GENRE: Suspense, Horror, Drama

STORY: A young boy known as "Shounen Bat" or "Lil' Slugger" has been terrorizing the city, attacking people with a warped, golden bat. Two detectives are assigned to the case, determined to stop the boy before he strikes again. But as they dig deeper, they quickly realize this case is far more mysterious than they ever imagined.

CREATOR: Satoshi Kon

FESTIVAL:
Silver Prize in Animation Jury Award and Audience Award at Fantasia International Film Festival 2004 in Montreal, Canada