Goro Taniguchi, known for franchise hits and sci-fi anime, takes a different turn with ‘Samurai Ballerina’. The film sends two young artists from Japan to chase their dreams in early 20th-century Paris.
The Japan Times published a review on March 19, 2026, titled “‘Samurai Ballerina’ pirouettes through Belle Epoque Paris with uneven grace”. Directed by Goro Taniguchi, known for franchise hits and sci-fi anime, the film marks a departure for him. It follows two young artists from Japan pursuing their dreams in early 20th-century Paris. Keywords include anime, Japanese film, ballet, and Goro Taniguchi. The review describes the work as pirouetting through Belle Epoque Paris with uneven grace.
