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Pompo the Cinephile (2021)

Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...

  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Konomi KoharaKonomi KoharaJoel Davidovich 'Pompo' Pomponette (voice)
  • Photo of Hiroya ShimizuHiroya ShimizuGene Fini (voice)
  • Photo of Rinka OtaniRinka OtaniNatalie Woodward (voice)
  • Photo of Ai KakumaAi KakumaMystia Lyons (voice)
  • Photo of Akio OtsukaAkio OtsukaMartin Braddock (voice)
  • Photo of Ryuichi KijimaRyuichi KijimaAlan Gardner (voice)
  • Photo of Rikiya KoyamaRikiya KoyamaAlan's Boss (voice)
  • Photo of Manabu SakamakiManabu SakamakiCorbett (voice)
  • Photo of Mitsuru OgataMitsuru OgataJ.D. Peterzen (voice)
  • Photo of Hidenari UgakiHidenari UgakiNigel (voice)

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