The Gigolo 1993
In this 1993 animated short, *The Gigolo* follows Jin, a 22-year-old with effortless charm and striking looks, who finds himself in an unexpected challenge.
Director: Hiromitsu Ota
Cast
Koichi Yamadera
Jin Kaitō (voice)
Masako Katsuki
Ai Mizushima (voice)
Naoko Matsui
Ranko (voice)
Kenyu Horiuchi
Suzuhata (voice)
Daisuke Gori
Hazukura Boss (voice)
Satoko Kitô
Kimono Beauty (voice)
Hideyuki Umezu
Hazakura Yakuza (voice)
Hiromi Yokota
Body Conscious Girl (voice)
Kaoru Shimamura
Okamoto (voice)
Masayuki Omoro
Hazakura Bro (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gigolo (1993) about?
Jin, a confident young man with striking looks, is challenged to pleasure Ai Mizushima in a high-stakes wager. Winning means a brand-new sports car, but the real prize might just be the thrill of the challenge itself.
Who directed The Gigolo?
Hiromitsu Ota directed *The Gigolo*, bringing a sharp and stylish vision to this compact animated narrative.
Who stars in The Gigolo?
The voice cast includes Koichi Yamadera as Jin, Masako Katsuki as Ai Mizushima, Naoko Matsui, Kenyu Horiuchi, and Daisuke Gori in key roles.
Is The Gigolo (1993) worth watching?
As an unrated animated short with a runtime of just 45 minutes, *The Gigolo* offers a playful, risqué twist on character-driven storytelling. While it may not appeal to all audiences, its tight pacing and bold premise make it a memorable watch for fans of the genre.
How long is The Gigolo?
The Gigolo runs for 45 minutes.
About The Gigolo (1993) — A 45-Minute Animated Bet on Charisma and Desire
In this 1993 animated short, *The Gigolo* follows Jin, a 22-year-old with effortless charm and striking looks, who finds himself in an unexpected challenge. When the alluring Ai Mizushima bets him he can't make her orgasm, Jin accepts the wager—knowing victory means a sleek new sports car. Set against the backdrop of late-night neon-lit streets and tension-charged apartments, this film blends playful eroticism with a dash of high-stakes competition, all wrapped in the stylish lens of Hiromitsu Ota's direction.
The story explores themes of performance, desire, and the fine line between confidence and vanity, all delivered through sharp animation and expressive voice work. With its compact runtime of just 45 minutes, *The Gigolo* keeps the energy high, making every scene crackle with wit and intrigue. Fans of character-driven, risqué animation will find plenty to appreciate in this brisk yet memorable outing.
