My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin

Set in Sao Paulo during the 1980s, this animated drama follows a ten-year-old boy named Noboru who is exploring his cultural roots. To learn more about his heritage, he asks his grandfather, Hideo, to share details about the family history. Although Hideo has spent years avoiding discussions about his past and his move to Brazil in 1920, he eventually agrees to recount his experiences. Through these stories, Noboru connects with his ancestors' history and learns about an uncle who had previously been unknown to him.

The film was directed by Celia Catunda and written by Rita Catunda. It was produced in Brazil by PinGuim Content and the Ministério da Cultura/Governo Federal. The voice cast features Ken Kaneko as Hideo, Pietro Takeda as Noboru, and Kazue Akisue as Shizue. Other voice roles include Fabio Matsuoka and Edson Kameda as younger versions of Hideo, and Li Martins as Shizue in the 1920s and 1940s. The movie has a runtime of 84 minutes and was released on September 4, 2025.