Bureau of Proto Society — dystopian satire with sharp humor (Yasuhiro Yoshiura)

Bureau of Proto Society is a short film from Japan Animator Expo directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura (known for Time of Eve), which mixes social satire and science fiction with a comical tempo — a powerful offering for those looking for short films that invite reflection without sacrificing entertainment.

The short film tells the story, in a farcical tone, of a group of bureaucrats who interpret humanity’s past in a museum of the future: the scene mocks historiography, official interpretations, and the way “the truth” is encapsulated in administrative offices. Yasuhiro Yoshiura applies his sensitivity to humanistic ambivalences, this time with black humor: erudite characters discuss absurd theories and bureaucratic protocols in the face of inconsistent evidence.

Stylistically, the short film uses clean cuts, agile dialogue, and animation that prioritizes facial expressiveness and situational comedy over spectacular action. The world design (bunkers, screens with infographics, models) is meticulous; the direction shows influences from classic satire (visual gags) and light CGI for backgrounds. The work was well received for its script and its ability to condense social criticism into a few minutes.
It is an example of how short animation can offer sharp reflection without losing pace; recommended for readers interested in works with double meanings (humor + criticism).