This time on J-FLICKS, an overview of some of the Japanese independent films that were much talked about at various international film festivals this summer. Chosen in competition at the 75th edition of the Venice International Film Festival was Shinya Tsukamoto's independent period piece ZAN (Killing). From the SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL, we take a look at She is Alone screened in the international competition section, as well as Cyclops, which was presented in the Japanese film competition. As it appears to be gaining international recognition, we discuss the future potential of Japanese independent cinema.