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Modern Independent Anime

Anime
byKyolus
Jan 28 2025, 2:07 AM | Updated Mar 6, 3:52 AM
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)
Midnight Vampire
ONA, 2024, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Takena Nagao
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRHrAMYkeLs
Ikuta no Kita
Movie, 2021, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Koji Yamamura
Puparia
ONA, 2020, 1 ep Me:- Author:7
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWnqX41JHuM
Cencoroll Connect
Movie, 2019, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Credit to MasterEth for introducing me to this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwg5RQGFs4Y
Onikiri Musume Saisen
ONA, 2014, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfr5iaEE9bQ
Wonder (Movie)
Movie, 2014, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Mirai Mizue
More info available at http://wonder.calf.jp/index.php
Lemon Home Animation Gekijou
ONA, 2013, 3 eps Me:- 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
Furiko
Special, 2012, 1 ep Me:- Author:10
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1lmCdabZws
Midori-ko
Movie, 2011, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Directed by Kurosaka Keita
Yasashii March
Movie, 2011, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vQ5SwncXrY
Fumiko no Kokuhaku
ONA, 2009, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Hiroyasu Ishia
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QqT1P4VO30
Cencoroll
Movie, 2009, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Credit to MasterEth for introducing me to this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwg5RQGFs4Y
Tsumiki no Ie
Movie, 2008, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Kunio Katou
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50-fWCXvhAY
Chainsaw Maid
ONA, 2007, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Takena Nagao
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d-tNXxTRBA
Inaka Isha
Movie, 2007, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Koji Yamamura
Tokyo Loop
Movie, 2006, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Compilation of 16 films by 16 different directors
Worku
ONA, 2005, 2 eps Me:- Author:-
Available at
* Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFnobnRsEv0
* Episode 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMvQNcLuQE8
Fuyu no Hi
Movie, 2003, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Comprising material independently created by 35 animators
Aru Tabibito no Nikki
ONA, 2003, 6 eps Me:- Author:-
By Kunio Katou
Hoshi no Koe
OVA, 2002, 1 ep Me:- Author:3
Atama Yama
Movie, 2002, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Koji Yamamura
Ohanashi no Hana
Movie, 2006, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Available at https://vimeo.com/52937150
Anima
Movie, 2005, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q91ceXsdXzM
My Exercise
Movie, 2020, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Atsushi Wada
The Embryo Develops into a Fetus
ONA, 2014, 1 ep Me:- Author:5
By Mirai Mizue
Tayutaum
Movie, 2013, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9s4yQ4-2y8
Adventures in Beauty Wonderland
Movie, 2013, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Keiichi Tanaami
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgR04tqm1QY
Rain Town
Movie, 2011, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Hiroyasu Ishia
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLAfM1RXwRs
Wakaranai Buta
Movie, 2010, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Atsushi Wada
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nltD577DBpU
Akai Ito
Special, 2009, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Kazuhiko Okushita
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARDBGPVOcWk
Watashi no Kao
Movie, 2005, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Keita Kurosaka
Yukidoke
Movie, 2004, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
By Kei Oyama
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRtcAqLjD_A

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