Docking! 2019
In the breezy coastal town of Hayama, three dedicated members of the Robocon Research Club face their biggest challenge yet when an enigmatic transfer student, Akane, drops a bombshell: an unidentified flying object is hurtling toward Earth with destructive intent.
Director: Shinya Kawakami
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Docking! (2019)* about?
Three members of a robotics club in Hayama discover Earth is doomed by an approaching UFO. With the clock ticking, they pool their junkyard finds to build a multi-body robot, determined to outsmart the cosmic invader. It's a high-stakes comedy where friendship and improvisation might just save the planet.
Who directed *Docking!?*
The film is helmed by Shinya Kawakami, a director known for blending genre play with youthful energy.
Who stars in *Docking!?*
The cast features Yusuke Takahashi, Kenya Nojima, and Miru Nagase as the core trio of Robocon Research Club members.
Is *Docking! (2019)* worth watching?
For a quick adrenaline rush, *Docking!* delivers. Its breezy sci-fi comedy and tight runtime make it a fun, digestible pick for fans of quirky genre films. While it's too short for deep character arcs, its charm and novelty earn it a spot on curiosity lists.
How long is *Docking!?*
The film runs for 12 minutes.
About Docking! (2019) — High-School Robotics Tackle an Alien Threat in 12 Minutes
In the breezy coastal town of Hayama, three dedicated members of the Robocon Research Club face their biggest challenge yet when an enigmatic transfer student, Akane, drops a bombshell: an unidentified flying object is hurtling toward Earth with destructive intent. Directed by Shinya Kawakami with a playful nod to both science-fiction tropes and high-school camaraderie, *Docking! (2019)* blends cosmic stakes with the scrappy ingenuity of teen robotics enthusiasts. Yusuke Takahashi, Kenya Nojima, and Miru Nagase bring infectious energy to their roles as the unlikely heroes, scavenging spare parts to construct a three-body-combined robot in a frantic race against time.
The film's compact 12-minute runtime crackles with humor, heart, and a dash of absurdity, as the club's makeshift contraption becomes humanity's last line of defense. Kawakami's direction infuses the short with a lighthearted yet urgent atmosphere, where every bolt and wire counts, and the bonds between the trio shine brighter than any alien threat. *Docking!* delivers a whimsical yet thrilling escape that proves even the smallest team can think big when the stakes are sky-high.