Twittering Birds Never Fly: The Clouds Gather

Set within the criminal world of the yakuza, this animated drama follows Yashiro, a high-ranking boss with secret masochistic tendencies. While he typically maintains a professional distance from those who work for him, he becomes fixated on his new bodyguard, Chikara Doumeki. As Yashiro attempts to seduce the straightforward young man, he discovers that Doumeki has personal reasons for resisting his advances, leading to an evolving relationship between the two men.

The film was directed by Kaori Makita and written by Hiroshi Seko. Produced by GRIZZLY in Japan, the production featured a credited crew of 57 people. The voice cast includes Tarusuke Shingaki as Yashiro and Wataru Hatano as Chikara Doumeki, alongside Hiroki Yasumoto, Yuki Ono, Toru Okawa, and Kenta Miyake.

Released on February 27, 2020, with a runtime of 85 minutes, the movie received generally positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb based on 1,300 votes and a 6.6/10 on TMDB from 35 votes.