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Mirai Mizue

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Mirai Mizue

Born July 14, 1981 · Tokyo, Japan (age 45)

Mirai Mizue is a representative figure of the new generation of abstract animation in Japan. His films have been shown in more than 100 festivals in about 20 countries. His strong obsession towards cells forces him to draw every frame with surprising density. His rhythmical animation overwhelms viewers. Recently he has been trying to step into new territory: minimalistic abstract animation using l…

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DreamlandDreamland · 2018
Dreamland
★ 10.02018
MovieAnimation
Simple rectilinear figures assemble into surprisingly complex “cities” that pulse along to Scarlatti Goes Electro’s hyperkinetic score.
WONDERWONDER · 2014
WONDER
★ 6.02014
MovieAnimation
The 365 days animation consists of sequence of 8760 pictures, all different shape and color, hand-drawn by the director every day in 365 days. This is the ultimate analog approach by the abstract animated film creator in digital era.
PokerPoker · 2014
Poker
2014
MovieAnimationMusic
A burst of cheer and refreshment that it seems perfectly suited to a late July afternoon.
Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 1Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 1 · 2013
Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 1
2013
MovieAnimation
A compendium of independent Japanese animation, featuring a wide range of experimental techniques from drawn animation to pixilation.
Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 2Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 2 · 2014
Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 2
2014
MovieAnimation
Astonishing, mysterious, eccentric, adorable, melancholic, sensual and delightful - the Volume 2 of the weird and fascinating world of Japanese independent animation which has been flourishing and stronger than ever.
Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 3Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 3 · 2015
Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 3
2015
MovieAnimation
A new wave is building within the Japanese independent animation scene. In Vol.3, discover the most promising stars of the next generation, with a particular focus on powerful female talents, who will dazzle you with their exhilaratingly original perspectives!
Devour DinnerDevour Dinner · 2008
Devour Dinner
2008
MovieAnimation
Various dinners made with different living things...Short animation by Mirai Mizue
BIBLIOMANIABIBLIOMANIA · 2013
BIBLIOMANIA
2013
MovieAnimation
A reimagination of Alice in Wonderland set in modern Japan dealing with themes of bullying, lack of work, household breakdown, child care issues, social media addiction, etc. The animation uses a combination of pixilation, hand-drawn animation, and CG.

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