INTRODUCTION
The smallest, most powerless hero still trusts
— even when the world has stopped believing in itself.
— even when the world has stopped believing in itself.
A tiny and powerless hero is cast from a sealed forest into a divided empire—
and begins a quiet revolution—through trust, not force.
in a world that has forgotten how to believe in itself.
and begins a quiet revolution—through trust, not force.
in a world that has forgotten how to believe in itself.
MOVIE
STORY
Once, Tao lived peacefully in a forest where all life thrived in harmony— a utopia sealed
inside a glass orb, born from a king’s final wish. But one day, Tao is cast into the outside world— a crumbling
empire where strength is justice, and trust has been forgotten. To save the friends still sealed inside, Tao
begins a quiet journey. By their side is Rûva—a pouty, plump companion with a fiercely loyal heart. With every
snug “Mugyu,” Rûva passes on the warmth of life. Tao’s tiny steps gently begin to reconnect a world divided.
What defines true strength—winning, or holding on to belief?
CHARACTER
Tao
The smallest, most powerless being—yet never letting go of their belief in others.
Sealed away in an idyllic forest by their father, the king, along with their companion Rûva. Now, gently
stepping into a broken world, Tao begins a journey to stand by the wounded—and to leave no one behind.
Rûva
A round-bodied, sharp-tongued partner—grumpy, loyal, and hopelessly devoted to Tao.
Together, they were sealed in the Glass Forest and have never left each other’s side. With every quiet “Mugyu”
cuddle, Rûva offers a wordless warmth that speaks volumes.
Alto
A teenage nomad—closed off, and too used to hiding her emotions. But through Tao,
the warmth she had long forgotten begins to thaw. She becomes our emotional mirror—closest to the audience’s
heart.
Zeo
The ruler of the empire—who once dreamed of harmony, but now clings to control. He
believes only power can bring order, burying the ideals he once held dear. But in Tao, he begins to see the
self he lost long ago.
STAFF
Original Story, Director
Mitsuhiro Taniguchi
Screenplay
Jun Furuta
Mitsuhiro Taniguchi
Screenplay Cooperation
Oni Puccino
Producers
Aya Kohzumi
Hideaki Harada
Concept Artist
Sumire Abe
Aiko Fujii
Modeling
Kou Kinno
Production Manage
Ryusei Shimamura
Production
TETRA Inc.
