DongWoo Animation Co. Ltd (also known as DongWoo A&E Co. Ltd; ko, 동우에이엔이) is an

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located in

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. It has produced many

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and films created and produced in the

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and Japan. The current CEO of the studio is Kim Young-doo.

History

The company was established in March 1991 as DongWoo Animation. In 1994, it had become first priority work-for-hire studio for

Studio Gallop , sometimes credited as , is a Japanese animation studio founded on December 13, 1978, by former Mushi Pro members. Works TV series 1980s *''Touch'' (1985–1987) (production assistance; animated by Group TAC) *''High School! Kimengumi'' (1985 ...

. In 1998, it began to work directly with Sony Columbia TriStar (USA) and since 2002 has been a main source of overseas animation production for Warner Bros. Animation. In April 1999, the company was renamed to DongWoo Animation Corporation (Dongwoo A&E Corporation) (동우애니메이션 & 엔터테인먼트).

BASToF Lemon ''BASToF Lemon'' (Hangul: 사이버 영혼 바스토프 레몬) is a South Korean animated series, which ran for 26 episodes in 2001. "BASToF" stands for "Be A Stranger To Fear." The show was formerly licensed by ADV Films who dubbed and release ...

, the company's first original animation series, began its broadcast in 2001. In January 2002, Dongwoo opened its Los Angeles Office. In April 2004, Dongwoo opened its Gangwon office. In April 2012, DongWoo Animation & Entertainment was renamed to Dongwoo A&E Co., Ltd (동우에이앤이㈜).

Animation

Original series

*A Fairy Tale Christmas (2005) *Africa a.F.r.I.c.A *Animated Classic Fairy Tales (2003) *

* Bee and PuppyCat (2014) *Bristol Expedition (2008) * (2007) *Dokdo (2007) *

Dooly the Little Dinosaur ''Dooly the Little Dinosaur'' ( ko, 아기공룡 둘리) is a cartoon serialized from 1983 to 1993 by South Korean cartoonist Kim Soo-jung with a little dinosaur as the subject, and it refers to animations and other media mix works based on the o ...

(2009) *Gotya! *Jubles *KARA The Animation *Kommi (2004) * Magi-Nation *MANI's adventure (2011) *Mateo *Mudaeri (2007) * (2010) *Naughty Keratops Coryillo *Power King Match-Up Keeper *Sinarak (2005) *

Uniminipet Uniminipet ( ko, 유니미니펫) is a South Korean animated series produced by Dong Woo Animation in South Korea. Overview Uniminipet is about the adventures of the ordinary boy Dong Woo with Uniland agents Miaow (Goyang) and Ham (Haem). Unim ...

Vary Peri ''Vary Peri'' (), also called ''Sweets Fairy'' or ''Magical Wizard Cake Fairy'' is a 2012 Korean-Chinese Cel Shaded 3D Animated series based on character created by InfinityOne Comics Entertainment, animated by Alpha Group Company in China & C ...

Co-productions

* Animal Yokocho *Bristol Expedition (2008) *

Chaotic Chaotic was originally a Danish trading card game. It expanded to an online game in America which then became a television program based on the game. The program was able to be seen on 4Kids TV (Fox affiliates, nationwide), Jetix, The CW4Kids ...

(2006) (Season 2–3) *

(2013) *

Je Suis to be Kidding me Je or JE may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''JE'' (TV series), a Canadian television newsmagazine series on TVA * Joy Electric, an analogue purist synthpop group Businesses and organizations * Johnny's Entertainment, a Japanese talent agenc ...

(2019) *KARA the Animation (2012) * Magi-Nation (2009) * Mainichi Kaasan (2011) *

Origami Warriors ''Origami Warriors'' (Taiwanese translation: Origami Fighters, zh, t=摺紙戰士) is a Taiwanese comic book created by Jhou Sian Zong and published by the Ching Win Company. The comic was published in a series of 22 books and followed in 2003 by ...

(2006) * Olympus Guardian (TV series) (2002) *

Paboo & Mojies ''Paboo & Mojies'' (Hangul: , , Katakana: , ) is a 2012 Korean-Japanese anime series produced by We've and Dong Woo Animation, based on the toys and franchise of the same name created by Daewon Media of South Korea and Sega Sammy Holdings of Ja ...

(2012) * Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream/PrismStone (2013) * Pripara *

Racing Force In sport, racing is a competition of speed, in which competitors try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time. Typically this involves traversing some distance, but it can be any other task involving speed to reach a specific goa ...

(2015–2018) *

Racing Force The Beginning In sport, racing is a competition of speed, in which competitors try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time. Typically this involves traversing some distance, but it can be any other task involving speed to reach a specific goa ...

(2018–present) *

Scan2Go is an animated series co-produced by d-rights Inc., NewBoy., SBS Productions Inc. and Stonebridge Capital Inc., under the direction of Mitsuo Hashimoto. The series is set in a futuristic universe of races involving the use of miniature autom ...

(2010) *

Soul Knights In many religious and philosophical traditions, there is a belief that a soul is "the immaterial aspect or essence of a human being". Etymology The Modern English noun ''soul'' is derived from Old English ''sāwol, sāwel''. The earliest attes ...

(2017–2018) * Tama and Friends: Search for it! The Magic Puni-Puni Stone (2006) *

Tank Knights Portriss ''Tank Knights Fortress'' (Hangul: 포트리스, ''Poteuliseu'' in short or 무한 전기 포트 리스, ''Muhan Jeongi Poteuliseu'' full name) is a Korean-Japanese co-produced animated series by SBS Productions, Dong Woo Animation and Daewon ...

(2006) *

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' is an American media franchise created by the comic book artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It follows Leonardo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Leonardo, Michelangelo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Miche ...

(2003) * What About Mimi? (2002) * Yvon of the Yukon (2002) *

Zoobles! ''Zoobles!'' is a miniature figure toyline created by Spin Master. The toyline is a spin-off of the ''Bakugan'' toyline, meant to appeal to the female demographic. Zoobles! were released in August 2010 in the United States, consisting of a wide v ...

(2006)

Foreign productions

* A Little Dinosour Doolie (2009) * Aloha, Scooby-Doo! (2004) *

Akazukin Cha Cha is a Japanese ''shōjo'' manga series by Min Ayahana. It was serialized by Shueisha in the manga magazine '' Ribon'' from 1992 to 2000 and collected in 13 bound volumes. The series is loosely based on the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood ...

(1994-1995) * Avengers Assemble (2013) *

Baby Looney Tunes ''Baby Looney Tunes'' is an American animated television series depicting toddler versions of ''Looney Tunes'' characters. It was produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The series focused on real world problems and morals that children may relate ...

(2002-2004) * Batman: Gotham Knight (Deadsho

co-produced with Madhouse (company), Madhouse) * Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008) * Bee and Puppycat (2014) *

Ben 10 ''Ben 10'' is an American media franchise created by Man of Action Studios, produced by Cartoon Network Studios and owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The series centers on a boy named Ben Tennyson who acquires the Omnitrix, an alien device res ...

(2005–2008) * Ben 10: Alien Force (2008–2010) * Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010–2012) * Ben 10: Omniverse (2012–2014) *

Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot ''The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot'' is a 1995 comic book written by Frank Miller, drawn by Geof Darrow and published by Dark Horse Comics. The comic book was adapted into an animated TV series of the same name. Overview After appearing in va ...

(1999-2001) * Black Dynamite (2012) * Blood of Zeus (2020) (alongside Powerhouse Animation Studios) * Bravest Warriors (2012-2017) * ChaeChaepong Kimchipong (2003) * Chaotic: M'arrillian Invasion (2009) * Chaotic: Secrets of the Lost City (2009) * Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic (Gluttony, Greed) * (2008) * Dawn of the Croods (2015) * Dead Space 2 DVD (pre-pro to main pro) * Dragon League *

Dragon Tales ''Dragon Tales'' is an animated educational fantasy children's television series created by Jim Coane and Ron Rodecker and developed by Coane, Wesley Eure, Jeffrey Scott, Cliff Ruby and Elana Lesser and produced by Sony Pictures Television, Ses ...

(1998) * Eun-bi and Ka-bi's Funny Fable * Eyeshield 21 (2005–2008) * Forza! Hidemaru (2002) * Gearheadz (2007) * Generator Rex (2010) *

Genji Tsuushin Agedama Genji may refer to: * Genji (era), an era in Japanese history (1864–65) * Hikaru Genji, the main character of the 11th-century Japanese text ''The Tale of Genji'' *Genji, an alternative name for the Minamoto clan * Genji (woreda), a district of ...

* Geronimo Stilton * Godzilla: The Series (1998) *

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' is an American animated television series produced by Filmation based on Mattel's toy line '' Masters of the Universe''. The show, often referred to as simply ''He-Man'', was one of the most popular ...

* Hime-chan's Ribbon (1992-1993) *

Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. ''Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'' is an American animated television series based on the superhero character by Marvel Comics. The series premiered on August 11, 2013, on Disney XD as part of the ''Marvel Universe'' block, and ended on June 2 ...

* Initial D: First Stage (1998) * Jackie Chan Adventures *

Justice League The Justice League (also known as The Justice League of America) are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). The team was conceived ...

Justice League Unlimited ''Justice League Unlimited'' (''JLU'') is a 2004–2006 United States, American superhero fiction, superhero List of animated television series, animated television series that was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and aired on Cartoon Network. ...

* Justice League: The New Frontier * Kiteretsu Daihyakka (1994–1996) * Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo (1996–1999) * Kodomo no Omocha (1996) *

Khuda Yana Khuda or Khoda ( fa, خدا) is the Persian word for "Lord" or "God". Originally, it was used in reference to Ahura Mazda (the name of the God in Zoroastrianism). Iranian languages, Turkic languages, and many Indo-Aryan languages employ the word. ...

(2012) * La Corda d'Oro: Primo Passo (2007) * Legion of Super Heroes (2007) *

Legendz is a Japanese multimedia franchise created by Bandai and WiZ in 2003. The franchise began with a manga created by Rin Hirai and illustrated by Makoto Haruno, first serialized in Shueisha's ''Monthly Shōnen Jump'' in Japan. The manga was p ...

(2004) * Loonatics Unleashed (alongside DR Movie) * Magi-Nation (2008–2009) * Men in Black: The Series (alongside Lotto Animation) *

Nurse Angel Ririka SOS is a Japanese shōjo manga series created by music producer and television writer Yasushi Akimoto and manga creator Koi Ikeno. The manga was serialized in '' Ribon Magazine'' from January 1995 to June 1996, and subsequently collected into fo ...

(1994) * Olympus Guardian * (1991) * Oggy and the Cockroaches (2012-2013) * Ozzy & Drix * Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream/PrismStone (2013) * Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future * Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live * PriPara * Rahan: Son of the Dark Age (2008) *

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 ...

(1995) *

Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster ''Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster'' is a 2004 direct-to-video animated adventure film, and the seventh direct-to-video film based upon the ''Scooby-Doo'' Saturday morning cartoons. It was released on June 22, 2004, and it was produced by W ...

(2004) * Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010) * Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy! * Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy? (2005) * Static Shock (2002) * Superman: Doomsday * Tama and Friends: Search for it! The Magic Puni-Puni Stone (2006) *

Teen Titans The Teen Titans are a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, frequently in eponymous monthly series. As the group's name indicates, the members are teenage superheroes, many of whom have acted as sidekicks to ...

* Teen Titans: Trouble In Tokyo *

(2003–2010) * The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010–2012) (Disney XD) * The Batman (2004–2008) *

The Batman vs. Dracula ''The Batman vs. Dracula'' is a 2005 American direct-to-video animated superhero-horror film based on '' The Batman'' television series. The film is a crossover with the 1897 horror novel ''Dracula''. The film was released to DVD on October 1 ...

* The Big Cartoonie Show * The Boondocks (2007) * The Daltons (2010) * The Legend of Prince Valiant *

The Spectacular Spider-Man Animated Series ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' is an American superhero animated television series based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man, developed for television by Greg Weisman and Victor Cook. In terms of overall tone and style, the series is based ...

* The Super Hero Squad Show (2011) * The Zeta Project (2001) * Transformers: Car Robots (2000) * Turbo FAST * Turtles Forever * Ultimate Avengers * Ultimate Avengers 2 *

Ultimate Spider-Man ''Ultimate Spider-Man'' is a superhero comic book series that was published by Marvel Comics from 2000 to 2011. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Spider-Man comic book franchise as part of the company's Ultimate ...

(2012) * Ultimate Spider-Man: Web-Warriors * Underworld: Endless War * Union King * What's New, Scooby-Doo? * W.I.T.C.H. (2nd Season) *

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's is the second main spin-off of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' franchise, succeeding ''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'', in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Weekly Shonen Jump and the 15th anniversary of V Jump. The series aired in Japan from April 2, 2008 to Ma ...

(2008-2009) * Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters *

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese anime series animated by Gallop (studio), Studio Gallop based on the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' manga series written by Kazuki Takahashi. It is the second anime adaptation of the manga following the Yu-G ...

(2003–2004) * Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX (2005–2008) * Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light * Zig & Sharko (2010–2012)

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