zenshu:

Staff Animation – Zenshu

Writers: Mitsue Yamasaki, Kimiko Ueno & MAPPA
Studio: Mappa
Director: Mitsue Yamasaki (Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Tada Never Falls in Love)
Writer: Kimiko Ueno (Astro Note, Gluttons & Dragons, The Royal Tutor)
Character Design: Kayoko Ishikawa (Sarazanmai)
Animation Supervisor: Kayoko Ishikawa, Shuuji Takahara Kazuko Hayakawa, Etsuko Sumimoto
Art Director: Akio Shimada (Noblesse, Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor)
Music: Yukari Hashimoto (Sarazanmai, Senpai wa Otokonoko, Komi Can't Communicate)