ZENSHU (2025)
A prodigy anime director trapped inside her favorite childhood film rediscovers creativity, emotion, and the meaning of first love.
ZENSHU - Series Information
- Original Title: 全修。
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 5, 2025 (United States - TV-14), January 5, 2025 (France - 12), January 5, 2025 (Australia - M), January 5, 2025 (Brazil - 14), January 5, 2025 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
- Alternative Titles: ZENSHU. (JP), Перерисовать (RU)
- Production Companies: MAPPA, Twin Engine, TV Tokyo, Bushiroad, Rakuten, movic
- Production Countries: Japan
ZENSHU - Plot
After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator. Her talent quickly flourishes, and she makes her debut as a director in no time. Her first anime becomes a massive hit, sparking a social phenomenon and earning her recognition as an up-and-coming genius director. Her next project is set to be a romantic comedy movie themed around first love! However, having never been in love herself, Natsuko struggles to understand the concept of first love, and as a result, she's unable to create the storyboard, causing the movie production to come to a standstill. One day, she passes out while working on her storyboard and wakes up in the world of her favorite childhood anime movie "A Tale of Perishing."
ZENSHU - Trailer
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ZENSHU - Cast & Crew
Writer(s)
- Kimiko Ueno
Main Cast
- Anna Nagase
- Kazuki Ura
- Rie Kugimiya
- Minori Suzuki
- Akio Suyama
- Romi Park
- Manaka Iwami
- Kentaro Tone
- Masashi Yamane
- Katsuhisa Houki
Executive Producers
- Koji Yamamoto
- Koyu Narita
- Katsuhiko Kobayashi
- Manabu Otsuka
- Rei Marumo
ZENSHU - FAQs
Where can you stream ZENSHU online?
ZENSHU is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series can be purchased digitally on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll remains the most accessible option for anime fans worldwide.
Is ZENSHU based on a manga or original story?
ZENSHU is an original anime series, not adapted from a manga or light novel. The story was crafted specifically for the screen by writer Kimiko Ueno and produced by MAPPA, the acclaimed studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man.
What is ZENSHU about?
ZENSHU follows Natsuko Hirose, a gifted young animator who rises quickly to become a celebrated director. When creative block hits during a romance-themed film she has no personal experience to draw from, she collapses and wakes up trapped inside her beloved childhood anime movie.
Does ZENSHU have a satisfying ending?
ZENSHU wraps up its 12-episode run with a complete narrative arc, resolving Natsuko's emotional journey through the world of "A Tale of Perishing." The series delivers a heartfelt conclusion that ties together its themes of creativity, burnout, and the personal cost of artistic ambition.
Who are the main voice actors in ZENSHU?
The principal cast includes Anna Nagase as Natsuko Hirose, Kazuki Ura as Luke Braveheart, Rie Kugimiya as Unio, Minori Suzuki as Memmeln, Akio Suyama as QJ, Romi Park as Justice, and Manaka Iwami as Destiny Heartwarming, among others.
How many episodes does ZENSHU have?
ZENSHU consists of 12 episodes across its single season. Each episode runs approximately 24 minutes, making the full series a compact but complete watch of around five hours total. The show concluded in 2025 with all episodes available.
Is ZENSHU an isekai anime?
ZENSHU blends isekai elements with a deeply personal story about creative burnout and artistic identity. Rather than a fantasy world summoning, the protagonist literally falls into the animated film she grew up loving, making it a uniquely meta take on the isekai genre with emotional depth at its core.
What is the content rating for ZENSHU?
ZENSHU carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series also holds a 12 rating in France, M in Australia, 14 in Brazil, and 15 in South Korea, reflecting broadly consistent age guidance across regions.
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