Genius Party
The seven short films making up GENIUS PARTY couldn’t be more diverse, linked only by a high standard of quality and inspiration. Atsuko Fukushima’s intro piece is a fantastic abstraction to soak up with the eyes. Masaaki Yuasa, of MIND GAME and CAT SOUP fame, brings his distinctive and deceptively simple graphic style and dream-state logic to the table with “Happy Machine,” his spin on a child’s earliest year. Shinji Kimura’s spookier “Deathtic 4,” meanwhile, seems to tap into the creepier corners of a child’s imagination and open up a toybox full of dark delights. Hideki Futamura’s “Limit Cycle” conjures up a vision of virtual reality, while Yuji Fukuyama’s "Doorbell" and "Baby Blue" by Shinichiro Watanabe use understated realism for very surreal purposes. And Shoji Kawamori, with “Shanghai Dragon,” takes the tropes and conventions of traditional anime out for very fun joyride.
Where to watch Genius Party in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Genius Party there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Genius Party streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Hoopla | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Genius Party
Genius Party is a 2007 Japanese-language animation, science fiction and fantasy film directed by Shinji Kimura and Hideki Futamura. The cast is led by Tomoko Kaneda, Rinko Kikuchi, Taro Yabe. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV.
Genius Party was produced by STUDIO4℃ and made in Japan. It was released on July 7, 2007, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Shinji Kimura, Hideki Futamura
- Writers
- Hideki Futamura, Shoji Kawamori, Masaaki Yuasa
- Release date
- July 7, 2007
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- STUDIO4℃
Genius Party cast & crew
Genius Party was directed by Shinji Kimura and Hideki Futamura and written by Hideki Futamura, Shoji Kawamori, and Masaaki Yuasa.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nobukazu Takemura.
Is Genius Party worth watching?
Genius Party holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 59 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy animation, science fiction, and fantasy, Genius Party is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Genius Party
In United States, you can stream Genius Party on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Genius Party
Tomoko Kaneda
Rinko Kikuchi
Taro Yabe
Yuya Yagira
Nanase Iwai
Miki Yamamoto
Gakuto Furuhara
Hiroshi Mikami
Lu Ningjuan
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Genius Party — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Genius Party in United States?
Genius Party is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV in United States.
▸Is Genius Party on Kanopy?
Yes — Genius Party is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Genius Party in?
Genius Party is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Japanese, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Genius Party?
Genius Party runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Genius Party rated?
Genius Party is rated 15. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 59 ratings.
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