is a Japanese

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music Music is generally defined as the The arts, art of arranging sound to create some combination of Musical form, form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise Musical expression, expressive content. Exact definition of music, definitions of mu ...

production and anime licensee company owned by

Sony Music Entertainment Japan , often abbreviated as SMEJ or simply SME, and also known as Sony Music Japan for short (stylized as ''SonyMusic''), is a Japanese music arm for Sony. Founded in 1968 as CBS/Sony, SMEJ is directly owned by Sony Group Corporation and is oper ...

. Established in September 1995, Aniplex has been involved in the production and distribution of several anime series, such as both ''

Fullmetal Alchemist is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. It was serialized in Square Enix's ''shōnen'' manga anthology magazine ''Monthly Shōnen Gangan'' between July 2001 and June 2010; the publisher later collected the ...

'' anime television series, '' Bleach'', ''

Sword Art Online is a Japanese light novel series written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by abec. The series takes place in the then-near future and focuses on protagonists Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya and Asuna Yuuki as they play through various virt ...

'', '' Puella Magi Madoka Magica'', '' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'', ''

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'', '' the Monogatari series'', ''

Angel Beats! ''Angel Beats!'' is a 13-episode Japanese anime television series produced by P.A. Works and Aniplex and directed by Seiji Kishi. The story was originally conceived by Jun Maeda, who also wrote the screenplay and composed the music with ...

'', ''

The Promised Neverland is a Japanese manga series written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from August 2016 to June 2020, with its chapters collected in twenty ''tankōbon'' volumes. In N ...

'', ''

Rurouni Kenshin is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The story begins during the 11th year of the Meiji period in Japan (1878) and follows a former assassin from the Bakumatsu, known as Hitokiri Battosai. After his work ...

'', and more. Additionally, Aniplex produces and distributes

and

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records, including the original soundtracks for all of

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's computer and video games. Since the 2010s, Aniplex is also involved in the production and publishing of video games. Aniplex is also involved in retail merchandising, producing toys, games,

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, food and other items featuring popular characters. In addition, Aniplex puts together events to promote the anime franchises. For example, in 2005 Aniplex held the Fullmetal Alchemist Festival which began with the Fullmetal Alchemist Tour at

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. Aniplex is a full member of The Association of Japanese Animations and an associated member of Japan Video Software Association.

History

Originally known as Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Visual Works Inc., it was established in September 1995 as a joint-venture between

Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan , abbreviated SPE or SPEJ, is a Japanese film studio, based in Minato-ku, Tokyo. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, with the majority of SPEJ's shares held by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Sony Pic ...

and

, and changed its name in January 2001 to Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Visual Works Inc. after becoming a subsidiary completely owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. In April 2003, it changed its name to Aniplex Inc. In 2004, Aniplex launched the Sugi Label, which releases the works of Koichi Sugiyama—the composer of the music for ''

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'', but since 2009 it was sold to King Records. In March 2005, the company established its Santa Monica, California-based subsidiary

Aniplex of America Aniplex of America Inc. or Aniplex USA is the U.S. distribution enterprise of Aniplex, an anime and music production company owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. It was established in March 2005 in Santa Monica, California, with the goal of ...

to reinforce its licensing business in the North American market, and later that same year in May 2005, it established its own animation studio called

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. In March 2015, Aniplex announced that it had formed a joint venture with German anime distributor Peppermint Anime, forming Peppermint Anime GmbH. The joint venture allows for Aniplex to begin their expansion in the European market. In April 2015, Aniplex announced that it had invested in French anime streaming service Wakanim, becoming the majority shareholder for the company, allowing Aniplex to enter the French market, and strengthening their European presence. On February 17, 2018, it was revealed that Aniplex had become a minority shareholder in the Australian-based company

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, and was issued an undisclosed number of shares in the company on November 15, 2017. Aniplex later acquired Madman Anime Group from Madman Media Group for in February 2019. On October 1, 2018, Aniplex established Rialto Entertainment, a subsidiary responsible for independent video production, and licensing of produced video content. The subsidiary appointed Aniplex deputy president Tadashi Ishibashi as the subsidiary's representative director, and Aniplex producer Eiichi Kamagata as the subsidiary's president. In April 2019, Aniplex announced that it established a Chinese subsidiary, Aniplex (Shanghai), in order to produce and release Chinese animation within the region, as well as establishing a storefront for Chinese consumers. On September 24, 2019, Aniplex announced that it would be consolidating Madman Anime Group and Wakanim with

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, under a joint-venture between the two Sony businesses. On December 26, 2019, Aniplex announced it would be launching a novel game brand named ANIPLEX.EXE, with ''ATRI: My Dear Moments'' and being the first titles being released under the brand. ANIPLEX.EXE will also release titles in English territories through Aniplex of America. On April 1, 2020, Aniplex established Boundary, a subsidiary focusing on 3D CG, with Aniplex producer Akira Shimizu becoming the company's president. Aniplex held Aniplex Online Fest, a virtual anime convention, on July 4–5, 2020. The event featured the latest updates on anime adaptations produced by Aniplex, panels with staff and cast members, and musical performances.

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of '' 22/7 (Nanabun no Nijūni)'' served as the emcee for the English version, streaming worldwide on

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. A Chinese podcast was available on

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. After the successful inaugural event, which garnered more than 800,000 viewers from around the globe, Aniplex announced the return of Aniplex Online Fest on July 3, 2021. The second edition lineup included updates on '' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'', '' Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night'', and '' Fate/Grand Order'' with musical performances by

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, LiSA, ReoNa, and SawanoHiroyuki Zk Sally Amaki returned to host the show alongside Maxwell Powers. On February 1, 2021, Aniplex announced it had entered in a capital tie-up with game developer f4samurai, allowing for Aniplex to further expand into gaming. On December 15, 2021, Aniplex announced the acquisition of Delight Works' game development division for an undisclosed sum. Delight Works will transfer all of its game operations, including the development team of Fate/Grand Order, to a newly established company through a corporate split. Aniplex will acquire this company and turn it into a wholly-owned subsidiary to continue and handle the development of Fate/Grand Order. The process is expected to be concluded by Spring 2022. On February 1, 2022, Aniplex completed the acquisition of Lasengle from Delight Works. Yoshinori Ono, the President and

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of Delightworks, will serve as President and Representative Director of Lasengle. Yosuke Shiokawa, the creative producer behind Fate/Grand Order, left Delight Works and Lasengle at the end of January, establishing his studio Fahrenheit 213 to work on a new original franchise.

Published games

Anime productions

Aniplex has been involved in the production and distribution with the following anime series. *'' 009-1'' (2006; Ishimori Productions) *'' 22/7'' (2020;

) *'' 86'' (2021;

) *'' A-Channel'' (2011–12;

Studio Gokumi is a Japanese animation studio established by former Gonzo members. History Studio Gokumi, literally meaning "Studio Group 5", was founded in May 2010 after members of Gonzo's Studio Number 5 left the company to start one of their own. Studio Nu ...

) *'' Ace Attorney'' (2016–19;

(season 1) &

CloverWorks is a Japanese animation studio that was rebranded from A-1 Pictures' Kōenji Studio. It is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's anime is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Jap ...

(season 2)) *'' Angel Heart'' (2005–06;

TMS Entertainment , formerly known as the , also known as or , is a Japanese animation studio established on October 22, 1946. TMS is one of the oldest and most famous anime studios in Japan, best known for numerous anime franchises such as ''Lupin the Third'', ...

) *''

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'' (2018; Wit Studio) *'' Aldnoah.Zero'' (2014–15; A-1 Pictures & Troyca) *'' Altair: A Record of Battles'' *''

'' (2010–15; P.A.Works) *'' Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day'' (2011–13; A-1 Pictures) *''

Arata-naru Sekai is manga, anime and novel box set. It is a collaboration between Aniplex, ASCII Media Works and Kadokawa Shoten, with animation production by Madhouse. Characters *Yakusa *Hoshigaoka *Hongō *Ichimiya *Arata * Kirishima ''Vo ...

'' (2012; Madhouse) *'' Auto Boy - Carl from Mobile Land'' (2020;

) *''

Baccano! is a Japanese light novel series written by Ryohgo Narita and illustrated by Katsumi Enami. The series, often told from multiple points of view, is mostly set within a fictional United States during various time periods, most notably th ...

'' (2007–08; Brain's Base) *'' Back Arrow'' (2021;

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) *''

Banana Fish ''Banana Fish'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akimi Yoshida. It was originally serialized from May 1985 to April 1994 in ''Bessatsu Shōjo Comic'', a manga magazine publishing manga (girls' m ...

'' (2018;

MAPPA is a Japanese animation studio headquartered in Suginami, Tokyo. Founded in 2011 by Madhouse co-founder and producer Masao Maruyama, it has produced anime works including '' Terror in Resonance'', '' Yuri!!! on Ice'', '' In This Corner of t ...

) *'' Big Windup!'' (2007–10;

) *'' Birdy the Mighty: Decode'' (2008;

) **''Birdy the Mighty Decode: 02'' (2009;

) *''

Black Butler is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yana Toboso. It has been serialized in Square Enix's ''shōnen'' manga magazine '' Monthly GFantasy'' since September 2006. The series follows Ciel Phantomhive, the twelve-year-old ...

'' (2008–17; A-1 Pictures) *'' Black Rock Shooter'' (2010–12; Ordet & Sanzigen (series only)) *'' Blast of Tempest'' (2013; Bones) *'' Bleach'' (2004–12;

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) *'' Blend S'' (2017;

) *''Blood'' **'' Blood: The Last Vampire'' (2000;

Production I.G. is a Japanese animation studio and production enterprise, founded on December 15, 1987, by Mitsuhisa Ishikawa and headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo, Japan. The letters I and G derive from the names of the company founders: producer Mitsuhisa Ish ...

) **''

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'' (2005–06;

) **'' Blood-C'' (2011–12;

) *''

Blue Exorcist is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Kazue Kato. The story revolves around Rin Okumura, a teenager who discovers he and his twin brother Yukio are the sons of Satan, born from a human woman, and he is the ...

'' (2011–12;

) **''Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga'' (2017;

) *''

Buddy Daddies ''Buddy Daddies'' is an original Japanese anime action comedy television series animated by P.A. Works and produced by Aniplex and Nitroplus. It is directed by Yoshiyuki Asai and written by Vio Shimokura of Nitroplus and Yūko Kakihara, w ...

'' (2023;

P.A. Works is a Japanese animation studio founded on November 10, 2000 in Nanto, Toyama. The company's president and founder Kenji Horikawa once worked for Tatsunoko Production, Production I.G and Bee Train Production, before forming P.A. Works Corporation. ...

) *'' The Case Study of Vanitas'' (2021–22; Bones) *'' Cells at Work!'' (2018–21;

David Production is a Japanese animation studio founded in September 2007 and is based in Nishitōkyō, Tokyo. Notable works from the studio include ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'', '' Cells at Work!'', and ''Fire Force''. Establishment The company was founded b ...

) **'' Cells at Work! Code Black'' (2021; Liden Films) *''

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'' (2015–16;

) *''

City Hunter is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo. It was serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1985 to 1991 and collected into 35 ''tankōbon'' volumes by its publisher Shueisha. The manga was adapted in ...

'' (1987-2019;

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) *''

D.Gray-man ''D.Gray-man'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Katsura Hoshino. Set in an alternate 19th century, it tells the story of a young Allen Walker, who joins an organization of exorcists named the Black Order. They use an an ...

'' (2006–08; TMS Entertainment) **'' D.Gray-man Hallow'' (2016;

& 8Pan) *''

Darker than Black , is a Japanese anime television series created and directed by Tensai Okamura and animated by studio Bones. Twenty-five episodes were broadcast on MBS, TBS and their affiliated stations from April to September 2007. The series is se ...

'' (2007–08; Bones) **'' Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor'' (2009–10; Bones) *''

DARLING in the FranXX , abbreviated as , is a 2018 Japanese science fiction monster romance anime television series co-produced by A-1 Pictures and Trigger and animated by Trigger and CloverWorks that premiered in January 2018. The series was announced at Trigg ...

'' (2018;

, Trigger, & A-1 Pictures) *'' Darwin's Game'' (2020;

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) *''

The Day I Became a God is a 2020 Japanese anime television series produced by P.A. Works and Aniplex and directed by Yoshiyuki Asai. It aired from October to December 2020. The story was originally conceived by Jun Maeda, who also wrote the screenplay, with origina ...

'' (2020; P.A.Works) *'' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'' (2019–20;

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 Alt ...

) *'' Devilman Crybaby'' (2018; Science Saru) *'' Dinosaur Biyori'' (2021; Fanworks) *''

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'' (2011–15; Seven Arcs) *''

Dogtato is a popular anime in Japan. Dogtato is one of the half-animal, half-vegetable inhabitants of "Veggie-town". There are 25 episodes of Dogtato, as well as one promotional episode. The word Jagainu-kun comes from the Japanese word for potato (ja ...

'' (2004; Studio Egg) *''

Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks? also simply referred to as is a Japanese light novel series written by Dachima Inaka and illustrated by Pochi Iida. It was published by Fujimi Shobo under its Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint from January 2017 to April 2020 for a total of el ...

'' (2019–20; J.C.Staff) *'' Dokkiri Doctor'' (1998–99;

) *'' Durarara!!'' (2010–16; Brain's Base) *'' Erased'' (2016;

) *'' Eromanga Sensei'' (2017;

) *''

Eureka Seven ''Eureka Seven'', known in Japan as , is a 2005 Japanese anime series created by Bones. The series was directed by Tomoki Kyoda, with series composition by Dai Satō, character designs by Kenichi Yoshida and music by Naoki Satō. ' ...

'' (2005–21; Bones &

Kinema Citrus is a Japanese animation studio, founded on March 3, 2008, by former Production I.G and Bones members and based in Suginami, Tokyo. Its business directors are Muneki Ogasawara, Yuichiro Matsuka and Masaki Tachibana. Notable works include ''Tok ...

(Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers) *'' Fair, then Partly Piggy'' (1988–98; Oh! Production (movie) &

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(series)) *''Fate'' **''

Fate/Apocrypha ''Fate/Apocrypha'' is a Japanese light novel series in Type-Moon's ''Fate'' franchise, written by Yūichirō Higashide and illustrated by Ototsugu Konoe. Type-Moon published five volumes from December 2012 to December 2014. A manga adaptatio ...

'' (2017;

) **''

Fate/Extra Last Encore is a loose anime adaptation of the role-playing game '' Fate/Extra'' produced by Shaft and aired from January 28 until July 29, 2018. Part of the ''Fate'' franchise by game studio Type-Moon, it was directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and Yukihiro Miya ...

'' (2018;

Shaft Shaft may refer to: Rotating machine elements * Shaft (mechanical engineering), a rotating machine element used to transmit power * Line shaft, a power transmission system * Drive shaft, a shaft for transferring torque * Axle, a shaft around whi ...

) **'' Fate/Grand Order'' ***'' Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia'' (2019–20;

) ***''Fate/Grand Order: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot'' (2020–present; Signal.MD (Part 1) & Production I.G. (Part 2) ***''Fate/Grand Order: First Order'' (2016; Lay-duce) ***''Fate/Grand Order: Grand Temple of Time: Solomon'' (TBA;

) ***''Fate/Grand Order: Moonlight/Lostroom'' (2017; Lay-duce) ***''Fate/Grand Order: Seven Most Powerful Great Figures Chapter'' (2017;

) **'' Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel'' (2017–20;

) **'' Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works'' (2014–15;

) **'' Fate/Zero'' (2011; Ufotable) *** ''

The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II is a Japanese light novel series written by Makoto Sanda (''Rental Magica'') and illustrated by Mineji Sakamoto. Officially part of the ''Fate'' series, it began serialization by Type-Moon under the ''Type-Moon Books'' imprint on December 30 ...

'' (2018-19; Troyca) *''

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'' (2006–07; The Answer Studio) *''

'' (2003–06; Bones) **'' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'' (2009–11; Bones) *''

Gakuen Alice , also known as ''Alice Academy'' or ''Alice School'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tachibana Higuchi, serialized in the shōjo manga magazine ''Hana to Yume'' from 2003 to 2013. It was adapted into an anime series ...

'' (2004–05;

) *'' Galilei Donna'' (2013;

) *''

Gallery Fake is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fujihiko Hosono. It was firstly serialized in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine '' Weekly Big Comic Spirits'' from 1992 to 2005, with its chapters collected in thirty-two '' tankō ...

'' (2005;

(episodes 1-25) & Tokyo Kids) *'' The Garden of Sinners'' (2007–13;

) *'' Ghost Slayers Ayashi'' (2006–07; Bones) *'' Ghost Stories'' (2000–01; Pierrot) *''

Gintama is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hideaki Sorachi. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine '' Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2003 to September 2018, later in '' Jump Giga'' from Decembe ...

'' (2006–10;

) **''Gintama (2011–13;

) **''Gintama°'' (2015–16; Bandai Namco Pictures) **''Gintama.'' (2017–18; Bandai Namco Pictures) **''Gintama The Final'' (2021; Bandai Namco Pictures) *'' Ginban Kaleidoscope'' (2005; Karaku) *'' Gravitation'' (1999-2001; Plum (OVA) &

Studio Deen is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1975 by Sunrise producer Hiroshi Hasegawa and ex-Sunrise animators. The studio owns three subsidiaries: Danny Donghua (丹尼動画), a Chinese sub-contracting studio; Megumi (め組), a digital work sub-c ...

(series)) *''

Great Teacher Onizuka ''Great Teacher Onizuka'', officially abbreviated as ''GTO'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tooru Fujisawa. It was originally serialized in Kodansha's ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from January 1997 to February 2 ...

'' (1999-2000; Pierrot) *'' Guardian Ninja Mamoru!'' (2006;

) *''

Guilty Crown is a 2011 Japanese anime television series produced by Production I.G which aired on Fuji TV's noitamina program block from October 13, 2011. The story revolves around Shu Ouma, a high school boy who comes into possession of an abilit ...

'' (2011–12;

) *''

Guin Saga is a best-selling heroic fantasy novel series by the Japanese author Kaoru Kurimoto, in continuous publication since 1979. A record 100 volumes were originally planned, but the final total stands at 147 volumes and 26 side-story novels ...

'' (2009; Satelight) *''

Gurren Lagann ''Gurren Lagann'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese mecha anime television series animated by Gainax and co-produced by Aniplex and Konami. It ran for 27 episodes on TV Tokyo between April and September 2007. It was directed by Hiroyuki ...

'' (2007–09; Gainax) *'' The Gymnastics Samurai'' (2020;

) *''

Hell Girl , also known as ''Jigoku Shōjo: Girl from Hell'', is a Japanese anime series conceptualized by Hiroshi Watanabe and produced by SKY Perfect Well Think, Tokyo MX, Wakasa Seikatsu, Fujishoji, Aniplex and Studio Deen. It is directed ...

'' (2005–06;

) **''Hell Girl: Two Mirrors'' (2006–07;

) **''Hell Girl: Three Vessels'' (2008–09;

) **''Hell Girl: The Fourth Twilight'' (2017;

) *'' Hidamari Sketch'' (2007–13;

) *'' Honey and Clover'' (2005–06; J.C.Staff) *'' Horimiya'' (2021;

) *''

Hortensia Saga is a Japanese free-to-play role-playing video game developed and published by f4Samurai and Sega. It was released in Japan in April 2015 for Android and iOS devices. An anime television series adaptation by Liden Films aired from January ...

'' (2021; Liden Films) *'' Hotarubi no Mori e'' (2011; Brain's Base) *''

Hula Fulla Dance is a Japanese anime film produced by Bandai Namco Pictures and directed by Seiji Mizushima and Shinya Watada. It premiered in Japanese theaters in December 2021. Cast Production and release The film was first revealed in November 2020 as par ...

'' (2021; BN Pictures) *'' Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima'' (2020;

) *''

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas , also known as ''Let Me Eat Your Pancreas'', is a novel by the Japanese writer Yoru Sumino. Initially serialized as a web novel in the user-generated site Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2014, the book was published in print in 2015 by Futabash ...

'' (2018; Studio VOLN) *'' I'll CKBC'' (2002–03; M.S.C.) *'' Idaten Jump'' (2005–06; Trans Arts) *''

The Idolmaster is a Japanese media franchise that began in 2005 with a raising simulation and rhythm video game series created by Bandai Namco Entertainment (formerly Namco). The series primarily centers on the career of a producer who works with a group of ...

'' (2011–14; A-1 Pictures) **'' The Idolmaster: Cinderella Girls'' (2015-16; A-1 Pictures) **'' The Idolmaster SideM'' (2017-18; A-1 Pictures) *''

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'' (2012; David Production) *'' Inuyasha: The Final Act'' (2009–10; Sunrise) *'' Inuyashiki'' (2017; MAPPA) *''

The Irregular at Magic High School is a Japanese web novel series by Tsutomu Satō. It was published on Shōsetsuka ni Narō, a web novel website, from October 2008 to March 2011. Satō reached a deal with Dengeki Bunko and began releasing his work in a light novel fo ...

'' (2014–present; Madhouse (season 1) & Eight Bit (future works)) **''The Honor Student at Magic High School'' (2021; Connect) *'' Jing: King of Bandits'' (2002–04; Studio Deen) *''

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'' (2016–17; Wit Studio) *'' Kaguya-sama: Love is War'' (2019–20; A-1 Pictures) *'' Kamichu!'' (2005; Brain's Base) *'' Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens'' (2008–09; A-1 Pictures & Ordet) *'' Katanagatari'' (2010; White Fox) *'' Kiba'' (2005–06; Madhouse) *'' Kikaider-01 - The Animation - Guitar wo Motta Shōnen'' (2000–02; Radix & Studio OX) *'' Kill la Kill'' (2013–14; Trigger) *'' Kimi to Boku'' (2011–12; J.C.Staff) *'' Kyorochan'' (1999-2001; Group TAC) *'' La Corda D'Oro - Primo Passo'' (2006–07; Yumeta Company) **''La Corda D'Oro - Secondo Passo'' (2009; Yumeta Company) *''

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'' (2002–17; Pierrot) **'' Boruto: Naruto Next Generations'' (2017–present; Pierrot) *'' Natsume's Book of Friends'' (2008–18; Studio Deen (seasons 1-4) & Shuka (seasons 5 & 6 & movie) *'' Nerima Daikon Brothers'' (2006; Studio Hibari) *'' Night Raid 1931'' (2010; A-1 Pictures) *''

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'' (1998–99; Bee Train & Production I.G.) *'' Powerpuff Girls Z'' (2006–07; Toei Animation) *'' Pretty Boy Detective Club'' (2021; Shaft) *''

'' (2019–21; CloverWorks) *'' Puella Magi Madoka Magica'' (2011–13; Shaft) **'' Magia Record'' (2020–present; Shaft) *'' Punch Line'' (2015; MAPPA) *'' Ranking of Kings'' (2021; Wit Studio) *'' Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai'' (2018–19; CloverWorks) *'' Read or Die'' (2001–02; Studio Deen) **'' R.O.D the TV'' (2003–04; J.C.Staff) *'' Record of Grancrest War'' (2018; A-1 Pictures) *'' Rewrite'' (2016–17; Eight Bit) *'' Robotics;Notes'' (2012–13; Production I.G.) *''

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'' (2012-2020; A-1 Pictures) *'' Tekkonkinkreet'' (2006; Studio 4°C) *'' Terror in Resonance'' (2014; MAPPA) *'' Togainu no Chi'' (2010; A-1 Pictures) *'' Toward the Terra'' (2007; Tokyo Kids & Minamimachi Bugyōsho) *'' Tsuritama'' (2012; A-1 Pictures) *'' Uchitama?! Have you seen my Tama?'' (2020; MAPPA & Lapin Track) *'' Ultimate Otaku Teacher'' (2015; A-1 Pictures) *''

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'' (2009–11; A-1 Pictures) *'' Valvrave the Liberator'' (2013; Sunrise) *''

Vampire Knight is a Japanese manga series written by Matsuri Hino. It was serialized in Hakusensha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine '' LaLa'' from 2004 to 2013, with its chapters collected in nineteen ''tankōbon'' volumes. The manga series is licensed in Eng ...

'' (2008; Studio Deen) **''Vampire Knight Guilty'' (2008; Studio Deen) *'' Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song'' (2021; Wit Studio) *''

Wandering Son is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takako Shimura. It was originally serialized in '' Comic Beam'' from the December 2002 to August 2013 issue, and published in 15 '' tankōbon'' volumes by Enterbrain from July 2003 to Aug ...

'' (2011; AIC Classic) *'' Warlords of Sigrdrifa'' (2020; A-1 Pictures) *''

We Never Learn , also known as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Taishi Tsutsui. The series follows the story of Nariyuki Yuiga, a high school student tasked with tutoring three female geniuses as they start to gradually develop roman ...

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Wonder Egg Priority , often stylized as ''WONDER EGG ✦ PRiORiTY'', is a Japanese anime television series created and written by , and directed by Shin Wakabayashi. Animated by CloverWorks, it is a co-production of Aniplex, Nippon Television, and D.N. Dream Part ...

'' (2021; CloverWorks) *'' Working!!'' (2010–16; A-1 Pictures) *'' Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku'' (2018; A-1 Pictures) *'' Xam'd: Lost Memories'' (2008–09; Bones) *''

Yakitate!! Japan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takashi Hashiguchi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's '' Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from December 2001 to January 2007, with its chapters collected in 26 ''tankōbon'' volumes. A sixty-nin ...

'' (2004–06; Sunrise) *'' Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon'' (2020–21; Sunrise) *'' Your Lie in April'' (2014–15; A-1 Pictures) *''

Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tadahiro Miura. The manga was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' magazine from February 2016 to June 2020, and collected into twenty-four ''tankōbon'' volumes. In North Am ...

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References

External links

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