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Dreaming of a Whale, Kujira wo Yumemu, 鯨を夢む
S262 (Movie)SPRING 2026MOVIE
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Kujira wo Yumemu
鯨を夢む
Graduation work of Shuzuku.
A girl wanders through a landscape of quiet ruin, alone except for her dog and a mysterious voice on her radio, reciting poems at a precise hour every day. A haunting memory of a nearby future.
(Source: Fantasia International Film Festival)
Notes:
- Selected and pre-screened at the Fantasia International Film Festival as a part of the Anime no Bento official selection on July 19, 2025.
- Won the Grand Prix at the Kochi Anime Creator Award 2025 out of 30 nominated works.
A girl wanders through a landscape of quiet ruin, alone except for her dog and a mysterious voice on her radio, reciting poems at a precise hour every day. A haunting memory of a nearby future.
(Source: Fantasia International Film Festival)
Notes:
- Selected and pre-screened at the Fantasia International Film Festival as a part of the Anime no Bento official selection on July 19, 2025.
- Won the Grand Prix at the Kochi Anime Creator Award 2025 out of 30 nominated works.
Last updated
Jun 3, 2026, 11:20 PM
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39.1
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| anilist | average score | GLOBAL | 56 | Jun 1, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| mangadex | source status code | GLOBAL | 3 | May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM |
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| anilist | trending | GLOBAL | 0 | Jun 1, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| anilist | favorites | GLOBAL | 10 | Jun 1, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| anilist | popularity | GLOBAL | 681 | Jun 1, 2026, 12:00 AM |