Summer 1996 – Minato, a 10-year-old boy, is neglected by his alcoholic father and keeps to himself at home in a town by the sea. His only source of solace is Ben-chan, a girl goddess that appears on Benten Island. As Minato faces a new life…
SHIRANUI (2026) is presented here through its confirmed story and production details. Summer 1996 – Minato, a 10-year-old boy, is neglected by his alcoholic father and keeps to himself at home in a town by the sea. His only source of solace is Ben-chan, a girl goddess that appears on Benten Island. As Minato faces a new life in an orphanage and a painful parting from Ben-chan, he makes a wish to Shiranui for her. However, growing hatred toward his father gradually turns the wish into a malicious "curse" against him…
SHIRANUI movie details
| Title | SHIRANUI |
|---|---|
| Original title | しらぬひ |
| Release date | |
| Genres | Animation, Fantasy, Drama |
| Director | Ryo Katanosaka |
| Writer | Ryo Katanosaka |
| Country | Japan |
| Languages | Japanese |
| Status | Released |
Story without spoilers
Summer 1996 – Minato, a 10-year-old boy, is neglected by his alcoholic father and keeps to himself at home in a town by the sea. His only source of solace is Ben-chan, a girl goddess that appears on Benten Island. As Minato faces a new life in an orphanage and a painful parting from Ben-chan, he makes a wish to Shiranui for her. However, growing hatred toward his father gradually turns the wish into a malicious "curse" against him…
What to expect
The film is classified as Animation, Fantasy, Drama. That genre mix and the published premise are the clearest guide to what viewers can expect without moving beyond the confirmed information.
Cast and creative team
Directed by Ryo Katanosaka. Writing credits include Ryo Katanosaka. The listed cast includes ano, Kana Hanazawa, Shin-ichiro Miki.
- ano as Minato (voice)
- Kana Hanazawa as Ben-chan (voice)
- Shin-ichiro Miki as Masaru (voice)
Release and production context
The listed release date is 2026-08-21. Production countries: Japan. Spoken languages: Japanese.
Production companies: CoMix Wave Films
SHIRANUI official trailer
Watch the official trailer on YouTube
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Frequently asked questions
What is SHIRANUI about?
Summer 1996 – Minato, a 10-year-old boy, is neglected by his alcoholic father and keeps to himself at home in a town by the sea. His only source of solace is Ben-chan, a girl goddess that appears on Benten Island. As Minato faces a new life in an orphanage and a painful parting from Ben-chan, he makes a wish to Shiranui for her. However, growing hatred toward his father gradually turns the wish into a malicious "curse" against him…
When was SHIRANUI released?
The listed release date is 2026-08-21.
How long is SHIRANUI?
A confirmed runtime is not currently listed.
Who directed SHIRANUI?
SHIRANUI was directed by Ryo Katanosaka.
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