I conceived with the belief that what makes a person most human is the contradictions within them. The protagonist, Red, also harbors deep contradictions within himself. After the dissolution of the hero organization "Mega Five," Red, who is now a symbol of peace, gradually becomes aware of his own contradictions through the death of a comrade. As a leader who once pursued justice more fervently than anyone else, Red finds himself increasingly powerless in the face of the very justice (law) he once championed, and eventually, he becomes a commercialized figure. Furthermore, Red comes to realize that the justice he sought to uphold was not an objective justice, but rather a personal desire stemming from his feelings of inferiority and his longing for recognition from Miharu. Ultimately, Red sheds his mask and begins to live as his true self, Akagi.

Through , I aim to challenge the audience's belief in "objective truths" and to convey the inner peace that comes from deep self-reflection. I hope that, by the end of the film, the audience will recognize their own "masks" and perhaps share a knowing, bittersweet smile.

Producer Kawabe Shinji

Scenario/Storyboard/Character/BG/Lay Out/Effect/Sound/Editing KIM Sungjae

Animation KIM Sungjae, Kita Ichiyo, Kitamura Kodai, Aoi Aika

Effect KIM Sungjae, Aoi Aika

Music Yamamoto Kei

Voice Takeuchi Yuuma, Maeda Kenya, Saito Youko, Kawabe Shinji, YOSHIYA, Saito Youko, Hibino Hirokazu, Isokawa Masakazu, Kasahara Ryuuya

The superhero team Mega Five upholds justice and protects the world. When the team is disbanded, only Red continues to be a superhero, considering himself a symbol of peace. But the tragic death of a close comrade causes Red to lose his composure. He struggles between his desire for revenge and his devotion to his ideals. The film has both strong visuals and storytelling, portraying the hero’s complicated thoughts and inner conflict with restrained emotional expression and a well-made narrative. CHOO Jinny Hyejin