Metropolis

Simple rectilinear figures assemble into surprisingly complex “cities” that pulse along to Scarlatti Goes Electro’s hyperkinetic score.

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.

Minimalistic abstract hand made animation from the award winning Mirai Mizue.

A special follow up version of Mizue Mirai's Timbre A-Z.

Short experimental animation by Mirai MIzue

The mutating forms of Tensai Banpaku, or “Genius Expo” create a stunning abstract orchestra.

In the darkness of a cave, one man who had never seen even his own figure found a hollow flooded with light. An expression of a chaotic world. This experimental graduation film is a mixture of different animation techniques

A burst of cheer and refreshment that it seems perfectly suited to a late July afternoon.

A compendium of independent Japanese animation, featuring a wide range of experimental techniques from drawn animation to pixilation.

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.

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!

Various dinners made with different living things...Short animation by Mirai Mizue

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.

CALF's first series is a collection of films by widely acclaimed Japanese independent animators. Mirai Mizue is a rising star of abstract animation in Japan. He entered the field in 2002 and continues to make non-narrative films at a surprisingly high rate.

A collage of colors and shapes intersect and flow - from Mirai Mizue,

This is no animation, it's one picture. Short experimental film by Mirai Mizue