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Ufotable
is a Japanese animation studio founded in October 2000 by former staff of the TMS Entertainment subsidiary Telecom Animation Film and located in Suginami, Tokyo. A unique hallmark seen in many of their works (''Ninja Nonsense'', ''Futakoi Alternative'', ''Coyote Ragtime Show'', ''Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!'', ''Tales of Symphonia'', ''The Garden of Sinners'') is a claymation sequence. Other notable works from the studio include '' Fate/Zero'', '' Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works'', and ''Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba''. Productions Anime television series OVAs/ONAs Anime films Video games Tax evasion scandal In March 2019, it was reported that a search was performed on Ufotable's offices due to alleged tax evasion. The next month, it was reported that Ufotable owed in taxes. In June 2020, both the studio and company founder and president Hikaru Kondo were charged with violating the Corporation Tax Act and Consumption Tax Act by failing to pay (about US$1.28 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimetsu No Yaiba
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge. It follows teenage Tanjiro Kamado, who strives to become a demon slayer after his family was slaughtered and his younger sister, Nezuko, turned into a demon. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from February 2016 to May 2020, with its chapters collected in 23 ''tankōbon'' volumes. It has been published in English by Viz Media and simultaneously published by Shueisha on their ''Manga Plus'' platform. A 26-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Ufotable aired from April to September 2019. A sequel film, '' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train'', was released in October 2020 and became the highest-grossing anime film and Japanese film of all time. An 18-episode second season of the anime series aired from October 2021 to February 2022. It featured one original episode, re-edited the ''Mugen Train'' film into six episo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unlimited Blade Works
''Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works'' is an anime series produced by Ufotable. It is based on the visual novel ''Fate/stay night'' produced by Type-Moon. The narrative is primarily based on the ''Unlimited Blade Works'' storyline in the visual novel, and follows Shirou Emiya, a high school student and amateur magus living in Fuyuki City, Japan. Shirou is unexpectedly brought into the Fifth Holy Grail War, a secret magical tournament in which seven participants, known as "Masters", and their "Servants", reincarnated personifications of legendary historical heroes, fight in a battle royale for the Holy Grail, an omnipotent magical chalice that can fulfill any wish or desire for its victor. When Shirou and his Servant Saber are forced to team up with Rin Tohsaka, another Master in the Holy Grail War, Shirou finds himself earning the strong dislike of Rin's mysterious Servant Archer, whose motivations are unknown. The concept for the ''Unlimited Blade Works'' anime originate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coyote Ragtime Show
is a Japanese anime television series directed by Takuya Nonaka and produced by ufotable, which first aired in Japan on July 3, 2006. The storyline consists of the adventures of a group of space-faring fugitives in search of a treasure. ADV Films acquired the North American rights to the anime ''Coyote Ragtime Show'' for $224,000 and has released all twelve episodes in this series on 3 DVDs. In 2008, the anime became one of over 30 ADV titles transferred to Funimation. In Australia and New Zealand, the series is distributed by Madman Entertainment. The manga was picked up by Broccoli Books, which managed to release two of its three volumes before closing its doors; the third volume was still listed on the Broccoli website as TBA. The future of the manga's English translation remains unknown. Story The legendary Pirate King Bruce has been killed by Madame Marciano, the boss of the galactic criminal guild. His bequest to his young daughter Franca is ten billion space dollars h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unlimited Blade Works (TV Series)
''Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works'' is an anime series produced by Ufotable. It is based on the visual novel ''Fate/stay night'' produced by Type-Moon. The narrative is primarily based on the ''Unlimited Blade Works'' storyline in the visual novel, and follows Shirou Emiya, a high school student and amateur magus living in Fuyuki City, Japan. Shirou is unexpectedly brought into the Fifth Holy Grail War, a secret magical tournament in which seven participants, known as "Masters", and their "Servants", reincarnated personifications of legendary historical heroes, fight in a battle royale for the Holy Grail, an omnipotent magical chalice that can fulfill any wish or desire for its victor. When Shirou and his Servant Saber are forced to team up with Rin Tohsaka, another Master in the Holy Grail War, Shirou finds himself earning the strong dislike of Rin's mysterious Servant Archer, whose motivations are unknown. The concept for the ''Unlimited Blade Works'' anime originate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dokkoida?!
''Dokkoida?!'', known in Japan as is a comedic Japanese light novel series about a boy, , who is hired by a preteen space alien girl, Tanpopo, to try out an experimental new suit developed by the intergalactic toy company that she works for. Suzuo agrees to work for her since he is unemployed and needs the job to pay the rent. The suit gives him super powers, with which he fights bad guys and people from rival intergalactic toy companies and organizations. The novels were written by Taro Achi, with illustrations by Yu Yagami. The novels were adapted into a three-volume manga series with the same name, by the same authors and published by Dengeki Bunko, and an anime series, directed by Hitoyuki Matsui and Takuya Nonaka, produced by Ufotable, and aired by Mainichi Broadcasting System. The ''Dokkoida'' anime was licensed by Geneon Entertainment for Region 1 distribution, and the manga adaptation was licensed by DC Comics under the CMX imprint; the original light novel ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Garden Of Sinners
''The Garden of Sinners'', known in Japan as sometimes referred to as , is a Japanese light novel series, written by Kinoko Nasu and illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi. Originally released as a series of chapters released independently online or at Comiket between October 1998 and August 1999, the chapters were later republished by Kodansha into two volumes in 2004, and again in three volumes between 2007 and 2008. Ufotable produced a series of seven anime films based on the series between 2007 and 2009 and also produced an original video animation episode in 2011. A final anime film was produced and released in 2013. A manga adaptation illustrated by Sphere Tenku started serialization in September 2010 in Seikaisha's online magazine ''Saizensen''. Plot Story and Settings Set in Japan predominantly during the late 1990s, ''The Garden of Sinners'' follows the story of , a teenage girl raised as a demon hunter who acquired the " Mystic Eyes of Death Perception" after survi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haruo Sotozaki
is a Japanese anime and film director. He made his full directorial debut in 2004 with the anime adaptation of ''Ninja Nonsense''. In 2019, he directed the anime adaptation of ''Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge. It follows teenage Tanjiro Kamado, who strives to become a demon slayer after his family was slaughtered and his younger sister, Nezuko Kamado, Nezuko, turned into a ...'', as well as its film, '' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train'' in 2020, which has earned numerous awards. Works TV series * '' X'' (2002–2003) (episode director) * (2004) (director) * (2007–2012) (director) * (2016–2017) (director) * (2019–present) (director) Films * (2020) (director) Video games * (2006) (animation part director, character designer, scenarist, cinematographer, animation director, opening animator) Awards References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sotozaki, Har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales Of Zestiria The X
is a Japanese anime television series based on both ''Tales of Zestiria'' and ''Tales of Berseria'' video games developed by Bandai Namco Studios and tri-Crescendo, and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is produced by Ufotable, directed by Haruo Sotozaki and written by Hikaru Kondo, featuring character designs by Akira Matsushima and music by Motoi Sakuraba and Go Shiina. The anime series is split into two halves: the first half premiered on July 3, 2016 and finished airing on September 25, 2016. The second half premiered on January 8, 2017 and finished airing on April 29, 2017. Plot ''Tales of Zestiria the X'' takes place in a world where there are beings called Seraphim. Humans and Seraphim used to live together in harmony thousands of years ago. The humans prayed to the Seraphim, and in return the Seraphim blessed them. The Seraphim have magical powers and their own element to control. Earth, wind, water, or fire. There were thousands of Seraphim, but mankind was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Futakoi Alternative
is a Japanese anime television series created by character designer Mutsumi Sasaki and planner & scenario writer Hina Futaba. The series was produced by MediaWorks (publisher), MediaWorks, King Records (Japan), King Records, Lantis (company), Lantis and Yomiko Advertising and animated by Feel (animation studio), Feel, Studio Flag and Ufotable. It ran for 13 episodes from 7 April 2005 to 30 June 2005. The show features many of the characters from the original ''Futakoi'', though the story and settings are completely different. A manga adaptation of the show is illustrated by Kanao Araki. Story ''Futakoi Alternative'' tells the story of Rentarō Futaba and his detective agency. One day a set of twins, Sara and Sōju, show up at his doorstep. They move in with him and work as secretaries for his agency. Classifying ''Futakoi Alternative'' as a specific genre is extremely difficult, although at its core, it is most similar to a romantic comedy. The first handful of episodes are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taro Achi
is a Japanese light novelist and screenwriter from Nagano Prefecture. He won the Silver Prize in the 4th Dengeki Novel Prize for Boku no Chi o Suwanaide. Two of his series (Dokkoida?! and Kage Kara Mamoru!) have been made into anime series. He is also a member of Red Entertainment as a scenarist. Works Boku no Chi o Suwanaide series *Boku no Chi o Suwanaide *Boku no Chi o Suwanaide 2: Piment Sensou *Boku no Chi o Suwanaide 3: Dokkindokki Dai Sakusen *Boku no Chi o Suwanaide 4: Shito Shito Pitchan *Boku no Chi o Suwanaide 5: Accident wa Maximum Dokkoida?! series *Sumeba Miyako no Cosmos-sō *Sumeba Miyako no Cosmos-sō 2: Yūenchi de Dokkoi *Sumeba Miyako no Cosmos-sō 3: Haikaburihime ga Dokkoi *Sumeba Miyako no Cosmos-sō 4: Saigo no Dokkoi *Sumeba Miyako no Cosmos-sō SP: Natsuyasumi de Dokkoi *Sumeba Miyako no Cosmos-sō SSP: Ohisashiburi ni Dokkoi Boku ni Otsukisama o Misenaide series *Boku ni Otsukisama o Misenaide 1: Tsukimi Udon no Bakkyarō *Boku ni Otsukisama o Misenai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu
is a Japanese anime television series produced by Ufotable and Aniplex and directed by Toshiyuki Shirai, with music composed by Hideyuki Fukasawa. It is based on the video game ''Touken Ranbu''. The anime series aired between July 1 and September 23, 2017. An anime theatrical film project is currently in production. Plot In the year 1863, Japan is split between the warring pro-shogunate and anti-shogunate factions. Izuminokami Kanesada is a , which is a tsukumogami of a historical Japanese blade brought to life by the . With new recruit Horikawa Kunihiro, they chase after the to reclaim a mysterious cargo capable of changing history. Joined by Tonbokiri, Yagen Toushirou, Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki, and Tsurumaru Kuninaga, the Second Unit fights to maintain the rightful course of time. Characters Media Manga A manga version of the anime was serialized in Shueisha's ''Jump Square'' magazine from July 4 to December 4, 2017. It was then serialized in ''Jump Square'' website from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninja Nonsense
, also known as ''2×2 = Shinobuden'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ryoichi Koga. The series subtitle is ''"The Nonsense Kunoichi Fiction"''. The manga was serialized in MediaWorks' ''Dengeki Daioh'' magazine between August 2000 and March 2006; the chapters were later compiled into four ''tankōbon'' volumes. The manga was released in English in North America by Infinity Studios under the title ''Ninin Ga Shinobuden''. A 12-episode anime adaptation produced by Ufotable aired in Japan between July and September 2004. The anime has been released in North America by The Right Stuf International under the title ''Ninja Nonsense: The Legend of Shinobu''. A sequel manga titled ''Ninin ga Shinobuden Plus'' began serialization on Kadokawa Corporation's ''Comic Newtype'' website in June 2020. ''Ninja Nonsense'' is an absurdist comedy series which follows a young woman named Shinobu as she trains to become a ninja. However, the series does not only focus on ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
