HA・NA・KU・SO

HA・NA・KU・SO is a heartfelt and humorous anime short film born from the Graduate Work program at Tokyo University of the Arts. It captures a moment of relatable, youthful struggle, reframing a 'crappy' situation through a uniquely Japanese lens—the playful term hanakuso (nose snot).

The anime offers a gentle dose of hope and genuine laughter, finding light and connection in the messy, everyday moments that feel overwhelming. It’s a brief but poignant exploration of resilience, perspective, and the small joys that can pull us through.