[SAMANSA] Announces New Short Film Lineup for the Fourth Week of May

SAMANSA Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuichi Iwanaga) announces the release of three new short films—'Woman Woman,' 'Route 7,' and 'Black'—on its short film streaming service 'SAMANSA' starting Friday, May 22, 2026.

From a comedy about a soul-stirring argument between an adventurer and a college student, to a mockumentary about a man who can teleport, please enjoy a wide range of genres again this week.

◆ New Releases

1. 'Woman Woman' Synopsis: "I thought I was going to die," says a female adventurer in an interview about her harsh cross-continental journey. A college student who lives only for "cuteness" approaches her under the guise of an interview for her graduation thesis. Their conversation, based on incompatible values, soon transforms into an intense confrontation of conflicting justices. Director: Keisuke Kondo Runtime: 29 minutes 9 seconds

2. 'Route 7' Synopsis: In a small town along National Route 7 in Akita Prefecture, Yong-ho decides to close the pachinko parlor he had operated with his mother, Kyung-ja, for 50 years. After his mother passes away and he is left alone, he finds a letter sent to his mother from North Korea... Director: Chun Jinrung Runtime: 30 minutes 41 seconds

3. 'Black' Synopsis: A mysterious video capturing the moment a person disappears is posted on Twitter. To uncover the truth, Director Hayashi and Cameraman Yoshikawa from Gossip Video Topics visit Toru Urao, the man who vanishes. Will the two be able to capture this unknown phenomenon on camera? Director: Tamaki Yamamoto Runtime: 29 minutes 40 seconds

◆ About SAMANSA SAMANSA is a streaming service specializing in short films. For 490 yen per month, it provides carefully selected works from around the world, currently offering over 500 short films (as of October 2025). The films are all under 30 minutes, enabling a cinematic experience tailored to various daily scenes such as commutes or spare moments. By entering into direct license agreements with creators worldwide, it delivers diverse works that cannot be seen on other domestic VOD services.