Zorori the Naughty Hero: The Secret of Double Z

One day, Zorori makes an alarm clock machine to wake up in time for free donuts. But something strange happens when Zorori reminisces about his mother and sheds a tear. They see scenes flash by and the ZZ mark on his costume disappears! Zorori treasures it incredibly as it was emboldened by his mother although he doesn't know its meaning. After crashlanding in the street, Zorori, Ishishi, and Noshishi are saved by a fashion design student whom Zorori later realizes is his mother. The alarm clock machine had become a time machine and sent them to the past. She and later Zorondo Ron, help the trio take back their time machine from the police and a kaijuu.

Directed by Masaya Fujimori, Zorori the Naughty Hero: The Secret of Double Z leans on a strong ensemble — Koichi Yamadera, Rikako Aikawa, Motoko Kumai — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2017.