JFF26 Chimney Town: Frozen in Time

After the loss of his best friend Poupelle (Masataka KUBOTA), young Lubicchi (Yuzuna NAGASE) finds himself transported to the Millennium Fortress – a mysterious realm that controls the flow of time. Guided by a smart-mouthed cat named Fluff (MEGUMI), Lubicchi seeks help from the rat queen, Hora (Anna TSUCHIYA), who reveals that the only way back to his own world is by repairing a grand clock at the heart of the fortress. Along the way, Lubbichi encounters Gus (Mitsuo YOSHIHARA), the clock tower's enigmatic keeper. Dismissed by many as a man who has lost himself to grief, only time will tell how Gus’ past holds the key to Lubicchi’s path home. Chimney Town: Frozen in Time expands the beloved world of Poupelle of Chimney Town (JFF 2021) with a captivating new chapter that promises to delight both returning fans and newcomers alike. Produced by STUDIO4ºC (Mind Game, Children of the Sea) and based on Akihiro NISHINO’s bestselling children’s book, the film continues the franchise’s signature blend of rich world-building and emotional storytelling, with a profound tale of love, loss and grief lying beneath its stunningly animated landscapes.