From Odd Taxi to Housenka: Baku Kinoshita’s Next Big Anime Adventure!

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Summary

  • Odd Taxi’s success is credited to the dedicated staff, including director Baku Kinoshita.
  • Baku Kinoshita’s new project, Housenka, is a film about an aging yakuza’s introspection.
  • Housenka differs from Odd Taxi with a focus on only three main characters, allowing deeper exploration.

Few anime series have earned the same level of praise as Odd Taxi. Initially, when this anime premiered in 2021, fans were skeptical about its quality. However, their doubts quickly dissipated after watching a few episodes. One primary factor contributing to Odd Taxi’s success was the talented team behind it.

From all involved in the production, including the animators and the director, everyone poured their best efforts into the project. As the director of Odd Taxi, Baku Kinoshita has built a strong reputation for himself, and it appears he’s striving to enhance it even more by working on a new film. According to recent updates, Baku Kinoshita’s upcoming project is expected to reveal some fresh details about the movie soon.

What Is Kinoshita’s Housenka About?

In his latest endeavor, the skilled filmmaker presents a production titled “Housenka.” This movie delves into the life of an elderly yakuza who receives a life sentence. As he discovers a bloom in his cell, he perceives it as a chance to reflect on his past experiences. The director’s unique approach to depicting the yakuza’s dialogue with the flower is through a conversational style.

According to reports, the anime film “Housenka” by Baku Kinoshita is said to run for approximately 75 minutes, making it one of the shorter anime films released in recent times. For the film’s production, Baku Kinoshita takes on the role of director, Kadzuya Konomoto pens the script, and Michinoku Toge contributes concept art. The film is being developed by CLAP studio, which has previously worked on various projects.

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Housenka Is Different From Odd Taxi

During an interview, Baku Kinoshita discussed the contrast between Odd Taxi and Housenka. He mentioned that Odd Taxi features approximately 20 characters, posing a challenge in ensuring each character receives adequate attention. Conversely, Housenka focuses on just three primary characters, providing him with ample opportunity to delve deeper psychologically into their development.

Based on the success of Odd Taxi, it’s quite likely that Housenka will resonate with audiences and if so, it could boost the morale of Baku Kinoshita and his team to tackle more projects down the line. As for when we can expect Housenka, a release date hasn’t been announced yet, but an announcement might be forthcoming.

Odd Taxi is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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2025-03-11 21:36