Press Release
Distributed & promoted by Geek Pictures | Film “The Invisible Half”: The shocking trailer, poster visual, and captures are unveiled all at once!
Geek Pictures will release the feature film Invisible Half, the feature debut of up-and-coming director Masaki Nishiyama, who is attracting global attention, nationwide starting Friday, July 31 at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya and other theaters. Along with this announcement, we are unveiling the trailer, poster visual, and six captures.
This film, Invisible Half, is the feature-length debut of rising young talent Masaki Nishiyama, who has been attracting attention both in Japan and internationally. Director Nishiyama, who was just 23 years old at the time of filming, was nominated for the Best International Feature Film at the 33rd Raindance Film Festival, and also won three awards at the 19th Tanabe Benkei Film Festival. At overseas film festivals as well, the film has received praise such as “a new interpretation of J-horror” and “a promising talent in Japanese horror,” making him one of the most closely watched film directors today.
In addition, Nishiyama has formed the horror unit “B3rmuda” together with novelist Sesuji, author of the horror novel About a Place in the Kinki Region, and screenwriter Naoko Sato, known for her work on the SIREN horror game series. In 2025, he co-planned the immersive horror exhibition “1999 Exhibition – Memories of a Day That Never Existed”, which attracted over 100,000 visitors, further strengthening his presence in the horror scene.
Despite being an independent production, a group of cutting-edge creators have gathered around Nishiyama. For VFX, Shoichiro Sato, also known as Cao Moji—who has collaborated with Nishiyama on all of his works since they met via SNS during their student days, and who is now affiliated with the VFX studio Shirogumi, known for Godzilla Minus One (2023), which won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects—has joined the project. In addition, composer Riku Horimoto, who has supported Nishiyama’s works from the early stages; cinematographer Shuhei Yamamoto, known for the Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2020) series; and artist Kaiho, who has worked on special makeup for Official HIGE DANDism and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and was selected for Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2024, “30 Under 30 Who Are Changing the World,” are among the talented creators from various fields who have come together to create a unique world.
The protagonist, Elena Takahashi, is played by Risa Sierra. Sierra is also a filmmaker who has been making films since the age of 14, with her works selected for the TOHO Cinemas Student Film Festival (High School Category). She has also received awards for two films in which she starred, making her a rare talent with perspectives as both a creator and performer. At the time of casting, she was studying abroad, but returned to Japan to take part in this project. It was later discovered that she and director Nishiyama belong to the same generation and had attended the same venue at a film festival where each of their works had been screened. Through continued dialogue based on these shared connections, it became clear that she was the only choice for the lead role.
Other cast members include Miyu Okuno, Luna Hirasawa, Mayu Ozawa, Ayumi, Ami Ishii, Yuri Osawa, and Takahiro Sakai.
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Standing by the window, the protagonist Elena and the girls—what is it that only Elena, with her clouded expression, can see…?
The poster visual and six captures have been unveiled.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
The newly released poster features a striking image: while her classmates smile coldly while holding smartphones, Elena stands alone by a school window with a troubled expression. Reflected in the window in front of her is the figure of an eerie “monster.” The visual hints at the terrifying presence she must confront and leaves a strong impression of the unsettling atmosphere that permeates the film.
In addition, six new captures featuring Elena, her friend Akari, and their classmates have been released.
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“I don’t think you’ll believe me—but I can only see a ‘transparent monster’ when I’m touching my phone.”
The main trailer, depicting an unknown terror drawing closer, has been released.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Along with this, the latest trailer shows the mysterious events that suddenly begin to occur around Elena, and the “transparent monster” that she can only see when touching her smartphone. It portrays her being at the mercy of an unknown terror.
The trailer opens with comments from novelist Sesuji and screenwriter Naoko Sato: “A new genre has been born that goes beyond the boundaries of horror.,” suggesting that the film offers an experience that goes beyond conventional horror.
One of the film’s biggest highlights is the “transparent monster” visible only to Elena when she touches her smartphone. This is expressed through sound effects linked to the wearing and removal of earphones. Once the earphones are put on, external sounds are shut out, and the muffled audio further intensifies the sense of fear. What exactly is this “transparent monster” approaching Elena? The trailer draws viewers in, making it impossible to look away.
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Advance release in the director’s hometown, Ehime Prefecture, begins Friday, May 15!
Limited goods featuring Ehime’s mascot “Mican” also confirmed for sale
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
This film was produced with significant support from the director’s hometown, Ehime. Ahead of its nationwide release, it will be screened in advance starting Friday, May 15 in Ehime Prefecture, where the entire film was shot.
At theaters, the sale of three items has been confirmed: the original soundtrack CD, a mini pamphlet, and a sticker set featuring newly illustrated artwork commemorating the film’s screening using “Ehime Prefecture’s image character Mican” and “Ehime Prefecture Dark Mican.”
All three items will be sold from May 15 (Fri) at theaters in Ehime Prefecture, and from July 31 (Fri) at theaters nationwide. (May NOT available at some theaters.)
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【Story】
A “transparent monster” that can only be seen when I am touching my smartphone suddenly appears before me.
Facing this unknown fear, surely I am not alone.
Elena, who has mixed roots, transfers to a school in a rural town but struggles to fit in with her class. Even with Akari, the girl sitting next to her who is the only one to speak to her cheerfully, Elena cannot fully open her heart. However, after the death of Nyanko, a troubled classmate who is always connected to earphones linked to a smartphone, strange phenomena begin to occur around Elena…
Elena begins to be constantly chased by a “monster” whose footsteps she can hear through her earphones and whose form she can only see when holding her smartphone. Eventually, like Nyanko, she becomes unable to let go of her smartphone…
【Credits】
Risa SIERA
Miyu OKUNO, Luna HIRASAWA
Director / Screenplay / Editing: Masaki NISHIYAMA
Producer: Atsushi SAKAMOTO / Co-Producer: Ryu SUZUKI/ Executive Producer: Yuki SAKAMOTO
Director of Photography: Shuhei YAMAMOTO
Lighting: Koji TORIUCHI
Sound: Yusuke NIKADO
Art: Shoko NISHIDA
Production: Hiroshi MINAO
Assistant Director: Naoyuki HAGA
Costume: Hinano SUGI
Hair & Makeup: Nanami KURODA, Moe ICHINOMIYA
Special Effects Makeup: KAIHO
Music: Riku HORIMOTO
VFX: Cao Moji
Supported by: Ehime Prefecture / Matsuyama City
Subsidy: “Yell Lab Ehime” Certified Project
Production: Test 8 Pictures
Distribution & Promotion: Geek Pictures Inc.
Ⓒ 2025 Test 8 Pictures All Rights Reserved.
2025 / Japan / Color / Cinemascope / 5.1ch / 106 min
Official Website: https://invisiblehalf-movie.com
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvisiblehalf_movie/
Official X: https://x.com/InvisibleHalf_
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For more details, please see the press release.
This film, Invisible Half, is the feature-length debut of rising young talent Masaki Nishiyama, who has been attracting attention both in Japan and internationally. Director Nishiyama, who was just 23 years old at the time of filming, was nominated for the Best International Feature Film at the 33rd Raindance Film Festival, and also won three awards at the 19th Tanabe Benkei Film Festival. At overseas film festivals as well, the film has received praise such as “a new interpretation of J-horror” and “a promising talent in Japanese horror,” making him one of the most closely watched film directors today.
In addition, Nishiyama has formed the horror unit “B3rmuda” together with novelist Sesuji, author of the horror novel About a Place in the Kinki Region, and screenwriter Naoko Sato, known for her work on the SIREN horror game series. In 2025, he co-planned the immersive horror exhibition “1999 Exhibition – Memories of a Day That Never Existed”, which attracted over 100,000 visitors, further strengthening his presence in the horror scene.
Despite being an independent production, a group of cutting-edge creators have gathered around Nishiyama. For VFX, Shoichiro Sato, also known as Cao Moji—who has collaborated with Nishiyama on all of his works since they met via SNS during their student days, and who is now affiliated with the VFX studio Shirogumi, known for Godzilla Minus One (2023), which won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects—has joined the project. In addition, composer Riku Horimoto, who has supported Nishiyama’s works from the early stages; cinematographer Shuhei Yamamoto, known for the Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2020) series; and artist Kaiho, who has worked on special makeup for Official HIGE DANDism and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and was selected for Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2024, “30 Under 30 Who Are Changing the World,” are among the talented creators from various fields who have come together to create a unique world.
The protagonist, Elena Takahashi, is played by Risa Sierra. Sierra is also a filmmaker who has been making films since the age of 14, with her works selected for the TOHO Cinemas Student Film Festival (High School Category). She has also received awards for two films in which she starred, making her a rare talent with perspectives as both a creator and performer. At the time of casting, she was studying abroad, but returned to Japan to take part in this project. It was later discovered that she and director Nishiyama belong to the same generation and had attended the same venue at a film festival where each of their works had been screened. Through continued dialogue based on these shared connections, it became clear that she was the only choice for the lead role.
Other cast members include Miyu Okuno, Luna Hirasawa, Mayu Ozawa, Ayumi, Ami Ishii, Yuri Osawa, and Takahiro Sakai.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Standing by the window, the protagonist Elena and the girls—what is it that only Elena, with her clouded expression, can see…?
The poster visual and six captures have been unveiled.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
The newly released poster features a striking image: while her classmates smile coldly while holding smartphones, Elena stands alone by a school window with a troubled expression. Reflected in the window in front of her is the figure of an eerie “monster.” The visual hints at the terrifying presence she must confront and leaves a strong impression of the unsettling atmosphere that permeates the film.
In addition, six new captures featuring Elena, her friend Akari, and their classmates have been released.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
“I don’t think you’ll believe me—but I can only see a ‘transparent monster’ when I’m touching my phone.”
The main trailer, depicting an unknown terror drawing closer, has been released.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Along with this, the latest trailer shows the mysterious events that suddenly begin to occur around Elena, and the “transparent monster” that she can only see when touching her smartphone. It portrays her being at the mercy of an unknown terror.
The trailer opens with comments from novelist Sesuji and screenwriter Naoko Sato: “A new genre has been born that goes beyond the boundaries of horror.,” suggesting that the film offers an experience that goes beyond conventional horror.
One of the film’s biggest highlights is the “transparent monster” visible only to Elena when she touches her smartphone. This is expressed through sound effects linked to the wearing and removal of earphones. Once the earphones are put on, external sounds are shut out, and the muffled audio further intensifies the sense of fear. What exactly is this “transparent monster” approaching Elena? The trailer draws viewers in, making it impossible to look away.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Advance release in the director’s hometown, Ehime Prefecture, begins Friday, May 15!
Limited goods featuring Ehime’s mascot “Mican” also confirmed for sale
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
This film was produced with significant support from the director’s hometown, Ehime. Ahead of its nationwide release, it will be screened in advance starting Friday, May 15 in Ehime Prefecture, where the entire film was shot.
At theaters, the sale of three items has been confirmed: the original soundtrack CD, a mini pamphlet, and a sticker set featuring newly illustrated artwork commemorating the film’s screening using “Ehime Prefecture’s image character Mican” and “Ehime Prefecture Dark Mican.”
All three items will be sold from May 15 (Fri) at theaters in Ehime Prefecture, and from July 31 (Fri) at theaters nationwide. (May NOT available at some theaters.)
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【Story】
A “transparent monster” that can only be seen when I am touching my smartphone suddenly appears before me.
Facing this unknown fear, surely I am not alone.
Elena, who has mixed roots, transfers to a school in a rural town but struggles to fit in with her class. Even with Akari, the girl sitting next to her who is the only one to speak to her cheerfully, Elena cannot fully open her heart. However, after the death of Nyanko, a troubled classmate who is always connected to earphones linked to a smartphone, strange phenomena begin to occur around Elena…
Elena begins to be constantly chased by a “monster” whose footsteps she can hear through her earphones and whose form she can only see when holding her smartphone. Eventually, like Nyanko, she becomes unable to let go of her smartphone…
【Credits】
Risa SIERA
Miyu OKUNO, Luna HIRASAWA
Director / Screenplay / Editing: Masaki NISHIYAMA
Producer: Atsushi SAKAMOTO / Co-Producer: Ryu SUZUKI/ Executive Producer: Yuki SAKAMOTO
Director of Photography: Shuhei YAMAMOTO
Lighting: Koji TORIUCHI
Sound: Yusuke NIKADO
Art: Shoko NISHIDA
Production: Hiroshi MINAO
Assistant Director: Naoyuki HAGA
Costume: Hinano SUGI
Hair & Makeup: Nanami KURODA, Moe ICHINOMIYA
Special Effects Makeup: KAIHO
Music: Riku HORIMOTO
VFX: Cao Moji
Supported by: Ehime Prefecture / Matsuyama City
Subsidy: “Yell Lab Ehime” Certified Project
Production: Test 8 Pictures
Distribution & Promotion: Geek Pictures Inc.
Ⓒ 2025 Test 8 Pictures All Rights Reserved.
2025 / Japan / Color / Cinemascope / 5.1ch / 106 min
Official Website: https://invisiblehalf-movie.com
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvisiblehalf_movie/
Official X: https://x.com/InvisibleHalf_
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For more details, please see the press release.
Press Release
Distributed & promoted by Geek Pictures | Film “The Invisible Half”: The shocking trailer, poster visual, and captures are unveiled all at once!
Geek Pictures will release the feature film Invisible Half, the feature debut of up-and-coming director Masaki Nishiyama, who is attracting global attention, nationwide starting Friday, July 31 at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya and other theaters. Along with this announcement, we are unveiling the trailer, poster visual, and six captures.
This film, Invisible Half, is the feature-length debut of rising young talent Masaki Nishiyama, who has been attracting attention both in Japan and internationally. Director Nishiyama, who was just 23 years old at the time of filming, was nominated for the Best International Feature Film at the 33rd Raindance Film Festival, and also won three awards at the 19th Tanabe Benkei Film Festival. At overseas film festivals as well, the film has received praise such as “a new interpretation of J-horror” and “a promising talent in Japanese horror,” making him one of the most closely watched film directors today.
In addition, Nishiyama has formed the horror unit “B3rmuda” together with novelist Sesuji, author of the horror novel About a Place in the Kinki Region, and screenwriter Naoko Sato, known for her work on the SIREN horror game series. In 2025, he co-planned the immersive horror exhibition “1999 Exhibition – Memories of a Day That Never Existed”, which attracted over 100,000 visitors, further strengthening his presence in the horror scene.
Despite being an independent production, a group of cutting-edge creators have gathered around Nishiyama. For VFX, Shoichiro Sato, also known as Cao Moji—who has collaborated with Nishiyama on all of his works since they met via SNS during their student days, and who is now affiliated with the VFX studio Shirogumi, known for Godzilla Minus One (2023), which won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects—has joined the project. In addition, composer Riku Horimoto, who has supported Nishiyama’s works from the early stages; cinematographer Shuhei Yamamoto, known for the Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2020) series; and artist Kaiho, who has worked on special makeup for Official HIGE DANDism and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and was selected for Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2024, “30 Under 30 Who Are Changing the World,” are among the talented creators from various fields who have come together to create a unique world.
The protagonist, Elena Takahashi, is played by Risa Sierra. Sierra is also a filmmaker who has been making films since the age of 14, with her works selected for the TOHO Cinemas Student Film Festival (High School Category). She has also received awards for two films in which she starred, making her a rare talent with perspectives as both a creator and performer. At the time of casting, she was studying abroad, but returned to Japan to take part in this project. It was later discovered that she and director Nishiyama belong to the same generation and had attended the same venue at a film festival where each of their works had been screened. Through continued dialogue based on these shared connections, it became clear that she was the only choice for the lead role.
Other cast members include Miyu Okuno, Luna Hirasawa, Mayu Ozawa, Ayumi, Ami Ishii, Yuri Osawa, and Takahiro Sakai.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Standing by the window, the protagonist Elena and the girls—what is it that only Elena, with her clouded expression, can see…?
The poster visual and six captures have been unveiled.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
The newly released poster features a striking image: while her classmates smile coldly while holding smartphones, Elena stands alone by a school window with a troubled expression. Reflected in the window in front of her is the figure of an eerie “monster.” The visual hints at the terrifying presence she must confront and leaves a strong impression of the unsettling atmosphere that permeates the film.
In addition, six new captures featuring Elena, her friend Akari, and their classmates have been released.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
“I don’t think you’ll believe me—but I can only see a ‘transparent monster’ when I’m touching my phone.”
The main trailer, depicting an unknown terror drawing closer, has been released.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Along with this, the latest trailer shows the mysterious events that suddenly begin to occur around Elena, and the “transparent monster” that she can only see when touching her smartphone. It portrays her being at the mercy of an unknown terror.
The trailer opens with comments from novelist Sesuji and screenwriter Naoko Sato: “A new genre has been born that goes beyond the boundaries of horror.,” suggesting that the film offers an experience that goes beyond conventional horror.
One of the film’s biggest highlights is the “transparent monster” visible only to Elena when she touches her smartphone. This is expressed through sound effects linked to the wearing and removal of earphones. Once the earphones are put on, external sounds are shut out, and the muffled audio further intensifies the sense of fear. What exactly is this “transparent monster” approaching Elena? The trailer draws viewers in, making it impossible to look away.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Advance release in the director’s hometown, Ehime Prefecture, begins Friday, May 15!
Limited goods featuring Ehime’s mascot “Mican” also confirmed for sale
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
This film was produced with significant support from the director’s hometown, Ehime. Ahead of its nationwide release, it will be screened in advance starting Friday, May 15 in Ehime Prefecture, where the entire film was shot.
At theaters, the sale of three items has been confirmed: the original soundtrack CD, a mini pamphlet, and a sticker set featuring newly illustrated artwork commemorating the film’s screening using “Ehime Prefecture’s image character Mican” and “Ehime Prefecture Dark Mican.”
All three items will be sold from May 15 (Fri) at theaters in Ehime Prefecture, and from July 31 (Fri) at theaters nationwide. (May NOT available at some theaters.)
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
【Story】
A “transparent monster” that can only be seen when I am touching my smartphone suddenly appears before me.
Facing this unknown fear, surely I am not alone.
Elena, who has mixed roots, transfers to a school in a rural town but struggles to fit in with her class. Even with Akari, the girl sitting next to her who is the only one to speak to her cheerfully, Elena cannot fully open her heart. However, after the death of Nyanko, a troubled classmate who is always connected to earphones linked to a smartphone, strange phenomena begin to occur around Elena…
Elena begins to be constantly chased by a “monster” whose footsteps she can hear through her earphones and whose form she can only see when holding her smartphone. Eventually, like Nyanko, she becomes unable to let go of her smartphone…
【Credits】
Risa SIERA
Miyu OKUNO, Luna HIRASAWA
Director / Screenplay / Editing: Masaki NISHIYAMA
Producer: Atsushi SAKAMOTO / Co-Producer: Ryu SUZUKI/ Executive Producer: Yuki SAKAMOTO
Director of Photography: Shuhei YAMAMOTO
Lighting: Koji TORIUCHI
Sound: Yusuke NIKADO
Art: Shoko NISHIDA
Production: Hiroshi MINAO
Assistant Director: Naoyuki HAGA
Costume: Hinano SUGI
Hair & Makeup: Nanami KURODA, Moe ICHINOMIYA
Special Effects Makeup: KAIHO
Music: Riku HORIMOTO
VFX: Cao Moji
Supported by: Ehime Prefecture / Matsuyama City
Subsidy: “Yell Lab Ehime” Certified Project
Production: Test 8 Pictures
Distribution & Promotion: Geek Pictures Inc.
Ⓒ 2025 Test 8 Pictures All Rights Reserved.
2025 / Japan / Color / Cinemascope / 5.1ch / 106 min
Official Website: https://invisiblehalf-movie.com
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvisiblehalf_movie/
Official X: https://x.com/InvisibleHalf_
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
For more details, please see the press release.
This film, Invisible Half, is the feature-length debut of rising young talent Masaki Nishiyama, who has been attracting attention both in Japan and internationally. Director Nishiyama, who was just 23 years old at the time of filming, was nominated for the Best International Feature Film at the 33rd Raindance Film Festival, and also won three awards at the 19th Tanabe Benkei Film Festival. At overseas film festivals as well, the film has received praise such as “a new interpretation of J-horror” and “a promising talent in Japanese horror,” making him one of the most closely watched film directors today.
In addition, Nishiyama has formed the horror unit “B3rmuda” together with novelist Sesuji, author of the horror novel About a Place in the Kinki Region, and screenwriter Naoko Sato, known for her work on the SIREN horror game series. In 2025, he co-planned the immersive horror exhibition “1999 Exhibition – Memories of a Day That Never Existed”, which attracted over 100,000 visitors, further strengthening his presence in the horror scene.
Despite being an independent production, a group of cutting-edge creators have gathered around Nishiyama. For VFX, Shoichiro Sato, also known as Cao Moji—who has collaborated with Nishiyama on all of his works since they met via SNS during their student days, and who is now affiliated with the VFX studio Shirogumi, known for Godzilla Minus One (2023), which won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects—has joined the project. In addition, composer Riku Horimoto, who has supported Nishiyama’s works from the early stages; cinematographer Shuhei Yamamoto, known for the Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2020) series; and artist Kaiho, who has worked on special makeup for Official HIGE DANDism and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and was selected for Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2024, “30 Under 30 Who Are Changing the World,” are among the talented creators from various fields who have come together to create a unique world.
The protagonist, Elena Takahashi, is played by Risa Sierra. Sierra is also a filmmaker who has been making films since the age of 14, with her works selected for the TOHO Cinemas Student Film Festival (High School Category). She has also received awards for two films in which she starred, making her a rare talent with perspectives as both a creator and performer. At the time of casting, she was studying abroad, but returned to Japan to take part in this project. It was later discovered that she and director Nishiyama belong to the same generation and had attended the same venue at a film festival where each of their works had been screened. Through continued dialogue based on these shared connections, it became clear that she was the only choice for the lead role.
Other cast members include Miyu Okuno, Luna Hirasawa, Mayu Ozawa, Ayumi, Ami Ishii, Yuri Osawa, and Takahiro Sakai.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Standing by the window, the protagonist Elena and the girls—what is it that only Elena, with her clouded expression, can see…?
The poster visual and six captures have been unveiled.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
The newly released poster features a striking image: while her classmates smile coldly while holding smartphones, Elena stands alone by a school window with a troubled expression. Reflected in the window in front of her is the figure of an eerie “monster.” The visual hints at the terrifying presence she must confront and leaves a strong impression of the unsettling atmosphere that permeates the film.
In addition, six new captures featuring Elena, her friend Akari, and their classmates have been released.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
“I don’t think you’ll believe me—but I can only see a ‘transparent monster’ when I’m touching my phone.”
The main trailer, depicting an unknown terror drawing closer, has been released.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Along with this, the latest trailer shows the mysterious events that suddenly begin to occur around Elena, and the “transparent monster” that she can only see when touching her smartphone. It portrays her being at the mercy of an unknown terror.
The trailer opens with comments from novelist Sesuji and screenwriter Naoko Sato: “A new genre has been born that goes beyond the boundaries of horror.,” suggesting that the film offers an experience that goes beyond conventional horror.
One of the film’s biggest highlights is the “transparent monster” visible only to Elena when she touches her smartphone. This is expressed through sound effects linked to the wearing and removal of earphones. Once the earphones are put on, external sounds are shut out, and the muffled audio further intensifies the sense of fear. What exactly is this “transparent monster” approaching Elena? The trailer draws viewers in, making it impossible to look away.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Advance release in the director’s hometown, Ehime Prefecture, begins Friday, May 15!
Limited goods featuring Ehime’s mascot “Mican” also confirmed for sale
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
This film was produced with significant support from the director’s hometown, Ehime. Ahead of its nationwide release, it will be screened in advance starting Friday, May 15 in Ehime Prefecture, where the entire film was shot.
At theaters, the sale of three items has been confirmed: the original soundtrack CD, a mini pamphlet, and a sticker set featuring newly illustrated artwork commemorating the film’s screening using “Ehime Prefecture’s image character Mican” and “Ehime Prefecture Dark Mican.”
All three items will be sold from May 15 (Fri) at theaters in Ehime Prefecture, and from July 31 (Fri) at theaters nationwide. (May NOT available at some theaters.)
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【Story】
A “transparent monster” that can only be seen when I am touching my smartphone suddenly appears before me.
Facing this unknown fear, surely I am not alone.
Elena, who has mixed roots, transfers to a school in a rural town but struggles to fit in with her class. Even with Akari, the girl sitting next to her who is the only one to speak to her cheerfully, Elena cannot fully open her heart. However, after the death of Nyanko, a troubled classmate who is always connected to earphones linked to a smartphone, strange phenomena begin to occur around Elena…
Elena begins to be constantly chased by a “monster” whose footsteps she can hear through her earphones and whose form she can only see when holding her smartphone. Eventually, like Nyanko, she becomes unable to let go of her smartphone…
【Credits】
Risa SIERA
Miyu OKUNO, Luna HIRASAWA
Director / Screenplay / Editing: Masaki NISHIYAMA
Producer: Atsushi SAKAMOTO / Co-Producer: Ryu SUZUKI/ Executive Producer: Yuki SAKAMOTO
Director of Photography: Shuhei YAMAMOTO
Lighting: Koji TORIUCHI
Sound: Yusuke NIKADO
Art: Shoko NISHIDA
Production: Hiroshi MINAO
Assistant Director: Naoyuki HAGA
Costume: Hinano SUGI
Hair & Makeup: Nanami KURODA, Moe ICHINOMIYA
Special Effects Makeup: KAIHO
Music: Riku HORIMOTO
VFX: Cao Moji
Supported by: Ehime Prefecture / Matsuyama City
Subsidy: “Yell Lab Ehime” Certified Project
Production: Test 8 Pictures
Distribution & Promotion: Geek Pictures Inc.
Ⓒ 2025 Test 8 Pictures All Rights Reserved.
2025 / Japan / Color / Cinemascope / 5.1ch / 106 min
Official Website: https://invisiblehalf-movie.com
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinvisiblehalf_movie/
Official X: https://x.com/InvisibleHalf_
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For more details, please see the press release.
