Jizai

Jizai is a Japanese production that blends documentary and science fiction elements. The story centers on a child who is the subject of a secretive laboratory experiment involving a robotic prosthesis. Through this connection, the child gathers sensory information from the physical world, exploring the relationship between artificial intelligence and the expansion of human capabilities.

Directed and written by Maiko Endo, the film features a cast including Yutaro Endo as 3 EYES BOY, Maya Schmidt as Mysterious Girl, Tenma Hayakawa as Yaseiji, and Amaury Dechaux as Researcher. Endo also served as one of the producers alongside Masahiko Minami and Suzuki Tomo. This short film has a runtime of 14 minutes and was released on April 17, 2024.