Takeru Shinozuka is a veteran animator making his directorial debut with the short film Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki, the first production from Toei Animation's Eterna Animation brand. The film premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal.
Takeru Shinozuka, a veteran animator, steps into direction with Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki, the first short film from Toei Animation's Eterna Animation brand. The brand was established in 2025 as an in-house production unit for original IP development, a shift from Toei's usual focus on major franchises. Shinozuka both directs and writes the film, marking his commercial debut in both roles.
The short follows character designer Shinano as discarded creations from her past appear to her. A trailer for the film was released in June 2026, giving the first look at the project. The film premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal. Shinozuka's work on the short positions him as a central figure in Eterna's early output, which aims to nurture new talent through original short films.
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Toei Animation established Eterna Animation in 2025 as an in-house production brand for original IP development. Its first production, the short film Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki, premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal. Director Takeru Shinozuka, a veteran animator, makes his directorial debut with the film.
Toei Animation's new Eterna Animation brand released a trailer for its short film Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki. The film follows character designer Shinano as discarded creations from her past appear to her. Takeru Shinozuka directs and writes in his commercial debut. The short is set to debut this year.