わすれなぐも

"Wasurenagumo" (lit. "The Forgotten Spider") is a Japanese animated short film produced by Production I.G as part of the "Anime Mirai 2012" project, released in 2012. Directed and based on an original story by Toshihisa Kaiya, with a screenplay by Daishiro Tanimura, it tells the story of a used bookstore owner, Shu Suzuri, who inadvertently releases a young spider demon from an ancient book he acquired in modern-day Japan. A high school girl, Mizuki Henmi, is also caught up in the incident. Shu becomes fascinated by the spider demon, while Mizuki tries to stop him. The story culminates in an unexpected and dark ending. This animation combines traditional Japanese yokai culture with modern animation techniques, known for its unique visual style and suspenseful plot. It showcases Production I.G's strength and innovation in animation production. "Wasurenagumo" has received several awards at international film festivals, including the Jury Special Mention Award in the Focus Asia section at the 2013 Sitges Film Festival.