Anime’s most overlooked sci-fi masterpiece is streaming free on YouTube
Studio Colorido has become a celebrated anime studio known for emotionally resonant fantasy storytelling, creating beloved films including A Whisker Away, Drifting Home, and Cosmic Princess Kaguya! The studio’s work is distinguished by vibrant, expressive animation and narratives where extraordinary events intersect with the everyday lives of young protagonists. Though recent Colorido releases have gained wider audiences through Netflix distribution, the studio’s greatest achievement remains its debut film—an adaptation of an award-winning work by author Tomihiko Morimi. Now available for free streaming on YouTube, this film represents what many consider Colorido’s most accomplished work and has been described as a overlooked science fiction masterpiece. The studio’s career trajectory from this foundational first film to its current reputation for heartfelt fantasy demonstrates a consistent commitment to meaningful storytelling and visual artistry throughout its catalog.