World Record

World Record

Directed by Takeshi Koike

Produced by Madhouse

200310 min6.8 / 10

A high-octane animated short about pushing physical limits within a simulated reality, blending kinetic action with philosophical questions about the nature of the Matrix.

A record-breaking competitive runner begins to stretch the limits of the Matrix. Part of the Animatrix collection of animated shorts set in the Matrix universe.

Questions people ask

  • Is World Record sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is World Record scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is World Record easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does World Record end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is World Record violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

68/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise53

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like World Record

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as World Record

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like World Record, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like World Record, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like World Record, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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