ぷかぷかジュジュ

Puka Puka Juju (Juju the Weightless Dugong) is an animated short film produced by The Answer Studio Co., Ltd. as part of the “Anime Mirai” project in 2012. This project was funded by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs to support the training of young animators. The story revolves around Mika, a five-year-old girl who is dissatisfied with her father’s constant work, and a talking dugong-shaped float named Juju she encounters while playing in her backyard pool. Juju promises to take Mika to the sea, and together they embark on a fantastical adventure. During their journey, Mika discovers her father is trapped, and she and Juju work to rescue him. This heartwarming and visually appealing film has been well-received, showcasing the creativity and talent of young animators. Directed by Hiroshi Kawamata, written by Yasutoshi Murakawa, with character design and animation direction by Miho Suzuki, the short film runs for approximately 25 minutes and is a delightful work full of childlike wonder and imagination.