The hero, voiced by rapper ACE COOL, takes on a new name in each era of his existence—rising as a J-pop sensation, a castaway, a commander, and a prophet across a century that weaves through yesterday, today, and tomorrow. A chance meeting with a transfer student sparks his path to idol training, igniting a quest for self-discovery that reaches far beyond mere fame. Hand-drawn frame by frame, written, directed, and edited by newcomer Ryuya Suzuki over eighteen months, JINSEI—Japanese for “life”—is an animated triumph that marks Suzuki as a striking new voice in indie filmmaking.