Simply put, Jinsei follows the life of one man over 100 years. Our main character’s life is broken up into chapters, distinguished by the evolution of his name, or rather the names he goes by. He is a child, an orphan, a budding J-pop star, an outcast, a leader, an oracle. Employing a lo-fi style, Suzuki immerses the viewer in this man’s life, and as each chapter evolves so does the picture’s framing, color palette and editing-style. Epic in scope, Jinsei is one of the most original Japanese animated films in years. Over nearly 2 years, newcomer Ryuya Suzuki wrote, directed, animated, and edited this tour-de-force by himself, determined to bring his captivating vision to life. Essential, experiential viewing, this is one that must be seen on the big screen.