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Produced by GEEK PICTURES | One Film from Toho’s Talent Development Project GEMNIBUS vol.2, Influencer Ghost, Set for a One-Week Limited Theatrical Release at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya Starting Friday, March 6, 2026
“GEMSTONE Creative Label” is a new initiative launched by Toho as a bold challenge aimed at nurturing the talents of emerging creators.
Following the tremendous response to GEMNIBUS vol.1—which generated overwhelming excitement, with every screening featuring teach-in events selling out day after day—the long-awaited theatrical release of the second installment, GEMNIBUS vol.2, has now been confirmed.
Starting Friday, March 6, 2026, GEMNIBUS vol.2 will be screened for one week only at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya.
This project brings together six promising talents expected to shape the future of Japanese cinema.
Six short films, each different in genre and expressive style, come together on the screen as a single program—creating a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience.
GEEK PICTURES produced two titles in the lineup: The Faceless City (directed and written by Riko Murakami) and Influencer Ghost (directed, written, and edited by Masaki Nishiyama).
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The Faceless City (Director / Screenplay: Riko Murakami)
＜Overview＞
This short film is based on the original concept of The Faceless City, which won the Grand Prize at the “Toho × World Maker Short Film Contest,” jointly hosted in 2023 by the editorial team of Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ and Toho.
The film is directed and written by emerging filmmaker Riko Murakami, who has also participated in the short film project MIRRORLIAR FILMS.
The lead role of Misa is played by Mizuki Yoshida, who gained attention for her performance in Look Back.
In addition, Yuu Kashii appears as the director of a face clinic.
With its strong cast, the film is an SF psychological horror marked by an unsettling atmosphere and mounting tension.
＜Synopsis＞
Set in near-future Japan, society has entered an era where people can freely change their faces—and the city becomes filled with individuals who all share the same appearance.
Misa (Mizuki Yoshida), a university student living with her “natural face,” begins to feel consumed by a growing sense of unease after discovering a mysterious “X” mark drawn on her mirror.
Before long, she finds herself knocking on the doors of the renowned “Ray Face Clinic,” run by Director Ray (Yuu Kashii), where she is forced to confront the decision of whether to change her face—or not.
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Influencer Ghost (Director / Screenplay / Editing: Masaki Nishiyama)
<Overview＞
The film is directed by Masaki Nishiyama, a 26-year-old emerging filmmaker known for his sophisticated visual style driven by advanced VFX techniques.
In 2021, his short horror film Smophorror! won the Best Vertical Award at the Short Shorts Film Festival, and his work has since received high acclaim at film festivals both in Japan and abroad.
The VFX is handled by Shoichiro Sato, also 26, a rising talent at Shirogumi who drew major attention for his work on Godzilla Minus One, which won the Best Visual Effects award at the 96th Academy Awards®.
Sato and Nishiyama have worked together for many years after first meeting through social media during their high school days.
＜Synopsis＞
What if one day, you suddenly went “viral” for a crime you didn’t commit?
A shocking incident occurs when a group of Japan’s leading influencers lose their lives in a fire.
Mari (Nanase Nishino), an ordinary woman who happens to be at the scene, is falsely accused on social media and becomes the target of public outrage.
Driven into a corner, Mari heads back to the site of the fire in order to reclaim her “true self.”
In today’s world, no one can predict when, who, or how someone will be “canceled.”
Tomorrow’s target could be you.
This is a story that exposes the hidden reality behind online outrage—one that no one living in the modern age can afford to see as someone else’s problem.
Following the tremendous response to GEMNIBUS vol.1—which generated overwhelming excitement, with every screening featuring teach-in events selling out day after day—the long-awaited theatrical release of the second installment, GEMNIBUS vol.2, has now been confirmed.
Starting Friday, March 6, 2026, GEMNIBUS vol.2 will be screened for one week only at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya.
This project brings together six promising talents expected to shape the future of Japanese cinema.
Six short films, each different in genre and expressive style, come together on the screen as a single program—creating a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience.
GEEK PICTURES produced two titles in the lineup: The Faceless City (directed and written by Riko Murakami) and Influencer Ghost (directed, written, and edited by Masaki Nishiyama).
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The Faceless City (Director / Screenplay: Riko Murakami)
＜Overview＞
This short film is based on the original concept of The Faceless City, which won the Grand Prize at the “Toho × World Maker Short Film Contest,” jointly hosted in 2023 by the editorial team of Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ and Toho.
The film is directed and written by emerging filmmaker Riko Murakami, who has also participated in the short film project MIRRORLIAR FILMS.
The lead role of Misa is played by Mizuki Yoshida, who gained attention for her performance in Look Back.
In addition, Yuu Kashii appears as the director of a face clinic.
With its strong cast, the film is an SF psychological horror marked by an unsettling atmosphere and mounting tension.
＜Synopsis＞
Set in near-future Japan, society has entered an era where people can freely change their faces—and the city becomes filled with individuals who all share the same appearance.
Misa (Mizuki Yoshida), a university student living with her “natural face,” begins to feel consumed by a growing sense of unease after discovering a mysterious “X” mark drawn on her mirror.
Before long, she finds herself knocking on the doors of the renowned “Ray Face Clinic,” run by Director Ray (Yuu Kashii), where she is forced to confront the decision of whether to change her face—or not.
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Influencer Ghost (Director / Screenplay / Editing: Masaki Nishiyama)
<Overview＞
The film is directed by Masaki Nishiyama, a 26-year-old emerging filmmaker known for his sophisticated visual style driven by advanced VFX techniques.
In 2021, his short horror film Smophorror! won the Best Vertical Award at the Short Shorts Film Festival, and his work has since received high acclaim at film festivals both in Japan and abroad.
The VFX is handled by Shoichiro Sato, also 26, a rising talent at Shirogumi who drew major attention for his work on Godzilla Minus One, which won the Best Visual Effects award at the 96th Academy Awards®.
Sato and Nishiyama have worked together for many years after first meeting through social media during their high school days.
＜Synopsis＞
What if one day, you suddenly went “viral” for a crime you didn’t commit?
A shocking incident occurs when a group of Japan’s leading influencers lose their lives in a fire.
Mari (Nanase Nishino), an ordinary woman who happens to be at the scene, is falsely accused on social media and becomes the target of public outrage.
Driven into a corner, Mari heads back to the site of the fire in order to reclaim her “true self.”
In today’s world, no one can predict when, who, or how someone will be “canceled.”
Tomorrow’s target could be you.
This is a story that exposes the hidden reality behind online outrage—one that no one living in the modern age can afford to see as someone else’s problem.
Information
Produced by GEEK PICTURES | One Film from Toho’s Talent Development Project GEMNIBUS vol.2, Influencer Ghost, Set for a One-Week Limited Theatrical Release at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya Starting Friday, March 6, 2026
“GEMSTONE Creative Label” is a new initiative launched by Toho as a bold challenge aimed at nurturing the talents of emerging creators.
Following the tremendous response to GEMNIBUS vol.1—which generated overwhelming excitement, with every screening featuring teach-in events selling out day after day—the long-awaited theatrical release of the second installment, GEMNIBUS vol.2, has now been confirmed.
Starting Friday, March 6, 2026, GEMNIBUS vol.2 will be screened for one week only at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya.
This project brings together six promising talents expected to shape the future of Japanese cinema.
Six short films, each different in genre and expressive style, come together on the screen as a single program—creating a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience.
GEEK PICTURES produced two titles in the lineup: The Faceless City (directed and written by Riko Murakami) and Influencer Ghost (directed, written, and edited by Masaki Nishiyama).
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The Faceless City (Director / Screenplay: Riko Murakami)
＜Overview＞
This short film is based on the original concept of The Faceless City, which won the Grand Prize at the “Toho × World Maker Short Film Contest,” jointly hosted in 2023 by the editorial team of Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ and Toho.
The film is directed and written by emerging filmmaker Riko Murakami, who has also participated in the short film project MIRRORLIAR FILMS.
The lead role of Misa is played by Mizuki Yoshida, who gained attention for her performance in Look Back.
In addition, Yuu Kashii appears as the director of a face clinic.
With its strong cast, the film is an SF psychological horror marked by an unsettling atmosphere and mounting tension.
＜Synopsis＞
Set in near-future Japan, society has entered an era where people can freely change their faces—and the city becomes filled with individuals who all share the same appearance.
Misa (Mizuki Yoshida), a university student living with her “natural face,” begins to feel consumed by a growing sense of unease after discovering a mysterious “X” mark drawn on her mirror.
Before long, she finds herself knocking on the doors of the renowned “Ray Face Clinic,” run by Director Ray (Yuu Kashii), where she is forced to confront the decision of whether to change her face—or not.
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Influencer Ghost (Director / Screenplay / Editing: Masaki Nishiyama)
<Overview＞
The film is directed by Masaki Nishiyama, a 26-year-old emerging filmmaker known for his sophisticated visual style driven by advanced VFX techniques.
In 2021, his short horror film Smophorror! won the Best Vertical Award at the Short Shorts Film Festival, and his work has since received high acclaim at film festivals both in Japan and abroad.
The VFX is handled by Shoichiro Sato, also 26, a rising talent at Shirogumi who drew major attention for his work on Godzilla Minus One, which won the Best Visual Effects award at the 96th Academy Awards®.
Sato and Nishiyama have worked together for many years after first meeting through social media during their high school days.
＜Synopsis＞
What if one day, you suddenly went “viral” for a crime you didn’t commit?
A shocking incident occurs when a group of Japan’s leading influencers lose their lives in a fire.
Mari (Nanase Nishino), an ordinary woman who happens to be at the scene, is falsely accused on social media and becomes the target of public outrage.
Driven into a corner, Mari heads back to the site of the fire in order to reclaim her “true self.”
In today’s world, no one can predict when, who, or how someone will be “canceled.”
Tomorrow’s target could be you.
This is a story that exposes the hidden reality behind online outrage—one that no one living in the modern age can afford to see as someone else’s problem.
Following the tremendous response to GEMNIBUS vol.1—which generated overwhelming excitement, with every screening featuring teach-in events selling out day after day—the long-awaited theatrical release of the second installment, GEMNIBUS vol.2, has now been confirmed.
Starting Friday, March 6, 2026, GEMNIBUS vol.2 will be screened for one week only at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya.
This project brings together six promising talents expected to shape the future of Japanese cinema.
Six short films, each different in genre and expressive style, come together on the screen as a single program—creating a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience.
GEEK PICTURES produced two titles in the lineup: The Faceless City (directed and written by Riko Murakami) and Influencer Ghost (directed, written, and edited by Masaki Nishiyama).
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The Faceless City (Director / Screenplay: Riko Murakami)
＜Overview＞
This short film is based on the original concept of The Faceless City, which won the Grand Prize at the “Toho × World Maker Short Film Contest,” jointly hosted in 2023 by the editorial team of Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ and Toho.
The film is directed and written by emerging filmmaker Riko Murakami, who has also participated in the short film project MIRRORLIAR FILMS.
The lead role of Misa is played by Mizuki Yoshida, who gained attention for her performance in Look Back.
In addition, Yuu Kashii appears as the director of a face clinic.
With its strong cast, the film is an SF psychological horror marked by an unsettling atmosphere and mounting tension.
＜Synopsis＞
Set in near-future Japan, society has entered an era where people can freely change their faces—and the city becomes filled with individuals who all share the same appearance.
Misa (Mizuki Yoshida), a university student living with her “natural face,” begins to feel consumed by a growing sense of unease after discovering a mysterious “X” mark drawn on her mirror.
Before long, she finds herself knocking on the doors of the renowned “Ray Face Clinic,” run by Director Ray (Yuu Kashii), where she is forced to confront the decision of whether to change her face—or not.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Influencer Ghost (Director / Screenplay / Editing: Masaki Nishiyama)
<Overview＞
The film is directed by Masaki Nishiyama, a 26-year-old emerging filmmaker known for his sophisticated visual style driven by advanced VFX techniques.
In 2021, his short horror film Smophorror! won the Best Vertical Award at the Short Shorts Film Festival, and his work has since received high acclaim at film festivals both in Japan and abroad.
The VFX is handled by Shoichiro Sato, also 26, a rising talent at Shirogumi who drew major attention for his work on Godzilla Minus One, which won the Best Visual Effects award at the 96th Academy Awards®.
Sato and Nishiyama have worked together for many years after first meeting through social media during their high school days.
＜Synopsis＞
What if one day, you suddenly went “viral” for a crime you didn’t commit?
A shocking incident occurs when a group of Japan’s leading influencers lose their lives in a fire.
Mari (Nanase Nishino), an ordinary woman who happens to be at the scene, is falsely accused on social media and becomes the target of public outrage.
Driven into a corner, Mari heads back to the site of the fire in order to reclaim her “true self.”
In today’s world, no one can predict when, who, or how someone will be “canceled.”
Tomorrow’s target could be you.
This is a story that exposes the hidden reality behind online outrage—one that no one living in the modern age can afford to see as someone else’s problem.
