Minamo

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

A "remix version" of Modern with a soundtrack by Matsuo Oono, which turns the satisfying orderliness of Modern into a cold, disturbing landscape.

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.

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.

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

A surreal short animation by Mirai Mizue.

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

The idea of JAM was conceived while I was attending the Ottawa International Animation Festival in 2008.After returning to Japan, I soon began making the film and completed it in four months.This film is based on a very simple idea: the increasingly varied the sounds, the greater is the number of creatures. I wanted to rid myself of the frustrating experience of making Devour Dinner, which was highly unsatisfactory from the viewpoint of the movement in the film. My intention in this film was to fill the screen with chaotic movements.

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

A city as a pulsating organism. Repetitive movements are made by drawing on graph papers. Supported by SICAF 2009. Mirai Mizue's first time experimenting with geometric animation.

Mirai Mizue's contribution to the SPACE SHOWER TV Canvas 2.0.0 campaign.

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!

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.