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Japan Anima(tor)’s Exhibition

2014 • Studio Khara

Format: ONA
Aired: 2014
Episodes: 36
Status: Finished
Studio: Studio Khara
Genres: Action · Ecchi · Fantasy · Mecha

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Synopsis

Japan Anima(tor)'s Exhibition is the showcase of the animations produced by various directors with love and energy, which are planned from original projects, spin-off projects, promotional films, Music PV, and VJ Films etc...

Episodes:

#01: The Dragon Dentist (Directed by Outarou Maijou)

#02: HILL CLIMB GIRL (Directed by Azuma Tani)

#03: ME!ME!ME! (Directed by Hibiki Yoshizaki)

#04: Carnage (Directed by Akira Honma)

#05: Yoshikazu Yasuhiko & Ichiro Itano: Collection of Key Animation Films (collection of key animation from 1979's Mobile Suit Gundam)

#06: 20min Walk From Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed (Directed by Takeshi Honda & Mahiro Maeda)

#07: Until you come to me. (Directed by Tadashi Hiramatsu)

#08: Tomorrow from there (Directed by Akemi Hayashi)

#09: Denkou Choujin Gridman: boys invent great hero (Directed by Akira Amemiya)

#10: YAMADELOID (Directed by Takashi Horiuchi & Masahiro Emoto)

#11: POWER PLANT No. 33 (Directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura & Kengo Saito)

#12: Evangelion: Another Impact (Confidential) (Directed by Shinji Aramaki)

#13: Kanón (Directed by Mahiro Maeda)

#14: SEX and VIOLENCE with MACHSPEED (Directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi)

#15: Obake-Chan (Directed by Shigeto Koyama)

#16: Tsukikage no Tokio (Directed by Takanobu Mizuno)

#17: THREE FALLEN WITNESSES (Directed by Satoru Utsunomiya)

#18: The Diary of Ochibi (Directed by Masashi Kawamura)

#19: I can Friday by Day! (Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki)

#20A: ME!ME!ME! CHRONIC feat.daoko / TeddyLoid (Directed by Hibiki Yoshizaki, remix of short #3)

#20B: (Making of) evangelion:Another Impact (Making of video of short #12)

#21: ICONIC FIELD (Directed by Ikuto Yamashita)

#22: IBUSEKI YORUNI (Directed by Tadashi Hiramatsu)

#23: Memoirs of amorous gentlemen (Produced by Cork Inc.)

#24: Rapid Rouge (Directed by Daisuke Onitsuka)

#25: HAMMERHEAD (Directed by Otaro Maijo)

#26: COMEDY SKIT 1989 (Directed by Kazuto Nakazawa)

#27: BUBU & BUBULINA (Directed by Takashi Nakamura)

#28: ENDLESS NIGHT (Directed by Sayo Yamamoto)

#29: BUREAU OF PROTO SOCIETY (Directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura)

#30: The Ultraman (Directed by Akitoshi Yokoyama)

#31: GIRL (Directed by Hibiki Yoshizaki)

#32: Neon Genesis IMPACTS. (Directed by Yuhei Sakuragi)

#33: Ragnarok (Directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama)

#34: Robot on the Road (Directed by Hiroyuki Okiura)

#35: Cassette Girl (Directed by Hiroyasu Kobayashi)

Note: #20A and #20B (special) are counted as two separate episodes in the episode total.

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The Japan Animator Expo was a digital showcase launched by Studio Khara to provide animators with creative freedom outside of traditional commercial constraints. This collection of short films is prized for its experimental approach, offering a rare glimpse into the diverse styles and technical boundaries of modern Japanese animation.

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The Japan Animator Expo, or Nihon Animator Mihonichi, was launched in 2014 as a collaborative project between Studio Khara and Dwango. Initiated by Hideaki Anno, the project was designed to give animators and directors a creative sandbox to produce short-form ONA content without the constraints of traditional commercial television production. By bypassing standard production committees, the initiative allowed for significant artistic experimentation, ranging from experimental animation techniques to genre-bending storytelling that might not find a home in a mainstream series.

The series featured a diverse array of shorts from both established veterans and emerging talent, reflecting a desire to showcase the breadth of Japanese animation talent beyond the limitations of feature films. The shorts were released online, prioritizing accessibility and digital distribution, which helped foster a sense of community among international fans. Upon release, the project was well-received by critics and the animation industry for its emphasis on creative freedom and its willingness to platform unconventional visual styles.

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