is a Japanese
animation studio
An animation studio is a company producing animation, animated media. The broadest such companies conceive of products to produce, own the physical equipment for production, employ operators for that equipment, and hold a major stake in the sales ...
established on 1 June 1973. It is located in
Nerima
is a Special wards of Tokyo, special ward in the Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The ward refers to itself as Nerima City.
, the ward has an estimated population of 721,858, with 323,296 households and a population density of 15,013 persons ...
,
Tokyo
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
.
History
Asahi Production was founded in 1973, initially establishing itself as a specialized shooting studio and PR movie company. At its inception, Sunrise Inc. (today part of
Bandai Namco Filmworks
is a Japanese entertainment company owned by Bandai Namco Holdings with its business focused on production, planning, and management of anime. It was founded in September 1972 by former Mushi Production staff as the animation studio branch o ...
) and Tokyo Movie Shinsha (today
TMS Entertainment
, formerly known as the is a Japanese animation studio owned by Sega Corporation.
TMS is one of the oldest and most renowned animation studios in Japan, known for its numerous anime franchises such as '' Detective Conan'', '' Lupin the Third ...
) were its first affiliates. Production of promotional videos for large companies and industry organizations, such as the Japan Insurance Association and Asahi Chemical, was the studio's main business.
Works
Television series
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Hello Kitty: Ringo no Mori no Fantasy'' (2006, for
Sanrio
is a Japanese entertainment company. It designs, licenses, and manufactures products focusing on the ''kawaii'' ("cute") segment of Japanese popular culture. Their products include stationery, school supplies, gifts, and Fashion accessory, a ...
)
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Sugarbunnies'' (2007, for Sanrio)
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Hello Kitty: Ringo no Mori no Mystery'' (2007, for Sanrio)
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Blue Drop'' (2007, with BeSTACK)
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Hello Kitty: Ringo no Mori to Parallel Town'' (2007–2008, for Sanrio)
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Sugarbunnies: Chocolat!'' (2008, for Sanrio)
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Sugarbunnies: Fleur'' (2009, for Sanrio)
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Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The Inspector'' (2010–2011)
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Picchipichi Shizuku-chan'' (2012–2013)
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Heroes: Legend of the Battle Disks'' (2013)
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Himegoto'' (2014)
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Merman in My Tub'' (2014)
*''Funassyi no FunaFunaFuna Biyori'' (2015)
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Million Doll'' (2015)
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Onsen Yōsei Hakone-chan'' (with
Production Reed, 2015)
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Pan de Peace!
was a Japanese yonkoma, four-panel manga series written and illustrated by Emily (styled as "emily"), a Japanese manga artist who mainly draws adult comics. It had been printed in Media Factory's ''Comic Cune'' magazine since August 2014 and ...
'' (2016)
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Omae wa Mada Gunma o Shiranai'' (2018)
*''Namu Amida Butsu! -Rendai Utena-'' (2019)
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Heaven's Design Team'' (2021)
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Wave!!: Let's Go Surfing!!'' (2021)
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Peach Boy Riverside'' (2021)
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Girls' Frontline'' (2022)
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Giant Beasts of Ars'' (2023)
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A Galaxy Next Door'' (2023)
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B-Project Passion*Love Call'' (2023)
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Gushing over Magical Girls'' (2024)
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Bogus Skill "Fruitmaster"'' (2025)
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Teogonia'' (2025)
Films
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Haru no Ashioto The Movie: Ourin Dakkan'' (2006)
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Alice in the Country of Hearts: Wonderful Wonder World'' (2011)
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Santa Company: Christmas no Himitsu'' (2019)
*''Wave!!: Let's Go Surfing!!'' (2020)
OVAs/ONAs
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Angel Blade Punish!'' (2004–2005)
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Tokimeki Memorial 4 Original Animation: Hajimari no Finder'' (2009)
*''Prism Magical: Prism Generations!'' (2010)
*''Sorette Dakara ne!'' (2011)
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Chōyū Sekai: Being the Reality'' (2017)
*''Japan Expo In Thailand Anime Project 2017'' (2017)
References
External links
Official website
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Japanese companies established in 1973
Mass media companies established in 1973
Japanese animation studios
Nerima
Animation studios in Tokyo
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