Jury Special Prize by Fumiko Futami
Best AI Anime
WAIFF Kyoto 2026 ↗Official source ↗Editorial card · based on official sources
POSTMAN
In a near future where letters have disappeared, a delivery robot sets out with one letter meant to be discarded.
About the work
Official synopsis
In a near future where letters have disappeared, a robot encounters one letter that was meant to be thrown away and begins a journey to deliver it, without knowing why or where the journey will end.
Artistic focus
The jury found a gentle human quality in the story and a meaningful paradox at its centre: an AI-powered robot tries to understand a human letter and return it to its intended recipient. The meeting of production method and subject gives this simple journey a wider resonance.
Author or authors
YUUUKI
Festivals and awards
Festival appearances
Where to watch
A confirmed link to the official viewing page or video screening.
Watch film ↗Sources
https://worldaifilmfestival.jp/award-winners/
Original Bridges editorial AI illustration; not an official poster or frame.