It seems anime delays have become the norm as lots of big shows have suffered delays in 2023. Because of this, fans have begun to look at the indie anime scene, especially with intriguing events like indie_anime.
A new commemorative video was recently released by indie_anime to promote its new event in Shibuya. This video got the attention of anime fans thanks to the eclectic styles of the works compiled within it.
These independently made anime titles offer a contrast to mainstream productions which are increasingly being scrutinized by some anime fans.
Mainstream Anime Delays May Shift the Spotlight to Indie Titles
Anime delays are nothing new, though 2023 seems to be one of the worst years yet when it comes to delays. The year started with the Winter 23 season, which saw high-profile titles like NieR: Automata Ver1.1a get delayed.
It seemed that the industry was out of the woods in the following season, but that wasn’t the case. Spring 23 also saw several anime get delayed. Things then got worse for selected shows in Summer 2023.
The worst hit show of Summer is Zom 100, which has already suffered numerous delays. On top of these, the show’s tenth to twelfth episodes have no release dates yet.
These delays have sparked discussions about anime industry practices. After all, there are lots of horror stories about overworked and underpaid animators in the industry.
In response, some fans have begun to look at independent anime works, which hopefully don’t suffer the same problems as mainstream productions.
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indie_anime Highlights Independent Animated Works in Shibuya Event
One of the events that’s driving interest in independent works is indie_anime. This event is now in its third year, and its goal is to highlight creative indie works that the mainstream anime audience may not be familiar with.
The 2023 event is headlined by an in-person exhibition at Shibuya Parco in Tokyo. Happening from September 22 to October 9, this event features exhibits and creator talk shows.
For those who are not in Japan, indie_anime shared a highlight video that shows off the various works presented in the exhibit.
The video got attention not only from fans in Japan as many international anime watchers also reacted to it. Many are hoping to see more of these indie anime get released outside Japan.
With this increasing interest in independent titles, fans are hoping to find ways to view them officially and in English.
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