Japan · 2022
1h 41m
Director Tetsuro Araki
Starring Jun Shison, Riria, Alice Hirose, Mamoru Miyano
Genre Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction
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After gravity-defying bubbles rain down upon Tokyo, the city becomes a haven for orphans and a battleground for parkour teams. Hibiki, a hot shot who plays a risky game. When he missteps on a move and starts hurtling toward the sea, a girl with mystifying powers saves him.
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