Modern Independent Anime
Anime
Anime that were created by a independent (indie) animator or group of animators.
Only including anime released in the modern era of anime, i.e. after the 1963 release of Astro Boy. Focusing on anime that were released after 2000. Not including music videos.
Not aiming to be comprehensive, but feel free to suggest additions.
In my research thank you to:
Callum May for his article on Anime News Network (available at https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-11-15/the-best-independent-anime-you-can-watch-online/.124035)
Jasper Sharp for his helpful article found at https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/features/beyond-anime-short-history-independent-japanese-animation
Tracy Ha for her YouTube playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC16370D5B63EB2BB)
Anime not listed on MAL
The Collision by Studio Wrong (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erULarjaRwQ)
Only including anime released in the modern era of anime, i.e. after the 1963 release of Astro Boy. Focusing on anime that were released after 2000. Not including music videos.
Not aiming to be comprehensive, but feel free to suggest additions.
In my research thank you to:
Callum May for his article on Anime News Network (available at https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-11-15/the-best-independent-anime-you-can-watch-online/.124035)
Jasper Sharp for his helpful article found at https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/features/beyond-anime-short-history-independent-japanese-animation
Tracy Ha for her YouTube playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC16370D5B63EB2BB)
Anime not listed on MAL
The Collision by Studio Wrong (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erULarjaRwQ)

ONA, 2024,
1 ep
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By Takena Nagao
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRHrAMYkeLs
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRHrAMYkeLs

Movie, 2019,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:-
Credit to MasterEth for introducing me to this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwg5RQGFs4Y

ONA, 2014,
1 ep
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Author:-
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfr5iaEE9bQ

Movie, 2014,
1 ep
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Author:-
By Mirai Mizue
More info available at http://wonder.calf.jp/index.php
More info available at http://wonder.calf.jp/index.php

ONA, 2013,
3 eps
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Author:-
By Takena Nagao
Available at
* Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li4oWDJJKEU
* Episode 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xvyTaB1jYQ
* Episode 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcYS1VYVqO0
Available at
* Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li4oWDJJKEU
* Episode 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xvyTaB1jYQ
* Episode 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcYS1VYVqO0

ONA, 2009,
1 ep
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Author:-
By Hiroyasu Ishia
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QqT1P4VO30
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QqT1P4VO30

Movie, 2009,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:-
Credit to MasterEth for introducing me to this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwg5RQGFs4Y

Movie, 2008,
1 ep
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Author:-
By Kunio Katou
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50-fWCXvhAY
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50-fWCXvhAY

ONA, 2007,
1 ep
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Author:-
By Takena Nagao
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d-tNXxTRBA
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d-tNXxTRBA

ONA, 2005,
2 eps
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Author:-
Available at
* Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFnobnRsEv0
* Episode 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMvQNcLuQE8
* Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFnobnRsEv0
* Episode 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMvQNcLuQE8

Movie, 2003,
1 ep
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Author:-
Comprising material independently created by 35 animators

Movie, 2013,
1 ep
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Author:-
By Keiichi Tanaami
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgR04tqm1QY
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgR04tqm1QY

Movie, 2011,
1 ep
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Author:-
By Hiroyasu Ishia
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLAfM1RXwRs
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLAfM1RXwRs

Movie, 2010,
1 ep
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Author:-
By Atsushi Wada
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nltD577DBpU
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nltD577DBpU

Special, 2009,
1 ep
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Author:-
By Kazuhiko Okushita
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARDBGPVOcWk
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARDBGPVOcWk

Movie, 2004,
1 ep
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Author:-
By Kei Oyama
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRtcAqLjD_A
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRtcAqLjD_A