Over the years, the popularity and demand for anime and its counterpart Manga Comics, have grown significantly in the UK and the West. According to the Association of Japanese Animations, 60 member anime production companies now provide products in 112 countries, reaching 87 percent of the world’s population. Today we will give a list of the most outstanding anime studios. An animation studio is a company that produces animation content for its audiences. These animation studios are primarily Japanese and have created a league of their own.
Top Anime Studios List with Amazing Animations
Let’s take a look at one of the top anime studios with amazing animations.
Kyoto Animations
Kyoto Animations is one of the most respected animation studios of all time. It is a Japanese anime studio and light novel publisher. Some famous anime by this studio is- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Lucky Star, Full Metal Panic, Kanon, K-ON, Clannad: After Story, and A Silent Voice. The studio maintains a distinct, high-quality style by keeping a team of salaried staff.
Madhouse
Madhouse Inc. is a Japanese anime studio founded in 1972 by former Mushi Pro animators, including Masao Maruyama, Osamu Dezaki, Rintaro, and Yoshiaki Kawajiri. Some famous anime under Madhouse are- No Game No Life, Death Note, Parasyte, Monster, Hunter x Hunter, One Punch Man, Hajime No Ippo, Trigun, and Claymore.
Bones
The staff members of Sunrise Animation Studio Masahiko Minami, Hiroshi Osaka, and Toshihiro Kawamoto found Studio Bones in October 1998. Famous anime under this studio is- Noragami, Mob Psycho 100, Eureka Seven, Bungou Stray Dogs, Full Metal Alchemist, My Hero Academia, and Darker Than Black.
J. C. Staff
Tomoyuki Miyata found JC Staff studio in 1986. It has produced many great anime productions in the past. JC Staff’s famous works are Food Wars, Prince School, Flying Witch, A Certain Scientific Railgun, Maid Sama, Metal Fighter Miku, and Ghost Hunt.
UFOtable
The former staff of the TMS Entertainment Telecom Animation Film subsidiary found the Japanese studio UFOtable Inc. in October 2000. It is located in Nakano, Tokyo. This studio has produced hit anime such as Fate/Zero, The Garden of Sinners, God Eater, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Wit Studio
Wit Studio, Inc. was founded on June 1, 2012. This anime has produced fewer shows; however, the critics and viewers have praised their quality. Famous anime under this studio is- Attack on Titan, The Ancient Magus Bride, Great Pretender, and Vinland Saga.
MAPPA
Mappa Co., Ltd. was founded on June 14, 2011, by Masao Murayama, who also founded Madhouse. This anime studio is an acronym for Maruyama Animation Production Project Association. It has some hit anime under its title, such as God of Highschool, Jujutsu Kaisen, Dororo, Yuri!! On Fire, and Kakegurui xx.
Studio Ghibli
This reputed Japanese animation film studio is best known for its animated films and has also produced several short films, television commercials, and television commercials, and television movies. Some famous works of this studio are- My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Grave of the Fireflies.
Toei Animation
Its namesake Toei Company primarily controls this studio . This studio is responsible for the creation of massive anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece. Famous works of this animation studio are- Sailor Moon, Digimon, Dr. Slump, and Butt Detective.
Studio Pierrot
This legendary Japanese animation studio was established in May 1979 by former Tatsunoko Production and Mushi Production employees. Studio Pierrot is known for several popular anime series around the world, such as Naruto, Bleach. Its other famous productions are – Black Clover, Yu Yu Hakusho, Tokyo Ghoul, and GTO.
Sunrise
Sunrise Inc. was formerly known as Nippon Sunrise and, before that, Sunrise Studio. Rather than having anime production revolve around a single creator, Sunrise decided that production should focus on producers. Sunrise has produced hit anime series such as Yakitate!!, City Hunter, Inuyasha, Gundam, Cowboy Bebop, etc.
Production I.G
The letters I and G are derived from the last names of the company’s founder producers: Mitsuhisa Ishikawa and character designer Takayuki Goto. Some famous works of production IG are- Guilty Crown, Psycho-Pass, Eden of the East, You’re Being Summoned, Azazel and PaRappa the Rapper.
White Fox
White Fox Co. 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. Their first production was the anime series Tears to Tiara. Furthermore, Goblin Slayer and Akame ga Kill! were produced by this animation studio.
Studio Deen
This studio has three subsidiaries: Danny Donghua, a Chinese studio; Megumi, a digital works outsourcing studio; and Umidori, a 3DCG outsourcing studio. Famous works produced by Studio Deen are- Sakamoto Desu Ga, Ruroni Kenshin, Kono Subarashii, Sakura Trick, Vampire Knight, Fruits Basket, and Nurarihyon No Mago.
Studio Trigger
Studio Trigger creates anime with the visual humour and style of Gurren Lagann, defining the studio’s work, and Trigger was seen as a successor to Gainax. But similar to Kyoto Animation, they don’t release dozens of shows for the sake of it. Furthermore, this studio has produced famous works: Little Witch Academia, Kill la Kill, BNA: Brand New Animal, and Darling in the Franxx.
SHAFT Studios
Shaft Studios has been heavily influenced by director Akiyuki Shinbo, whose visual and cinematographic style avant-garde are presented in works. Furthermore, Madoka Magica, Denpa Onna, Nisekoi, Monogatari, and Katteni Kaizo are some of the most famous and critically-acclaimed shows under this production’s hat.
P. A. Works
The president and founder of this company, Kenji Horikawa, once worked for Tatsunoko Production, Production IG, and Bee Train Production before forming P. A. Works Corporation. This animation studio has hits such as Charlotte, Angel Beats, Another, The Eccentric Family, Shirobako, and Hanasaku Iroha.
Brain’s Base
Brain’s Base Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1996 by former employees of Tokyo Movie Shinsha. They have been kicking it out of the park with fantastic anime for decades. Besides this, their famous works are Durarara!!, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Blood Lad, and Kiss Him, Not Me.
Manglobe
Manglobe is one of the lesser-known animation studios by name, but their anime is quite popular. They have produced some great anime from the 2000s, such as Samurai Champloo, The World Only God Knows, Karneval, and their most recent anime, GANGSTA. They also produced other anime shows such as Eden of the East and Black Butter.
Toonz Animation India
It is an animation arm of the Singapore-based Toonz Group. Apart from being an animation studio, the firm’s tasks include firm distribution and the production of digital and gaming content. Its notable projects are- Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Return of Hanuman, and The Adventures of Tenali Rama.
UTV Toonz
Set up in 2000, UTV Toonz is a division of UTV Software Communications Ltd. This company started work as a 2D animation firm; however, in 2002, the firm moved full-fledged into digital media. Some of its popular projects are with Walt Disney Television, Cinegroupe, UNICEF, etc. Snow Queen, as well as Clootie & Dumpling, are its famous series.
Heart Entertainment Limited
This animation studio has state-of-the-art 3D and thet have worked on many projects for Walt Disney. This animation company also opened its own educational unit called- Heart Animation Academy. Walt Disney’s The Hercules, Warner Brothers’ Histeria and Tommy Nelson’s Crippled Lamb.
Padmalaya Telefilms
Padmalaya Telefilms is a subsidiary of Zee Telefilms. Services offered by this animation company include the production of animation serials, feature films, and television software. They have made 104 cartoon episodes, as well as Mondo’s library for US clients. Also, it offers its services alongside many British animation companies.
Anibrain
Anibrain is an award-winning visual and creative studio specializing in creating stunning visuals for films, TV apps, and mobiles. This animation studio worked with 95 international blockbusters, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, The Resident Evil series, Pompeii, and The Mortal Instruments.
Reliance MediaWorks Ltd.
Reliance Mediaworks Ltd. is one of India’s leading entertainment companies serving several media and films worldwide and a member of the Reliance Group. Moreover, the company has services like 2D, 3D visual effects, digital distribution, post-production, and a lot more. Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon, Conan The Barbarian, and Expendables 2.
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Maya Entertainment Ltd.
Maya Entertainment has training centers in the Middle East and Asia. This company was started to offer services in content production, animation, 3D animation and provide training in visual effects. It has global clients like Google, BBC, Sony, Disney and has worked in movies like The Mummy, Stuart Little, and many more.
Pentamedia Graphics
Pentamedia Graphics is responsible for Gulliver’s Travels, Tarzan and the Allies, Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists, The Legend of Buddha and Alibaba, The Five Warriors, Pandavas, offers visuals effects, 2D and 3D animation, film-making, and post-production services.
Crest Animation Studio Ltd.
The production house of Crest Animation Studios is in California. Formerly known as Crest Communications, this animation firm offers services to its clients in the US and UK. Jakers, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, The Adventures of Piggley-Winks, Pet Alien, and the likes.
Eight Bit Studio
Eight Bit Inc., also known as 8bit, is a Japanese animation studio established in September 2008 by former Satelight members. Their television works are- Infinite Stratos, Aquarian Evol, Busou Shinki, Encouragement of Climb, Comet Lucifer, Walkure Romanze, Tokyo Ravens, and The Fruit of Grisaia.
20th Century Animation, Inc.
20th Century Animation, Inc., originally Fox Animation Studios, is an animation production studio organized as a division of Walt Disney Studios. Furthermore, this anime studio has produced Ice Age, Robots, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!, Rio, Epic, The Peanuts Movie, and Spies in Disguise.
AKOM Production, Ltd.
Animation Korea Movie is a South Korean animation studio in Songpa-gu, Seoul, providing much work since its conception in 1985 by Nelson Shin. Furthermore, the studio also produced a portion of the overseas animation for The Simpsons Movie. It has produced hit shows such as Defenders of the Earth, Bebe’s Kids, etc.
Aija-do
Aija-do Animation Works Inc. is a Japanese animation studio established on October 4, 1978. It is famous for anime series including Spirit of Wonder, Absolute Boy, Izetta: The Last Witch, and several others, including the long-running NHK series Nintama Rantaro. Its name translates as “Hall of Asia.”
A.C.G.T.
This anime studio has developed many series, predominantly contributing to other studios and adapting works based on light novels and manga. Moreover, some television series are- Seven of Seven, Duel Masters, Human Crossing, Dear Boys, Initial D 4th Stage, Wangan Midnight, and Freezing series.
A.I.C.
Anime International Company was found on June 15, 1982. This anime studio has produced TV series such as Tenchi Universe, El-Hazard: The Wanderers, Magical Project S, Tenchi in Tokyo, Battle Athletes Victory, Vampire Princess Miyu, Burn-Up Excess, Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective, and Black Heaven.
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Artland
This anime studio has numerous noted anime series, including the award-winning Mushishi and epic Legend of the Galactic Heroes. It is also popular for producing the anime adaptation of Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Other TV series produced under this banner are- Yugo, Gag Manga Biyori, We Were There, Tytania, and Happiness!
Asahi Production Inc.
This Tokyo based Japanese anime studio was established on June 1, 1973. Asahi Production Inc. has produced classics like Hello Kitty: Ringo no Mori no Fantasy, Sugarbunnies, Hello Kitty: Ringo no Mori no Mystery, Blue Drop, Hello Kitty: Ringo no Mori to Parallel Town, Sugarbunnies: Chocolat!, Sugarbunnies: Fleur, Himegoto, and Merman in My Tub.
C2C
C2C is a Japanese animation studio established in May 2009. In Hepburn, it translates to Kabushiki-gaisha C2C. Yurumates 3D, Oneechan ga Kita, Go! Go! 575, M3: The Dark Metal, Aquarion Logos, WorldEnd, Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy, Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina.
