[SAMANSA] New Short Film Lineup for the 5th Week of May Announced! Three films released, ranging from a fantasy-tinged human drama about conversations by a poolside to a documentary about a genius krump dancer and his mother.

SAMANSA Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Yuichi Iwanaga) is pleased to announce the release of three new short films—'Nagisa', 'Right Place', and 'Quiet Storm'—on its short film streaming service, 'SAMANSA', on Friday, May 29, 2026. From a human drama depicting conversations between a boy and a girl by a poolside to a documentary about a genius krump dancer and his mother, please enjoy our wide range of genres this week.

◆New Film Introductions 1. 'Nagisa' Synopsis: During swimming class, a boy and a girl always sit out together. Names, crushes, the future. The boy still recalls the words exchanged by the poolside. As time fades away, her voice remains in his ears. Director: Soshi Furukawa, Duration: 18:08

2. 'Right Place' Synopsis: A meticulous young man who cannot stand it if everything around him is not in its 'right place'. Working at a convenience store, he faces the chaos brought by others, and his excessive obsession creates discord with those around him. Director: Kosai Sekine, Duration: 5:15

3. 'Quiet Storm' Synopsis: 14-year-old Maito, living in the suburbs of Tokyo, is a krump dancer with rare talent. Caught between the pressures of school and the harsh professional stage, he struggles alone. Unspoken impulses and his mother's quiet devotion—he sublimates all his feelings into his dance. Director: Benjamin Nicolas, Duration: 29:53

《Staff Comment》 Our staff recommendation for this week is 'Right Place'. This film is the directorial debut of Kosai Sekine, who is now globally active with works like 'Kakushigoto' and 'Frontline', and it is the legendary short film that became the starting point of his career. With a snappy tempo and black humor, it condenses the delicate psychology of humans into just five minutes. Its overwhelming visual sense and perfection were highly acclaimed overseas, sweeping awards at numerous international film festivals, including the Best Short Film Award at the Cannes Young Director Award, the New York Short Film Festival, and the Raindance Film Festival. Please enjoy the beginning of Director Sekine's fresh talent on SAMANSA this week.

◆About SAMANSA SAMANSA is a streaming service specializing in short films. For 490 yen per month, it offers carefully selected works from around the world, with over 500 films currently available (as of October 2025). Each film is under 30 minutes, allowing for a movie experience that fits various lifestyle scenes, such as commuting or spare time. By signing direct license agreements with creators worldwide, we deliver diverse works that cannot be seen on other domestic VOD services. We aim to create a new culture where movies can be enjoyed more freely and closely.