Aniplex, Inc. (株式会社アニプレックス, ''Kabushiki-gaisha Anipurekkusu'') is a Japanese entertainment company and a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, founded in September 1995 by

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. The company focuses on planning, producing, and distributing

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series, both its own and those based on licensed intellectual properties (IPs). It also engages in related

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initiatives. Aniplex's operations include the development and distribution of theatrical films,

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, and

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associated with its media franchises. It releases

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, produces original soundtracks, and organizes events such as

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, stage performances, and live promotions. The company also manages

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and

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agreements. Through Aniplex Online, its

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platform, the company sells products directly to consumers. Aniplex operates globally but has two regional headquarters: Aniplex America based in

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, US, while Aniplex China is based in

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. It co-owns

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with its sister company,

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, which operates a direct-to-consumer (DTC) anime streaming service with 120 million registered users as of 2022. Aniplex is responsible for the production of numerous anime series such as ''

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'', '' Gurren Lagann'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Fate Series'', ''

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'' and '' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba''. It also operates and publishes the mobile game '' Fate/Grand Order''. Aniplex is a full member of The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA), a regular member of The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA), a supporting member of The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) and Japan Video Software Association (JVA).

History

Having been established in September 1995 as a subsidiary of

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under the name SPE Music Publishing, the company received capital investment from

in January 1997, changing its name to SPE Visual Works. After becoming a joint venture between SPEJ and SMEJ, it inherited Sony Music Group video productions, excluding SMEJ artists' music videos, in January 1998. On January 1, 2001, it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of

and changed its name to SME Visual Works. On April 1, 2003, it rebranded to its current name, Aniplex, which is coined from “a complex of rights business derived from animation.” In 2004, Aniplex launched the Sugi Label in collaboration with composer Koichi Sugiyama, who is known for their work on the ''

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'' series soundtracks. The label was sold to King Records in 2009. In March 2005, Aniplex established Aniplex of America, a US-based subsidiary in

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, to expand its overseas licensing and distribution business in English-speaking regions and the North and

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n markets. On May 9, 2005, it founded

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, a wholly-owned animation studio. Originally established to oversee the production of a few family-oriented series, the company has since expanded the range of its production work. On March 20, 2015, Aniplex and German anime distributo
Peppermint Enterprises
announced the establishment of Peppermint Anime GmbH, a joint venture inheriting Peppermint’s anime operations to develop and strengthen the Japanese animation business in German-speaking countries. The joint venture was part of Aniplex's efforts to expand its overseas footprint and marks the beginning of its European expansion. In April 2015, Aniplex announced that it had invested in

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, a French anime streaming service operator, becoming its largest shareholder. The companies aim to expand the platform availability beyond French-speaking countries to further develop the European anime market. On January 6, 2017, Sony Music Entertainment Japan announced the launch of SACRA MUSIC, a new label specializing in

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music. On April 1, 2017, 14 artists transferred to SACRA MUSIC from other Sony Music Group labels, including Aniplex-affiliated artists

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, and

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. In collaboration with Aniplex, SACRA MUSIC aims to strengthen its overseas expansion efforts and promote its artists' activities on a global scale by participating in events and holding overseas concerts. On September 4, 2017, Aniplex announced a capital and business alliance with Revolve, which is involved in the planning, development, and production of

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, becoming its largest shareholder. Through this investment, Aniplex intends to strengthen its ties with Revolve and expand its merchandising business. By enhancing the collaboration between its product planning division and Revolve, it aims to strengthen its figure product lineup and further speed up the process from planning to manufacturing and commercialization. On February 17, 2018, Madman co-founder & CEO Tim Anderson confirmed that on November 15, 2017, Aniplex had acquired a minority interest in Madman Anime Group for an undisclosed sum and was issued new shares. On February 6, 2019, Aniplex acquired Madman Anime Group for , making the

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n company a wholly-owned subsidiary. On March 28, 2018, Aniplex announced a business and capital alliance with Live2D, the developer of the popular software of the same name, acquiring a majority stake in the company. Live 2D, which dynamically moves pictures drawn in 2D, is widely used in various applications, such as mobile games and VTubing. Following the investment, the two companies intend to collaborate to produce feature-length animated films using Live2D's technology. On April 2, 2018, group company

announced that it had renamed its Kōenji Studio to CloverWorks, giving it a unique brand identity distinguishable from its Asagaya Studio. On October 1, 2018, CloverWorks was spun off into a separate independent company, making it a direct subsidiary of Aniplex. Aniplex producer Akira Shimizu was appointed president and representative director, while Yūichi Fukushima was appointed Corporate Officer. On November 1, 2018, Aniplex announced that it had established Rialto Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary responsible for independent video production and license management, on October 1. Aniplex's deputy president, Tadashi Ishibashi, was appointed representative director and chairman of the company, and veteran producer Eiichi Kamagata was named president. He served as president and representative director of Lucent Pictures Entertainment before assuming his new role at Rialto. On April 19, 2019, Aniplex announced the establishment of a Chinese subsidiary, Aniplex (

), with full-scale operations scheduled to begin on May 7. Besides licensing its properties, the company intends to establish a storefront, develop local IP, and produce and release Chinese animation within the region. On September 24, 2019, as part of

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's efforts to increase collaboration between its subsidiaries and strengthen its international anime distribution business, Aniplex and

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announced the consolidation of their anime streaming services

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, and Madman Anime Group under Funimation Global Group, LLC., a new joint venture led by Funimation's general manager, Colin Decker. Aniplex held a 20% stake in Funimation Global Group. On December 26, 2019, Aniplex announced the launch of a new visual novel brand named ANIPLEX.EXE. '' ATRI: My Dear Moments'', developed by

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and , and , developed by Liar-soft were the brand's first two revealed titles. Both games support English, Japanese,

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, and

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language options. The two games were released on June 19, 2020, on PC via Steam worldwide and via DMM Games in Japan. Their cumulative sales have exceeded 100,000 copies as of June 19, 2021. On April 1, 2020, Aniplex established Boundary, a 3DCG animation production company. CloverWorks president Akira Shimizu was appointed the studio's president and representative director. Since its inception, Boundary has been mainly involved in the CG production of CloverWorks projects. On February 1, 2021, Aniplex announced a capital tie-up with f4samurai, the developer of '' Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story'' and '' Disney: Twisted-Wonderland'', allowing Aniplex to strengthen its relationship with the studio and further enhance and expand its gaming business. On December 15, 2021, Aniplex announced a share transfer agreement to acquire Delightworks' game development division for an undisclosed sum. On December 28, 2021, a new company, Lasengle, was established through a corporate split and inherited the gaming business of Delightworks, including the '' Fate/Grand Order'' development team. On February 1, 2022, Aniplex completed the acquisition per the share transfer agreement. Yoshinori Ono, previously president and

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of Delightworks, was appointed president and representative director of Lasengle. Aniplex’s CEO, Atsuhiro Iwakami, would serve as the company Chairman. Yosuke Shiokawa, the creative producer behind ''Fate/Grand Order'', left Delightworks and Lasengle at the end of January 2022, establishing his studio Fahrenheit 213 to work on a new original franchise. On May 30, 2022, Aniplex, its subsidiary, CloverWorks, WIT Studio, and

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announced the establishment of JOEN, a joint venture in the production of animated TV series, feature films, and short clips. CloverWorks’ Corporate Officer Yūichi Fukushima and WIT Studio Director Tetsuya Nakatake, producers of the adaptation of ''

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'', a collaboration between their respective studios, were appointed representative directors of JOEN. On February 10, 2023, Aniplex announced that its subsidiary Revolve will change its name to Claynel (株式会社クレーネル), effective April 1. Through rebranding, the company intends to expand beyond the planning and production of figures into the sales and distribution of its product line. On May 31, 2023, Aniplex announced the acquisition of Japanese talent management firm Origamix Partners for an undisclosed sum, renaming it to Myragion Studio on June 1. The company intends to expand the scope of its operations by developing and producing

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projects for worldwide audiences with creators as the core, in addition to its existing

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and

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’ management and IP development businesses. Additionally, Myragion revealed a strategic partnership with

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n production outfit Imaginus, established by Jinnie Choi, former CEO of

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. Choi will serve as Executive Advisor to Myriagon Studio to jointly build a strong Asian premium production network.

Aniplex Online Fest

Aniplex held their first Aniplex Online Fest on July 4–5, 2020, to celebrate its anime projects, panels with staff and cast members, and musical performances. Sally Amaki of '' 22/7 (Nanabun no Nijūni)'' served as emcee for the English version, streaming worldwide on

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. A Chinese podcast was available on

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. After the inaugural event, which garnered over 800,000 global views, Aniplex announced the return of Aniplex Online Fest on July 3, 2021. The 2021 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,

, ReoNa, and SawanoHiroyuki Zk Sally Amaki returned to host the show alongside Maxwell Powers. On September 9, 2023, Aniplex announced the return of Aniplex Online Fest. The participating lineup included '' ATRI – My Dear Moments'', '' Black Butler'', '' UniteUp!'', '' Solo Leveling'', '' Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story'', '' Mashle: Magic and Muscles'' with voice cast members Hikaru Akao,

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, Reiji Kawashima, Tomori Kusunoki, Yurika Kubo, Chiaki Kobayashi, and Soma Saito alongside MC&DJ Sally Amaki, Yoshida, and DJ Kazu.

Anime productions

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

) * '' 86'' (2021; A-1 Pictures) * '' A-Channel'' (2011–12; Studio Gokumi) * '' Ace Attorney'' (2016–19; A-1 Pictures (season 1) & CloverWorks (season 2)) * '' Angel Heart'' (2005–06;

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) * '' After the Rain'' (2018; Wit Studio) * '' Akebi's Sailor Uniform'' (2022; CloverWorks) * '' Aldnoah.Zero'' (2014–15; A-1 Pictures & Troyca) * '' Altair: A Record of Battles'' * ''

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'' (2010–15; P.A. Works) * '' Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day'' (2011–13; A-1 Pictures) * '' Arata-naru Sekai'' (2012; Madhouse) * '' Auto Boy - Carl from Mobile Land'' (2020; CloverWorks) * ''

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'' (2007–08;

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) * '' Back Arrow'' (2021; Studio VOLN) * '' Banana Fish'' (2018;

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) * '' Big Windup!'' (2007–10; A-1 Pictures) * '' Birdy the Mighty: Decode'' (2008; A-1 Pictures) ** ''Birdy the Mighty Decode: 02'' (2009; A-1 Pictures) * '' Black Butler'' (2008–17; A-1 Pictures) * '' Black Rock Shooter'' (2010–12;

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(series only)) * '' Blast of Tempest'' (2013; Bones) * ''

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'' (2004–12;

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) ** '' Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War'' (2022–present; Pierrot) * ''

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'' (2017; A-1 Pictures) * ''Blood'' ** '' Blood: The Last Vampire'' (2000; Production I.G.) ** ''

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'' (2005–06; Production I.G.) ** '' Blood-C'' (2011–12; Production I.G.) * '' Blue Exorcist'' (2011–12; A-1 Pictures) ** ''Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga'' (2017; A-1 Pictures) ** ''Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga'' (2024; Studio VOLN) ** ''Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga'' (2024; Studio VOLN) * '' Bocchi the Rock!'' (2022; CloverWorks) * '' Buddy Daddies'' (2023; P.A. Works) * '' The Case Study of Vanitas'' (2021–22; Bones) * '' Cells at Work!'' (2018–21; David Production) ** '' Cells at Work! Code Black'' (2021; Liden Films) * '' Charlotte'' (2015–16; P.A. Works) * '' City Hunter'' (1987–2019;

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) * '' D.Gray-man'' (2006–08; TMS Entertainment) ** '' D.Gray-man Hallow'' (2016; TMS Entertainment & 8Pan) * '' Darker than Black'' (2007–08; Bones) ** '' Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor'' (2009–10; Bones) * '' Darling in the Franxx'' (2018; CloverWorks, Trigger, & A-1 Pictures) * '' Darwin's Game'' (2020; Nexus) * '' The Day I Became a God'' (2020; P.A. Works) * '' Demon Lord 2099'' (2024; J.C.Staff) * '' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'' (2019–present;

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

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'' (2011–15;

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) * '' Dogtato'' (2004; Studio Egg) * '' Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?'' (2019–20; J.C.Staff) * '' Dokkiri Doctor'' (1998–99; Pierrot) * '' Durarara!!'' (2010–16;

) * '' Erased'' (2016; A-1 Pictures) * ''

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'' (2017; A-1 Pictures) * '' 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; A-1 Pictures) ** '' Fate/Extra Last Encore'' (2018; Shaft) ** '' Fate/Grand Order'' *** ''Fate/Grand Carnival'' (2021; Lerche) *** '' Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia'' (2019–20; CloverWorks) *** ''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'' (2021; CloverWorks) *** ''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/strange Fake'' (2024–25; A-1 Pictures) ** '' Fate/Zero'' (2011; Ufotable) *** '' The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II'' (2018–19; Troyca) * ''

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'' (2006–07; The Answer Studio) * ''

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

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'' (2004–05; Group TAC) * '' Galilei Donna'' (2013; A-1 Pictures) * '' Gallery Fake'' (2005; TMS Entertainment (episodes 1–25) & Tokyo Kids) * ''

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'' (2007–13; Ufotable) * '' Ghost Slayers Ayashi'' (2006–07; Bones) * '' Ghost Stories'' (2000–01; Pierrot) * '' Gintama'' (2006–10;

) ** ''Gintama (2011–13; Sunrise) ** ''Gintama°'' (2015–16;

Bandai Namco Pictures also known as BN Pictures and BNP, is a Japanese animation studio. It is a spinoff of Sunrise, a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Filmworks which is owned by Bandai Namco Holdings. The company was formed as a part of the medium-term management pla ...

) ** ''Gintama.'' (2017–18; Bandai Namco Pictures) ** '' Gintama: The Very Final'' (2021; Bandai Namco Pictures) * '' Ginban Kaleidoscope'' (2005; Karaku) * ''

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'' (1999–2001; Plum (OVA) &

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(series)) * '' Great Teacher Onizuka'' (1999–2000; Pierrot) * '' Guardian Ninja Mamoru!'' (2006; Group TAC) * ''

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 ability ...

'' (2011–12; Production I.G.) * '' Guin Saga'' (2009;

Satelight is a Japanese animation studio. Aside from several stand-alone projects, the studio is well known for producing the '' Aquarion'' and '' Symphogear'' franchises, as well as later installments of the '' Macross'' franchise. The company's Represe ...

) * '' Gurren Lagann'' (2007–09;

Gainax Gainax Co., Ltd. (stylized as GAINAX; , Hepburn: ) was a Japanese anime studio famous for original productions such as '' Neon Genesis Evangelion'', '' Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise'', '' Gunbuster'', '' Nadia: The Secret of Blue ...

) * '' The Gymnastics Samurai'' (2020;

) * '' Hell Girl'' (2005–06; Studio Deen) ** ''Hell Girl: Two Mirrors'' (2006–07; Studio Deen) ** ''Hell Girl: Three Vessels'' (2008–09; Studio Deen) ** ''Hell Girl: The Fourth Twilight'' (2017; Studio Deen) * ''

Hidamari Sketch is a Japanese ''yonkoma'' manga series written and illustrated by Ume Aoki. It follows a group of young female art students, and following their daily lives as close friends and neighbors at the nearby Hidamari Apartments. The manga has ...

'' (2007–13; Shaft) * '' Honey and Clover'' (2005–06; J.C.Staff) * '' Horimiya'' (2021; CloverWorks) * '' Hortensia Saga'' (2021; Liden Films) * '' Hotarubi no Mori e'' (2011;

) * '' Hula Fulla Dance'' (2021; BN Pictures) * '' Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima'' (2020; A-1 Pictures) * '' I Want to Eat Your Pancreas'' (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'' (2017–18; A-1 Pictures) * '' Inu x Boku SS'' (2012; David Production) * '' Inuyasha: The Final Act'' (2009–10; Sunrise) * '' Inuyashiki'' (2017; MAPPA) * '' The Irregular at Magic High School'' (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'' (2019–22; 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 (TV series), Steins;Gate'', ''Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'', and ''Akame ga Kill!' ...

) * '' 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'' (2004;

Daume was a Japanese animation studio that was founded in 1986 by Haruo Nakayama and his wife, Tomiko Yamamoto, with Nakayama taking the role of president of the studio. In 1993, Takeshi Anzai became co-president with Nakayama; however, sometime in the ...

) * '' Level E'' (2011; Pierrot & David Production) * '' Love Lab'' (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 ...

) * '' Lycoris Recoil'' (2022; A-1 Pictures) * '' Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic'' (2012–14; A-1 Pictures) ** '' Magi: Adventure of Sinbad'' (2014–16; Lay-duce) * '' Magic Kaito 1412'' (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) * '' Mashle'' (2023; A-1 Pictures) * ''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'' (2020;

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) * '' Mitsudomoe'' (2010–11;

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) * '' Mono'' (2025; Soigne) * ''

Monogatari is a Literary genre, literary form in traditional Japanese literature – an extended prose narrative tale comparable to epic (genre), epic literature. ''Monogatari'' is closely tied to aspects of the oral tradition, and almost always relates ...

'' (2009–24; Shaft) ** ''Bakemonogatari'' (2009–10; Shaft) ** ''Nisemonogatari'' (2012; Shaft) ** ''Nekomonogatari'' (2012; Shaft) ** ''Monogatari Series: Second Season'' (2013–14; Shaft) ** ''Tsukimonogatari'' (2014; Shaft) ** ''Owarimonogatari'' (2015 & 17; Shaft) ** '' Kizumonogatari'' (2016–17; Shaft) ** ''Koyomimonogatari'' (2016; Shaft) ** ''Zokuowarimonogatari'' (2019; Shaft) ** ''Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season'' (2024; Shaft) * '' Mushi-Shi -Next Passage-'' (2014–15; Artland) * ''

My Dress-Up Darling is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by . It was serialized in Square Enix's ''seinen'' manga magazine '' Young Gangan'' from January 2018 to March 2025, and has been compiled in 14 volumes . An anime television series adapt ...

'' (2022–; CloverWorks) * ''

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'' (2008–; Brain's Base (seasons 1–4) & Shuka (seasons 5-) * '' 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 the manga magazine '' ...

'' (2014–15; Shaft) * '' No. 6'' (2011; Bones) * ''

Occult Academy is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex and directed by Tomohiko Itō (director), Tomohiko Itō. The 13-episode anime premiered in Japan on the TV Tokyo television network on July 6, 2010. ''Occult Academy'' ...

''(2010; A-1 Pictures) * ''

Occultic;Nine is a Japanese light novel series written by Chiyomaru Shikura, and is a part of the ''Science Adventure'' franchise. It was later adapted into a visual novel and published by Mages in November 2017. The light novel series is licensed in E ...

'' (2016; A-1 Pictures) * '' Oreimo'' (2010–13; AIC Build (season 1) & A-1 Pictures (season 2)) * '' Oreshura'' (2013; A-1 Pictures) * '' Oresuki'' (2019; Connect) * '' Paradise Kiss'' (2005; Madhouse) * '' PaRappa the Rapper'' (2001–02; J.C.Staff & Production I.G.) * '' Plastic Memories'' (2015; Doga Kobo) * ''

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'' ** '' 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 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 Production was e ...

) * '' Popolocrois Monogatari'' (1998–99; Bee Train & Production I.G.) * '' Powerpuff Girls Z'' (2006–07; Toei Animation) * '' Pretty Boy Detective Club'' (2021; Shaft) * '' The Promised Neverland'' (2019–21; CloverWorks) * ''

'' (2011–13; Shaft) ** ''

Magia Record was 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 ...

'' (2020–22; Shaft) * ''

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'' (2015; MAPPA) * '' Ranking of Kings'' (2021; Wit Studio) ** ''Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage'' (2023; Wit Studio) * '' Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai'' (2018–19; CloverWorks) ** '' Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl'' (2019; CloverWorks) ** '' Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out'' (2023; CloverWorks) ** '' Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid'' (2023; CloverWorks) ** ''Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus'' (2025; 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) * '' A Returner's Magic Should Be Special'' (2023; Arvo Animation) * '' Rewrite'' (2016–17; Eight Bit) * '' Robotics;Notes'' (2012–13; Production I.G.) * '' Roujin Z'' (1991; A.P.P.P.) * ''

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

'' (1996–2012;

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(series episodes 1–66) & Studio Deen (future works)) ** ''

'' (2023; Liden Films) * '' 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'' (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'' (2021; Bones) * '' Solo Leveling'' (2024; A-1 Pictures) * '' Soul Eater'' (2008–09; Bones) * '' Sound of the Sky'' (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'' (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 volumes. In North America, the manga is li ...

'' (2020; Project No.9) * ''

'' (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) * ''

Urusei Yatsura is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from September 1978 to February 1987. Its 366 individual chapters were collected in 34 ''tankōbon'' volum ...

'' (2022–present; David Production) * ''

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 PlayStatio ...

'' (2009–11; A-1 Pictures) * '' Valvrave the Liberator'' (2013; Sunrise) * '' Vampire Knight'' (2008; Studio Deen) ** ''Vampire Knight Guilty'' (2008; Studio Deen) * '' Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song'' (2021; Wit Studio) * '' Wandering Son'' (2011; AIC Classic) * '' Warlords of Sigrdrifa'' (2020; A-1 Pictures) * '' We Never Learn'' (2019; Silver & Arvo Animation) * '' Welcome to the Space Show'' (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 is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takashi Hashiguchi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from December 2001 to January 2007, with its chapters collected in 26 volumes. A 69-ep ...

'' (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'' (2018; Xebec)

Published games

References

External links

Aniplex official website

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