【SAMANSA】Announces New Short Film Lineup for the Third Week of May! Three New Films Released, Ranging from a Satirical Comedy About a Wife Going Hunting with Her Power-Harassing Husband to a Human Drama Fantastically Depicting a Bedridden Elderly Man's Love for His Late Wife.
SAMANSA Inc. announced that it will start distributing three new short films, including a satirical comedy and a human drama, on its streaming service "SAMANSA" in the third week of May 2026.
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SAMANSA Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Yuichi Iwanaga) announced that it will start distributing three new titles, "Midori no Yuki" (Green Snow), "Ryoka" (The Hunt's Harvest), and "Woman Woman Woman," on May 15, 2026 (Friday) on its short film streaming service "SAMANSA".
From a satirical comedy about a wife going hunting with her power-harassing husband to a human drama fantastically depicting a bedridden elderly man's love for his late wife, please enjoy a wide range of genres this week.
◆ New Release Introduction
① "Midori no Yuki" (Green Snow)
Synopsis:
A bedridden elderly man lives lonely days receiving care in a cold room. One winter night, the snow dancing outside his window awakens cherished memories of his late wife in the forest. What scene did he gaze upon amidst the freezing reality?
Director: Takashi Furukawa
Runtime: 19 minutes 58 seconds
② "Ryoka" (The Hunt's Harvest)
Synopsis:
Naotaro, a husband with old-fashioned and domineering values, and Yuko, his wife who patiently endures his overbearing attitude. The two were heading to the mountains by car for Naotaro's hobby, hunting. Naotaro, still unable to accept that their only daughter is a lesbian, cannot hide his irritation. The rift between the couple becomes apparent deep in the quiet mountains. Amidst this, Naotaro's hunting rifle unexpectedly finds its way into Yuko's hands...
Director: Hiroshi Ikemoto
Runtime: 29 minutes 57 seconds
③ "Woman Woman Woman"
Synopsis:
A long-awaited hot spring trip for four former baseball club members. The organizer, full of enthusiasm, declaring he hadn't bathed for two weeks, had actually been cramming night shifts the day before and was in an extreme state, having been up for three consecutive nights. As he became exhausted with sleepiness, his friends' irritation gradually grew. What will become of their much-anticipated trip?
Director: Keisuke Kondo
Runtime: 38 minutes 16 seconds
《Comment from the Staff》
This week's top pick is "Woman Woman Woman" directed by Keisuke Kondo. It's incredibly entertaining. What's so interesting is how much the characters talk, to a degree that feels unlike a movie. In the car, at the ryokan, at the izakaya. The atmosphere, which never feels like "acting" for a second, is as if you're peeking into a real trip with male friends, and before you know it, you're completely immersed. After watching, you're sure to be captivated by these adorable guys. Why not take a peek at their "strange journey" on SAMANSA this weekend?
◆ What is SAMANSA?
SAMANSA is a streaming service specializing in short films.
It offers carefully selected works from around the world for a monthly fee of 490 yen, and currently streams over 500 short films (as of October 2025). With runtimes of 30 minutes or less, it enables a film experience tailored to various life scenes, such as commuting time or free moments in daily life.
Furthermore, by directly licensing with creators worldwide, SAMANSA delivers a diverse range of works that cannot be seen on other domestic VOD services. We aim to create a new culture that makes movies more free and accessible.
Name: Short Film Streaming Service "SAMANSA"
Browser App Site: https://samansa.com/
iOS Version (App Store): https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/samansa/id1600425602
Android Version (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samansa
◆ Company Profile
Company Name: SAMANSA Inc.
Head Office Location: Okazaki Building 603, 2-14-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Yuichi Iwanaga
Co-Representative: Takayuki Toyama
Establishment Date: April 2021
Business Activities: Operation of the short film streaming service "SAMANSA"
Corporate Site: https://about.samansa.com/
Service Site URL: https://lp.samansa.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samansajp/about
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samansajp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samansajpn/
X: https://x.com/samansajpn/
X (PR): https://x.com/samansajpn_pr
Contact: info@samansa.com
From a satirical comedy about a wife going hunting with her power-harassing husband to a human drama fantastically depicting a bedridden elderly man's love for his late wife, please enjoy a wide range of genres this week.
◆ New Release Introduction
① "Midori no Yuki" (Green Snow)
Synopsis:
A bedridden elderly man lives lonely days receiving care in a cold room. One winter night, the snow dancing outside his window awakens cherished memories of his late wife in the forest. What scene did he gaze upon amidst the freezing reality?
Director: Takashi Furukawa
Runtime: 19 minutes 58 seconds
② "Ryoka" (The Hunt's Harvest)
Synopsis:
Naotaro, a husband with old-fashioned and domineering values, and Yuko, his wife who patiently endures his overbearing attitude. The two were heading to the mountains by car for Naotaro's hobby, hunting. Naotaro, still unable to accept that their only daughter is a lesbian, cannot hide his irritation. The rift between the couple becomes apparent deep in the quiet mountains. Amidst this, Naotaro's hunting rifle unexpectedly finds its way into Yuko's hands...
Director: Hiroshi Ikemoto
Runtime: 29 minutes 57 seconds
③ "Woman Woman Woman"
Synopsis:
A long-awaited hot spring trip for four former baseball club members. The organizer, full of enthusiasm, declaring he hadn't bathed for two weeks, had actually been cramming night shifts the day before and was in an extreme state, having been up for three consecutive nights. As he became exhausted with sleepiness, his friends' irritation gradually grew. What will become of their much-anticipated trip?
Director: Keisuke Kondo
Runtime: 38 minutes 16 seconds
《Comment from the Staff》
This week's top pick is "Woman Woman Woman" directed by Keisuke Kondo. It's incredibly entertaining. What's so interesting is how much the characters talk, to a degree that feels unlike a movie. In the car, at the ryokan, at the izakaya. The atmosphere, which never feels like "acting" for a second, is as if you're peeking into a real trip with male friends, and before you know it, you're completely immersed. After watching, you're sure to be captivated by these adorable guys. Why not take a peek at their "strange journey" on SAMANSA this weekend?
◆ What is SAMANSA?
SAMANSA is a streaming service specializing in short films.
It offers carefully selected works from around the world for a monthly fee of 490 yen, and currently streams over 500 short films (as of October 2025). With runtimes of 30 minutes or less, it enables a film experience tailored to various life scenes, such as commuting time or free moments in daily life.
Furthermore, by directly licensing with creators worldwide, SAMANSA delivers a diverse range of works that cannot be seen on other domestic VOD services. We aim to create a new culture that makes movies more free and accessible.
Name: Short Film Streaming Service "SAMANSA"
Browser App Site: https://samansa.com/
iOS Version (App Store): https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/samansa/id1600425602
Android Version (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samansa
◆ Company Profile
Company Name: SAMANSA Inc.
Head Office Location: Okazaki Building 603, 2-14-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Yuichi Iwanaga
Co-Representative: Takayuki Toyama
Establishment Date: April 2021
Business Activities: Operation of the short film streaming service "SAMANSA"
Corporate Site: https://about.samansa.com/
Service Site URL: https://lp.samansa.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samansajp/about
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samansajp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samansajpn/
X: https://x.com/samansajpn/
X (PR): https://x.com/samansajpn_pr
Contact: info@samansa.com