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anime is Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japane ...
,
music Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise expressive content. Exact definitions of music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspe ...
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'' anime television series, ''
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'', ''
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 vir ...
'', '' Puella Magi Madoka Magica'', '' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'', '' Fate'', '' 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 t ...
'', ''
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 ...
'', ''
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 wor ...
'', and more. Additionally, Aniplex produces and distributes
music Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise expressive content. Exact definitions of music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspe ...
and
soundtrack A soundtrack is recorded music accompanying and synchronised to the images of a motion picture, drama, book, television program, radio program, or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrac ...
records, including the original soundtracks for all of
Sony Interactive Entertainment Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), formerly known as Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE), is a multinational video game and digital entertainment company wholly owned by multinational conglomerate Sony. The SIE Group is made up of two legal co ...
'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
Universal Studios Japan is a theme park located in Osaka, Japan. Opened on March 31, 2001, it is one of six Universal Studios theme parks worldwide and was the first to open outside the United States. The park is owned and operated by a wholly owned subsidiary of ...
. 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 and
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 ...
, 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 ''
Dragon Quest previously published as ''Dragon Warrior'' in North America until 2005, is a franchise of Japanese role-playing video games created by Armor Project ( Yuji Horii), Bird Studio (Akira Toriyama) and Sugiyama Kobo ( Koichi Sugiyama) to its pu ...
'', 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 o ...
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
A-1 Pictures is a Japanese animation studio founded by ex- Sunrise producer Mikihiro Iwata and it is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's anime production firm Aniplex. History The studio was established by SMEJ's animation production division ...
. 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 Madman Anime Group, 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
Sony Pictures Television Sony Pictures Television Inc. (abbreviated as SPT) is an American television production and distribution studio. Based at the Sony Pictures Studios complex in Culver City, it is a division of Sony Entertainment's unit Sony Pictures Entertainme ...
's
Funimation Crunchyroll, LLC, previously known as Funimation from 1994 to 2022, is an American entertainment company owned by Japanese conglomerate Sony as a joint venture between Sony Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Aniplex that specializes ...
, 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. Sally Amaki 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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, ClariS, 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
chief operating officer A chief operating officer or chief operations officer, also called a COO, is one of the highest-ranking executive positions in an organization, composing part of the " C-suite". The COO is usually the second-in-command at the firm, especially if ...
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.


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Anime productions

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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 N ...
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Ace Attorney ''Ace Attorney'' is a series of visual novel adventure video games developed by Capcom. With storytelling fashioned after legal dramas, the first entry in the series, '' Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney'', was released in 2001; since then, five ...
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A-1 Pictures is a Japanese animation studio founded by ex- Sunrise producer Mikihiro Iwata and it is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's anime production firm Aniplex. History The studio was established by SMEJ's animation production division ...
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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 production firm Aniplex. Establishment On April 1, 2018, A-1 Pictures rebranded its Kōenji Studio ...
(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' ...
) *'' After the Rain'' (2018;
Wit Studio (stylised as WIT STUDIO) is a Japanese animation studio founded on June 1, 2012, by producers at Production I.G as a subsidiary of IG Port. It is headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo, with Production I.G producer George Wada as president and Te ...
) *'' Aldnoah.Zero'' (2014–15; A-1 Pictures & Troyca) *'' Altair: A Record of Battles'' *''
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 t ...
'' (2010–15;
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 ...
) *'' 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 ''Voiced ...
'' (2012; Madhouse) *''
Auto Boy - Carl from Mobile Land is a multimedia kids project by Aniplex and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. A manga adaptation began serialization on Shogakukan's ''Mebae'' magazine on April 1, 2020. An original anime television series produced by CloverWorks began airing f ...
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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 production firm Aniplex. Establishment On April 1, 2018, A-1 Pictures rebranded its Kōenji Studio ...
) *'' Baccano!'' (2007–08;
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) *'' 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' ...
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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 th ...
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Big Windup! , often shortened to just , is a Japanese baseball-themed manga series written and illustrated by Asa Higuchi. It has been serialized in Kodansha's ''seinen'' manga magazine '' Monthly Afternoon'' since September 2003, with its chapters colle ...
'' (2007–10;
A-1 Pictures is a Japanese animation studio founded by ex- Sunrise producer Mikihiro Iwata and it is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's anime production firm Aniplex. History The studio was established by SMEJ's animation production division ...
) *'' Birdy the Mighty: Decode'' (2008;
A-1 Pictures is a Japanese animation studio founded by ex- Sunrise producer Mikihiro Iwata and it is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's anime production firm Aniplex. History The studio was established by SMEJ's animation production division ...
) **''Birdy the Mighty Decode: 02'' (2009;
A-1 Pictures is a Japanese animation studio founded by ex- Sunrise producer Mikihiro Iwata and it is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's anime production firm Aniplex. History The studio was established by SMEJ's animation production division ...
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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-ol ...
'' (2008–17; A-1 Pictures) *''
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Ordet ''Ordet'' (, meaning " The Word" and originally released as ''The Word'' in English), is a 1955 Danish drama film, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. It is based on a play by Kaj Munk, a Danish Lutheran priest, first performed in 1932. The film w ...
& Sanzigen (series only)) *'' Blast of Tempest'' (2013; Bones) *''
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'' (2004–12; Pierrot) *'' Blend S'' (2017;
A-1 Pictures is a Japanese animation studio founded by ex- Sunrise producer Mikihiro Iwata and it is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's anime production firm Aniplex. History The studio was established by SMEJ's animation production division ...
) *''Blood'' **'' Blood: The Last Vampire'' (2000; Production I.G.) **'' Blood+'' (2005–06; Production I.G.) **'' Blood-C'' (2011–12; Production I.G.) *'' Blue Exorcist'' (2011–12;
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) **''Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga'' (2017;
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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, wit ...
'' (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) **''
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'' (2021;
Liden Films is a Japanese animation studio and production enterprise headquartered in Kamiogi, Suginami, Tokyo, and has animation studios in Kyoto and Osaka. Establishment Liden Films was founded on February 22, 2012 and, shortly after, joined joint-holdi ...
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) *'' City Hunter'' (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 a ...
'' (2006–08; TMS Entertainment) **''
D.Gray-man Hallow ''D.Gray-man Hallow'' (stylized as ''D.Gray-man HALLOW'') is an anime series adapted from the Katsura Hoshino's manga, ''D.Gray-man''. Produced by TMS Entertainment and 8PAN, and directed by Yoshiharu Ashino, it acts as a sequel to the previous ...
'' (2016;
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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 s ...
'' (2007–08; Bones) **'' Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor'' (2009–10; Bones) *'' DARLING in the FranXX'' (2018;
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 production firm Aniplex. Establishment On April 1, 2018, A-1 Pictures rebranded its Kōenji Studio ...
, Trigger, & A-1 Pictures) *'' Darwin's Game'' (2020;
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) *'' The Day I Became a God'' (2020;
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 ...
) *'' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'' (2019–20; Ufotable) *'' Devilman Crybaby'' (2018; Science Saru) *'' Dinosaur Biyori'' (2021; Fanworks) *''
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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) *''
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'' (2019–20; J.C.Staff) *''
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'' (1998–99; Pierrot) *''
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'' (2010–16;
Brain's Base is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1996 by former Tokyo Movie Shinsha staff. Works Television series Original video animations Films See also * Shuka * Lapin Track * Platinum Vision is a Japanese animation studio founded in ...
) *'' Erased'' (2016;
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Eromanga Sensei is a Japanese light novel series written by Tsukasa Fushimi and illustrated by Hiro Kanzaki. ASCII Media Works has published thirteen volumes in the series under its Dengeki Bunko imprint from December 2013 to August 2022. A manga adapta ...
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) *'' Eureka Seven'' (2005–21; Bones &
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(Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers) *'' Fair, then Partly Piggy'' (1988–98; Oh! Production (movie) & Group TAC (series)) *''Fate'' **'' Fate/Apocrypha'' (2017;
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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 Miyamot ...
'' (2018;
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) **'' Fate/Grand Order'' ***'' Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia'' (2019–20;
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 production firm Aniplex. Establishment On April 1, 2018, A-1 Pictures rebranded its Kōenji Studio ...
) ***''Fate/Grand Order: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot'' (2020–present;
Signal.MD is a Japanese animation studio founded in October 2014 by Production I.G holding company IG Port. Establishment In 2014, IG Port announced it was forming a new animation studio named SIGNAL.MD. Production I.G board member Katsuji Morishita was ...
(Part 1) & Production I.G. (Part 2) ***''Fate/Grand Order: First Order'' (2016; Lay-duce) ***''Fate/Grand Order: Grand Temple of Time: Solomon'' (TBA;
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 production firm Aniplex. Establishment On April 1, 2018, A-1 Pictures rebranded its Kōenji Studio ...
) ***''Fate/Grand Order: Moonlight/Lostroom'' (2017; Lay-duce) ***''Fate/Grand Order: Seven Most Powerful Great Figures Chapter'' (2017; Ufotable) **'' Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel'' (2017–20; Ufotable) **'' Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works'' (2014–15; Ufotable) **'' 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 ...
'' (2018-19; Troyca) *''
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'' (2006–07; The Answer Studio) *'' Fullmetal Alchemist'' (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; Group TAC) *''
Galilei Donna is an original anime television series created by Yasuomi Umetsu and produced by Fuji TV, Aniplex, Kyoraku, Dentsu, and A-1 Pictures. It is directed by Umetsu, with Shingo Adachi as a character designer, Niθ as a mechanical designer, and Shir ...
'' (2013;
A-1 Pictures is a Japanese animation studio founded by ex- Sunrise producer Mikihiro Iwata and it is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's anime production firm Aniplex. History The studio was established by SMEJ's animation production division ...
) *'' Gallery Fake'' (2005;
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' ...
(episodes 1-25) & Tokyo Kids) *'' The Garden of Sinners'' (2007–13; Ufotable) *''
Ghost Slayers Ayashi is a Japanese anime television series, created and written by Shō Aikawa and produced by Bones. Directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori, it featured character designs by Toshihiro Kawamoto. It was broadcast for twenty-five episodes on MBS– TBS ...
'' (2006–07; Bones) *''
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Sunrise Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. The term can also refer to the entire process of the solar disk crossing the horizon and its accompanying atmospheric effects. Terminology A ...
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Gravitation In physics, gravity () is a fundamental interaction which causes mutual attraction between all things with mass or energy. Gravity is, by far, the weakest of the four fundamental interactions, approximately 1038 times weaker than the stron ...
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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 ...
(series)) *'' Great Teacher Onizuka'' (1999-2000; Pierrot) *'' Guardian Ninja Mamoru!'' (2006; Group TAC) *'' Guilty Crown'' (2011–12; Production I.G.) *'' Guin Saga'' (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 Hiroyu ...
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Gainax Gainax Co., Ltd. (stylized as GAINAX; ja, 株式会社ガイナックス, Hepburn: ) is a Japanese anime studio famous for productions such as '' Neon Genesis Evangelion'', '' Royal Space Force'', '' Gunbuster'', '' Nadia: The Secret of Blue Wa ...
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The Gymnastics Samurai is a Japanese anime television series about gymnastics. The series was produced by MAPPA, written by Shigeru Murakoshi and directed by Hisatoshi Shimizu. Character designs were created by Kasumi Fukagawa, and the music its composed by Masaru Yo ...
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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 th ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
) **''Hell Girl: Three Vessels'' (2008–09;
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 ...
) **''Hell Girl: The Fourth Twilight'' (2017;
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 ...
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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 ...
) *'' Honey and Clover'' (2005–06; J.C.Staff) *'' Horimiya'' (2021;
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 production firm Aniplex. Establishment On April 1, 2018, A-1 Pictures rebranded its Kōenji Studio ...
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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 to ...
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Liden Films is a Japanese animation studio and production enterprise headquartered in Kamiogi, Suginami, Tokyo, and has animation studios in Kyoto and Osaka. Establishment Liden Films was founded on February 22, 2012 and, shortly after, joined joint-holdi ...
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Hotarubi no Mori e is a one-shot ''shōjo'' manga written by Yuki Midorikawa. It was published in the issue of '' LaLa DX'' in Japan, and in it was reprinted in a ''tankōbon'' short story collection of the same name, which included four romantic one-shot ...
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Brain's Base is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1996 by former Tokyo Movie Shinsha staff. Works Television series Original video animations Films See also * Shuka * Lapin Track * Platinum Vision is a Japanese animation studio founded in ...
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A-1 Pictures is a Japanese animation studio founded by ex- Sunrise producer Mikihiro Iwata and it is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's anime production firm Aniplex. History The studio was established by SMEJ's animation production division ...
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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 Futabasha ...
'' (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 Life simulation game, raising simulation and Rhythm game, rhythm video game series created by Bandai Namco Entertainment (formerly Namco). The series primarily centers on the career of a pr ...
'' (2011–14; A-1 Pictures) **'' The Idolmaster: Cinderella Girls'' (2015-16; A-1 Pictures) **''
The Idolmaster SideM is a Japanese multimedia spin-off series of ''The Idolmaster'', starting with a 2014 game and expanding to include music CDs, two anime series, a web radio show, printed manga, and a rhythm game. The series focuses on the male idols of 31 ...
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'' (2012; David Production) *'' Inuyasha: The Final Act'' (2009–10; Sunrise) *''
Inuyashiki is a Japanese science fiction manga series written and illustrated by Hiroya Oku. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Evening'' from January 2014 to July 2017, with its chapters compiled in ten ''tankōbon'' volumes. ...
'' (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 f ...
'' (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) *'' Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress'' (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 , is a Japanese animation studio founded in April 2007 by Gaku Iwasa. The studio's most successful productions include adaptations of ''Steins;Gate'', and '' Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'', and '' Akame ga Kill!''. History The stu ...
) *'' Kiba'' (2005–06; Madhouse) *'' Kikaider-01 - The Animation - Guitar wo Motta Shōnen'' (2000–02;
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& 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) *''
Le Portrait de Petit Cossette is a Japanese original video animation anime series produced by Aniplex and animated by Daume. It spanned 3 episode OVA series and ran in 2004. It was licensed for North American distribution by Geneon Entertainment and released as ''Le Portrai ...
'' (2004; Daume) *''
Level E is a Japanese comic science fiction manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. The plot follows the misadventures of alien Prince Baka Ki El Dogra, who crash-lands on Earth and forcibly begins living with high school student ...
'' (2011; Pierrot & David Production) *''
Love Lab is a Japanese four-panel manga series written and illustrated by Ruri Miyahara. An anime adaptation by Doga Kobo aired in Japan from July to September 2013. Plot ''Love Lab'' is set in Fujisaki Girls Academy, which is known for their schoo ...
'' (2013; Doga Kobo) *'' Love Me, Love Me Not'' (2021; A-1 Pictures) *'' Lovely Complex'' (2007;
Toei Animation () is a Japanese animation studio primarily controlled by its namesake Toei Company. It has produced numerous series, including ''Sally the Witch,'' '' GeGeGe no Kitarō,'' '' Mazinger Z'', '' Galaxy Express 999'', '' Cutie Honey'', '' Dr. Slu ...
) *'' Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic'' (2012–14; A-1 Pictures) **'' Magi: Adventure of Sinbad'' (2014–16; Lay-duce) *''
Magic Kaito 1412 is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama. It began in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' in June 1987. The story tells of a phantom thief named Kaito Kid. Aoyama put the manga on hiatus after the first two ''t ...
'' (2014–15; A-1 Pictures) *'' Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha the Movie 1st'' (2010; Seven Arcs) **''Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha the Movie 2nd A's'' (2012; Seven Arcs) *'' March Comes in Like a Lion'' (2016–18; Shaft) *''Meow Meow Japanese History'' (2016–20; Joker Films) *'' Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge'' (2002–04; Madhouse) *'' Misaki no Mayoiga'' (2021; David Production) *''
The Misfit of Demon King Academy also known simply as or is a Japanese light novel series written by Shu and illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma. The series originally began as a web novel in April 2017 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō whe ...
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Silver Link is a Japanese animation studio. It was founded by ex-Frontline animation producer Hayato Kaneko in December 2007 and is based in Tokyo. History After the company's establishment in 2007, Shin Oonuma, who was previously a director alongside ...
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Kizumonogatari is a Japanese anime film trilogy directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and Tatsuya Oishi and produced by Shaft. Together, the films are an adaptation of the 2008 light novel of the same name, which is the second entry in the ''Monogatari'' series wri ...
'' (2016–17; Shaft) **''Koyomimonogatari'' (2016; Shaft) **''Zokuowarimonogatari'' (2019; Shaft) *'' Mushi-Shi -Next Passage-'' (2014–15;
Artland is a Japanese animation studio. It has produced numerous noted anime series, including the award-winning ''Mushishi'' and epic (genre), epic ''Legend of the Galactic Heroes''. It is also well known for producing the anime adaptation of ''Kateky ...
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Naruto ''Naruto'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. T ...
'' (2002–17; Pierrot) **'' Boruto: Naruto Next Generations'' (2017–present; Pierrot) *''
Natsume's Book of Friends is a Japanese manga series by Yuki Midorikawa. It began serialization by Hakusensha in the '' shōjo'' manga magazine '' LaLa DX'' in 2005, before switching to ''LaLa'' in 2008. The chapters have been collected in twenty-nine bound volu ...
'' (2008–18; Studio Deen (seasons 1-4) &
Shuka Shuka ( sa, शुक , also Shukadeva ) is a rishi (sage) in Hinduism. He is the son of the sage Vyasa and the main narrator of the scripture ''Bhagavata Purana''. Most of the ''Bhagavata Purana'' consists of Shuka reciting the story to the ...
(seasons 5 & 6 &
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) *'' Nerima Daikon Brothers'' (2006; Studio Hibari) *'' Night Raid 1931'' (2010; A-1 Pictures) *''
Nisekoi is a Japanese romantic comedy manga series written and illustrated by Naoshi Komi. ''Nisekoi'' was first published as a one-shot manga in Shueisha's seasonal '' Jump NEXT!'' magazine before being serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' ...
'' (2014–15; Shaft) *'' No. 6'' (2011; Bones) *'' Occult Academy''(2010; A-1 Pictures) *'' Occultic;Nine'' (2016; A-1 Pictures) *'' Oreimo'' (2010–13; AIC Build (season 1) & A-1 Pictures (season 2)) *''
Oreshura , short for , is a Japanese light novel series written by Yūji Yūji, with illustrations provided by Ruroo. SoftBank Creative published eighteen main novels and one extra from February 2011 to February 2022. There have been four manga adap ...
'' (2013; A-1 Pictures) *'' Oresuki'' (2019; Connect) *''
Paradise Kiss ''Paradise Kiss'', also abbreviated to ''ParaKiss'', is a josei manga series written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa. It appeared as a serial in the Japanese fashion magazine ''Zipper''. Shodensha collected the chapters into five volumes. ...
'' (2005; Madhouse) *''
PaRappa the Rapper is a rhythm video game developed by NanaOn-Sha and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation in Japan in 1996 and worldwide in 1997. Created by music producer Masaya Matsuura in collaboration with artist Rodney Greenblat, t ...
'' (2001–02; J.C.Staff & Production I.G.) *'' Plastic Memories'' (2015; Doga Kobo) *''
Persona A persona (plural personae or personas), depending on the context, is the public image of one's personality, the social role that one adopts, or simply a fictional character. The word derives from Latin, where it originally referred to a theatr ...
'' **'' Persona: Trinity Soul'' (2008; A-1 Pictures) **'' Persona 3 The Movies'' (2013–16; AIC ASTA (movie 1) & A-1 Pictures (movies 2, 3, & 4)) **'' Persona 4: The Animation'' (2011–12; AIC ASTA) ***''Persona 4: The Golden Animation'' (2014; A-1 Pictures) **'' Persona 5: The Animation'' (2016–19; A-1 Pictures) *'' Ping Pong the Animation'' (2014; Tatsunoko Production) *'' Popolocrois Monogatari'' (1998–99;
Bee Train , commonly referred to simply as Bee Train, is a Japanese animation studio founded by Kōichi Mashimo in 1997. Since their involvement with '' Noir'', '' .hack//Sign'', and ''Madlax'' (among other series) they have a strong following in the yuri ...
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Powerpuff Girls Z is a 2006 Japanese magical girl anime series directed by Megumu Ishiguro, based on the American animated television series ''The Powerpuff Girls''. The anime was co-produced by Cartoon Network Japan and Aniplex and was animated by Toei Anima ...
'' (2006–07; Toei Animation) *'' Pretty Boy Detective Club'' (2021; Shaft) *''
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 ...
'' (2019–21; CloverWorks) *'' Puella Magi Madoka Magica'' (2011–13; Shaft) **''
Magia Record is a Japanese role-playing video game developed by f4samurai for Android and iOS, which was released by Aniplex in Japan on August 22, 2017. A North American version was available from June 2019 to October 2020. The game is a spin-off o ...
'' (2020–present; Shaft) *'' Punch Line'' (2015; MAPPA) *''
Ranking of Kings is a Japanese fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Sōsuke Tōka. It has been serialized online via Echoes' user-submitted ''Manga Hack'' website since May 2017 and has been collected in fifteen ''tankōbon'' volumes by Enterbrai ...
'' (2021; Wit Studio) *''
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai ''Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese light novel series written by Hajime Kamoshida and illustrated by Kēji Mizoguchi. ASCII Media Works have published twelve volumes since April 2014 under the ...
'' (2018–19; CloverWorks) *'' Read or Die'' (2001–02; Studio Deen) **''
R.O.D the TV ''R.O.D the TV'' is a 26-episode anime television series, animated by J.C.Staff and Studio Deen and produced by Aniplex, directed by Koji Masunari and scripted by Hideyuki Kurata, about the adventures of three paper-manipulating sisters, Mi ...
'' (2003–04; J.C.Staff) *'' Record of Grancrest War'' (2018; A-1 Pictures) *'' Rewrite'' (2016–17; Eight Bit) *''
Robotics;Notes ''Robotics;Notes'' is a visual novel video game developed by 5pb. It is the third main game in the '' Science Adventure'' series, following ''Chaos;Head'' and ''Steins;Gate'', and is described by the developers as an "Augmented Science Adventure ...
'' (2012–13; Production I.G.) *''
Roujin Z is a 1991 Japanese animated science fiction action thriller film directed by Hiroyuki Kitakubo and written by Katsuhiro Otomo. The animation for ''Roujin Z'' was produced by A.P.P.P. in association with other companies including Movic, Sony M ...
'' (1991; A.P.P.P.) *''
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 wor ...
'' (1996–2012;
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(series episodes 1–66) & Studio Deen (future works))) *'' Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend'' (2015; A-1 Pictures) **''Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend ♭'' (2017; A-1 Pictures) **'' Saekano the Movie: Finale'' (2019; CloverWorks) *''
Sekirei is a Japanese manga series by Sakurako Gokurakuin. The manga was serialized in Square Enix's ''seinen'' magazine '' Young Gangan'' between December 2004 and August 2015. A sequel to the manga began serialization in the same magazine in May ...
'' (2008–10; Seven Arcs) *'' The Seven Deadly Sins'' (2014–15; A-1 Pictures) **''The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War'' (2016; A-1 Pictures) **''The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of The Commandments'' (2018; A-1 Pictures) *'' Shadows House'' (2021; CloverWorks) *'' Shiki'' (2010; Daume) *'' Silver Spoon'' (2013–14; A-1 Pictures) *''
SK8 the Infinity is a Japanese original anime television series produced and animated by Bones that aired from January to April 2021 on ABC and TV Asahi's programming block. A comedy manga spin-off began serialization on the ''Young Ace Up'' manga web ...
'' (2021; Bones) *'' Soul Eater'' (2008–09; Bones) *''
Sound of the Sky is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex and directed by Mamoru Kanbe. The 12-episode anime aired in Japan on the TV Tokyo television network between January 4, 2010 and March 22, 2010. The anime was also s ...
'' (2010; A-1 Pictures) *'' Space Brothers'' (2012–14; A-1 Pictures) *'' Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning'' (2002–03; J.C.Staff) *'' Star Driver'' (2010–11; Bones) *''
Submarine 707R is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Satoru Ozawa and serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' between 1963 and 1965. The manga series was adapted into two original video animations (OVA). The first OVA, titled , was produced ...
'' (2003; Group TAC) *''
Super HxEros is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ryōma Kitada. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''Jump Square'' magazine from May 2017 to February 2021, with its chapters collected into twelve ''tankōbon'' volumes. In North America, the ...
'' (2020; Project No.9) *''
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 vir ...
'' (2012-2020; A-1 Pictures) *''
Tekkonkinkreet , also known as ''Black & White'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Taiyō Matsumoto, originally serialized from 1993 to 1994 in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Big Comic Spirits''. The story takes place in th ...
'' (2006; Studio 4°C) *''
Terror in Resonance , also known as ''Terror in Tokyo'', is a Japanese anime television series produced by MAPPA. The anime was created and directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, with character designs by Kazuto Nakazawa and music by Yoko Kanno. The anime began airing ...
'' (2014; MAPPA) *'' Togainu no Chi'' (2010; A-1 Pictures) *''
Toward the Terra is a Japanese science fiction manga series by Keiko Takemiya. It was originally serialized in Asahi Sonorama's ''Gekkan Manga Shōnen'' magazine, between January 1977 and May 1980. In 1978, it won the first Seiun Award for manga, and ...
'' (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) *''
Valkyria Chronicles ''Valkyria Chronicles'' is a series of military-themed tactical role-playing video games created by Ryutaro Nonaka and Shuntaro Tanaka, and developed by Sega. The series began with '' Valkyria Chronicles'', which was released for the PlayStat ...
'' (2009–11; A-1 Pictures) *''
Valvrave the Liberator is a Japanese mecha anime series, produced by Sunrise. It is directed by Kō Matsuo and written by Ichirō Ōkouchi. The series is set in a futuristic date in which three factions divided from 70% of mankind are in war. It focuses on Ha ...
'' (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 (stylised as WIT STUDIO) is a Japanese animation studio founded on June 1, 2012, by producers at Production I.G as a subsidiary of IG Port. It is headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo, with Production I.G producer George Wada as president and Te ...
) *'' Wandering Son'' (2011; AIC Classic) *''
Warlords of Sigrdrifa is an anime television series produced by Aniplex and A-1 Pictures. It aired from October to December 2020. Two light novel series, titled ''Warlords of Sigrdrifa Rusalka'' and ''Senyoku no Sigrdrifa Sakura'', were published by Kadokawa Sho ...
'' (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 ...
'' (2019; Silver &
Arvo Animation is a Japanese animation studio based in Suginami is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. The ward refers to itself as Suginami City in English. As of June 1, 2022, Suginami has an estimated population of 588,354 and a population density of 17, ...
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Welcome to the Space Show is a 2010 Japanese animated science fiction film produced by A-1 Pictures and distributed by Aniplex. It was directed by Koji Masunari from a script by Hideyuki Kurata, and stars the voices of Tomoyo Kurosawa, Honoka Ikezuki, Shōtarō Uzawa, Tam ...
'' (2010; A-1 Pictures) *''Wonder Bevil-kun'' (2003–04; Radix) *'' Wonder Egg Priority'' (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'' (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 ...
'' (2018;
Xebec A xebec ( or ), also spelled zebec, was a Mediterranean sailing ship that was used mostly for trading. Xebecs had a long overhanging bowsprit and aft-set mizzen mast. The term can also refer to a small, fast vessel of the sixteenth to nineteenth ...
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