is a Japanese

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 ...

studio, located in

Suginami, Tokyo 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 17,274 persons per km2. The total area is 34.06 km2 ...

, Japan, known for its four magical-girl anime, especially ''

Magical Princess Minky Momo is a Japanese magical-girl anime franchise by Ashi Productions. The original series ran between 1982 and 1983 on TV Tokyo and inspired three OVAs between 1985 and 1987. A second television series, titled , ran on NTV between 1991 and ...

''. It was established by Toshihiko Sato and other artists on December 20, 1975, as ''Ashi Productions''. It changed its name from ''Ashi Productions'' to ' on November 1, 2007. On February 12, 2019, the company changed its name back to Ashi Productions.

TV series

* ''

Blocker Gundan 4 Machine Blaster is an anime series aired from 1976 to 1977 in Japan. There are 38 episodes aired at 25 minutes each. It is also known as "''Blocker Army IV Machine Blaster''", "''Blocker Corps IV''", "''Blocker Army IV''", "''Blocker Corps''", "''Machine B ...

'' (1976-1977, co-production with

Nippon Animation is a Japanese animation studio. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, with chief offices in the Ginza district of Chūō and production facilities in Tama City. Nippon Animation is known for producing numerous anime series based on works of ...

) * '' Chogattai Majutsu Robo Ginguiser'' (1977, co-production with Nippon Amimation) * ''Petit Ange'' (1977–1978) * ''

Josephina the Whale is a Japanese anime television series consisting of 24 episodes. It was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Yoshikata Nitta; it was first broadcast on Tokyo Channel 12 (now TV Tokyo JOTX-DTV (channel 7), branded as and known colloqui ...

'' (1979, co-production with Kokusai Eiga-sha) * ''

Zukkoke Knight - Don De La Mancha is a Japanese anime television series based on Miguel de Cervantes' ''Don Quixote''. The 23-episode series was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and was first broadcast on Tokyo Channel 12 in 1980. The series was dubbed in English by Ziv Internati ...

'' (1980, co-production with Kokusai Eiga-sha) * '' Monchhichi Twins'' (1980, co-production with Kokusai Eiga-sha) * ''

Space Warrior Baldios is a 1980 Japanese super robot mecha anime series. A film with the same title was released on December 19, 1981. Production The anime television series was produced by Ashi Productions and Kokusai Eiga-sha with a feature film (with a strong ...

'' (1980–1981, co-production with Kokusai Eiga-sha) * ''

GoShogun is a super robot anime series created by Takeshi Shudo. It was produced and aired in 1981 in Japan, with a movie special released in 1982 and a film sequel, ''GoShogun: The Time Étranger'' or ''Time Stranger'', in 1985. Its title has bee ...

'' (1981) * ''

'' (1982–1983) * ''

Special Armored Battalion Dorvack is a 36 episode anime series aired from 1983 to 1984 in Japan and also aired in Hong Kong at roughly the same time. Other loosely translated names include "''Dorvack''", "''Dolbuk''", "''Special Powered Armor Troop Dorvack''", "''Powered Armo ...

'' (1983–1984) * ''

Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God is a Super Robot anime television series produced by Ashi Productions, directed by Seiji Okuda and written by Keisuke Fujikawa. It ran on TBS for 38 episodes from 5 April 1985 to 27 December 1985. The TV anime was licensed by Central P ...

'' (1985) * '' Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos'' (1986–1987) * '' Machine Robo: Battle Hackers'' (1987) * '' Ironfist Chinmi'' (1988) * ''Doctor Chichibuyama'' (1988) * '' Sonic Soldier Borgman'' (1988) * ''

Idol Densetsu Eriko is a Japanese anime series by Ashi Productions. It ran in Japan from 1989 until 1990, spanning 51 episodes. The story has been adapted into a 3-volume manga series by Ayumi Kawahara. The title character Eriko is based on real-life Japanese id ...

'' (1989–1990) * '' Time Travel Tondekeman'' (1989–1990, co-production with

Tatsunoko Production and often shortened to , is a Japanese animation company. The studio's name has a double meaning in Japanese: "Tatsu's child" (Tatsu is a nickname for Tatsuo) and "sea dragon", the inspiration for its seahorse logo. Tatsunoko's headquarters are i ...

) * '' Idol Angel Yokoso Yoko'' (1990–1991) * '' NG Knight Ramune & 40'' (1990-1991) * '' Magical Angel Sweet Mint'' (1990–1991) * ''

Jankenman is a children's anime series that ran from April 4, 1991, to March 26, 1992. 51 episodes have been aired. Story There is a small village called Janken Town. Jankenman protects the village from all the enemies. Meanwhile, the villain Masked ...

'' (1991–1992) * '' Magical Princess Minky Momo: Hold on to Your Dreams'' (1991–1992) * ''

Floral Magician Mary Bell , or known as ''Mary Bell'' in some countries, is a Japanese magical girl anime series by Ashi Productions, aired from 1992 until 1993. The series was adapted as a theatrical film and two educational films and the DVD version was released on ...

'' (1992–1993) * ''Free Kick'' (1992–1993) * ''

Macross 7 is an anime television series. It is a sequel to the show '' The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' that takes place many years after the events of the first series following a cast of mostly new characters. The show ran from October 16, ...

'' (1994–1995) * ''

Blue Seed ''Blue Seed'' (stylized as ''BLUE SEED'') is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuzo Takada. The plot is based on the Izumo cycle of Japanese mythology. The main character, Momiji Fujimiya, is a descendant of the mythical ...

'' (1994–1995, co-production with Production I.G) * ''

Jura Tripper is the title of a 1995 anime series consisting of 39 25-minute episodes. It was produced by NAS and TV Tokyo and animated by Ashi Productions. It is a loosely based literary adaptation on the novel '' Two Years' Vacation'' (1888) by French au ...

'' (1995) * '' H2'' (1995-1996) * ''

The Legend of Zorro ''The Legend of Zorro'' is a 2005 American Western swashbuckler film directed by Martin Campbell, produced by Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald and Lloyd Phillips, with music by James Horner, and written by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. ...

'' (1996–1997) * '' VS Knight Lamune & 40 Fire'' (1996) * '' Beast Wars II: Super Life-Form Transformers'' (1998) * '' All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku'' (1998) * ''Gandalla'' (1998) * '' Cyber Team in Akihabara'' (1998, co-production with Gansis) * ''

Cybuster is a 26-episode anime produced by Bandai Visual, NAS, and TV Tokyo. It was animated by Ashi Productions and it aired in Japan between May 3, 1999, and October 25, 1999. It is loosely based on original characters and the Cybaster mech from the ...

'' (1999) * '' Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo'' (1999) * ''Offside'' (2001–2002) * '' F-Zero GP Legend'' (2003–2004) * '' Ultra Maniac'' (2003) * ''

Jūsō Kikō Dancouga Nova is an area in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Yodogawa-ku in north central Osaka, Japan. The core of the area is Jūsō Station, the hub station of the Hankyu Railway system. The area typifies the unique culture of Osaka. Situated across the Yodo Rive ...

'' (2007) * ''

Onsen Yōsei Hakone-chan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Daisuke Yui. It began serialization online via Flex Comix's ''Comic Meteor'' website in 2012 and has since been collected into two ''tankōbon'' volumes. An anime television series adaptati ...

'' (2015, co-production with

Asahi Production is a Japanese animation studio established on 1 June 1973. It is located in Nerima, Tokyo. History Asahi Production was founded in 1973, initially establishing itself as a specialized shooting studio and PR movie company. At its inception, T ...

) * '' Rainbow Days'' (2016) * '' In Another World with My Smartphone'' (2017) * ''

Cutie Honey Universe ''Cutie Honey Universe'' is a 2018 anime television series directed by Akitoshi Yokoyama at Production Reed (now Ashi Productions). It is the fifth animated project based on Go Nagai's ''Cutie Honey'' manga franchise, celebrating the author's ...

'' (2018) * ''

The Tale of the Outcasts is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Makoto Hoshino. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from August 2019 to April 2021, with its chapters collected in eight ''tankōbon'' volumes. The series is licen ...

'' (2023)

TV specials

* '' Attention Students! A Green Neckerchief for Your Hearts'' (February 23, 1986)

OVAs

* ''Dancouga: Requiem for Victims'' (1986) * ''Dancouga: Jūsenkitai Songs'' (1986) * Violence Jack: Harem Bomber'' (1986) * ''God Bless Dancouga'' (1987) * ''Makyō Gaiden La Deus'' (1987) * '' Magical Princess Minky Momo Hitomi no Seiza Minky Momo SONG Special'' (1987) * '' Leina: Wolf Sword Legend'' (1988–1989) * ''Dancouga: Blazing Epilogue'' (1989–1990) * ''Machine Robo: Battle Field Memories'' (1989) * ''Lightning Trap: Leina & Laika'' (1990) * ''Gadurine'' (1990) * ''Camelot of Love and Sword'' (1990) * ''NG Knight Lamune & 40 Summary'' (1990) * ''NG Knight Lamune & 40 EX'' (1991) * ''Jankenman Kaiju Dai Kessen'' (1992) * ''Tinkerbell After School'' (1992) * '' Mega Man: Upon a Star'' (1993) * ''NG Knight Lamune & 40 DX'' (1993) * '' Idol Defense Force Hummingbird'' (1993) * ''Humming Bird: Summer 1994'' (1994) * '' Magical Princess Minky Momo: In the Station of Your Memories'' (1994) * '' Iria: Zeiram the Animation'' (1994) * ''

New Cutie Honey is a 1994 Japanese anime series in the ''Cutie Honey'' media franchise created by Go Nagai. Inspired by continued popularity of the original 1973 ''Cutie Honey'' television series, and first announced by Toei Video in October 1993, it was th ...

'' (1994, episode 3) * ''Humming Bird: Song of the Wind'' (1995) * ''Humming Bird: The Space of Your Dream'' (1995) * ''

Apocalypse Zero ''Apocalypse Zero'', known in Japan as , is a manga series written and illustrated by Takayuki Yamaguchi. It was serialized in Akita Shoten's '' Weekly Shōnen Champion'' from July 1994 to August 1996. The manga was adapted into a two epis ...

'' (1996) * ''

Jewel BEM Hunter Lime is a Japanese PC game released in 1993. It was adapted to a 3-episode OVA released between 1996 and 1997. The OVAs were initially licensed by Media Blasters. It is currently licensed by Sentai Filmworks. Plot Once upon a month, a door behind ...

'' (1996–1997) * '' Macross Dynamite 7'' (1997–1998) * '' Knights of Ramune'' (1997) * ''

All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku DASH! , shortened to ''Nuku Nuku DASH'', is a 12-episode Japanese anime OVA series and the third adaptation of the manga, ''All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku'', created by Yuzo Takada. ''Nuku Nuku DASH'' was produced by the Banneko Dash Commit ...

'' (1998) * '' Kirara'' (2000) * '' Ultra Maniac'' (2002) * ''

Futari Ecchi is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Katsu Aki. It has been serialized in ''Young Animal'' since 1997, with the chapters later combined into tankōbon volumes by Hakusensha, of which there are eighty-eight as of Januar ...

'' (2014) * '' Jewelpet Attack Travel!'' (2022)

Theatrical projects

* ''

'' (co-production with Kokusai Eiga-sha) (1981) * ''GoShogun Movie'' (1982) * ''GoShogun: The Time Étranger'' (1985) * '' Magical Princess Minky Momo La Ronde in my Dream'' (1985) * '' Vampire Hunter D'' (1985) * '' Grey: Digital Target'' (1986) * '' Ai City'' (1986) * '' Ultraman: The Adventure Begins'' (1987) * ''Sonic Soldier Borgman: The Final Battle'' (1989) * ''Sonic Soldier Borgman: Lover's Rain'' (1990) * ''Floral Magician Mary Bell: The Key Of Phoenix'' (1992) * ''Jankenman Movie'' (1992) * ''Floral Magician Mary Bell: Mary Bell's Traffic Safety'' (1993) * ''Floral Magician Mary Bell: Mary Bell's Fire Prevention: What to Do When an Earthquake Occurs'' (1993) * '' Beast Wars II: Lio Convoy's Close Call!'' (1998)

Outsourced productions

* ''Gigi and the Fountain of Youth'' (English dub of ''Magical Princess Minky Momo La Ronde in my Dream'' film by Harmony Gold) (1985) * ''

M.A.S.K. M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) is a media franchise created by Kenner. The main premise revolved around the fight between the titular protagonist underground task force and the criminal organization V.E.N.O.M. (Vicious Evil Network of ...

'' (American production, with

DiC Entertainment DIC Entertainment Corporation (; also known as DIC Audiovisuel, DIC Enterprises, DIC Animation City, DIC Entertainment, L.P., and DIC Productions), branded as The Incredible World of DIC, was an international film and television production com ...

; various first and second-season episodes) (1985–1986) * ''

Macron 1 Macron may refer to: People * Emmanuel Macron (born 1977), president of France since 2017 ** Brigitte Macron (born 1953), French teacher, wife of Emmanuel Macron * Jean-Michel Macron (born 1950), French professor of neurology, father of Emmanue ...

'' (U.S./European version of ''GoShogun'' by Saban International, the U.S. version also incorporates scenes from ''Akū Dai Sakusen Srungle'' produced by Kokusai Eiga-sha.) (1986) * ''

Mega Man ''Mega Man'', known as in Japan, is a Japanese science fiction video game franchise created by Capcom, starring a series of robot characters each known by the moniker "Mega Man (character), Mega Man". Mega Man (video game), The original game w ...

'' (American production, with

Ruby-Spears Productions Ruby-Spears Productions (also known as Ruby-Spears Enterprises) was a Burbank, California–based American entertainment production company that specialized in animation with another branch in Rome, Italy. This company was founded in 1977 by vet ...

) (1993) * ''

Skysurfer Strike Force ''Skysurfer Strike Force'' is a science-fiction superhero animated series that was featured on Bohbot Entertainment's Amazin' Adventures cartoon block and was co-produced by Ruby-Spears Productions and Ashi Productions. The show lasted two seaso ...

'' (American production, with Ruby-Spears Productions) (1995–1996) * ''

Diabolik ''Diabolik'' ( or ) is an Italian comic series created by sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani. One of the most popular series in the history of Italian comics, ''Diabolik'' was created in 1962 and consists of more than 900 volumes, and has led ...

'' (American production, with Saban International) (1997)

References

External links

* * {{Authority control Japanese companies established in 1975 Animation studios in Tokyo Mass media companies established in 1975 Japanese animation studios Suginami