Geek Toys Explained

Geek Toys, Inc.
Native Name:株式会社ギークトイズ
Native Name Lang:ja
Romanized Name:Kabushiki-gaisha Gīku Toizu
Type:Kabushiki gaisha
Defunct:July 1, 2023
Num Employees:35
Fate:Merged with Geek Pictures
Hq Location City:3-35-13 Yayoimachi, Nakano, Tokyo
Hq Location Country:Japan
Num Locations:2
Industry:Japanese animation
Equity:¥ 10,000,000
Parent:Geek Pictures, Inc.
Footnotes:[1] [2]

is a Japanese animation studio based in Nakano, Tokyo.

Establishment

The studio was founded in South Kōenji, Tokyo in October 2017 by Tamotsu Kosano, serving a subsidiary of Japanese mass media corporation Geek Pictures, before moving to Nakano, Tokyo in February 2020.[3]

On July 3, 2023, Geek Toys announced that it had merged with its parent company, Geek Pictures on July 1 that same year, with Geek Pictures remaining as the surviving company, whilst also inheriting Geek Toys' business, rights and obligations.[4]

Works

Television series

TitleDirector(s)First run start dateFirst run end dateEpsNote(s)Ref(s)
Takuya Satō12Original work.[5]
Hensuki Itsuki Imazaki12Adaptation of the light novel series by Tomo Hanama.[6]
Plunderer Hiroyuki Kanbe24Adaptation of the manga series by Suu Minazuki.[7]
Fantasia Sango - Realm of Legends Shunsuke Machitani12Adaptation of the Fantasia Sango video game series by UserJoy Technology.[8]
Date A Live IV Jun Nakagawa12Sequel to Date A Live III. Fourth season of Date A Live.[9]
Ningen Fushin: Adventurers Who Don't Believe in Humanity Will Save the World Itsuki Imazaki12Adaptation of the light novel series by Shinta Fuji.[10]
Dead Mount Death Play Manabu Ono
Yoshihiro Satsuma
24Adaptation of the manga series by Ryohgo Narita.[11]
Liar, Liar Satoru Ono
Naoki Matsuura
12Adaptation of the light novel series by Haruki Kuō.[12]
Migi & Dali Mankyū 13Adaptation of the manga series by Nami Sano.
Co-animated with CompTown.
[13]
Date A Live V Jun Nakagawa12Sequel to Date A Live IV. Fifth season of Date A Live.[14]
Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! Michio FukudaAdaptation of the manga series by Benigashira and Muramitsu.
Co-animated with CompTown.
[15]

Films

TitleDirector(s)Release DateNote(s)Ref(s)
Date A Bullet: Dead or BulletJun NakagawaAdaptation of the light novel series by Yuichiro Higashide and Kōshi Tachibana.
Spin-off of Date A Live.
[16]
Date A Bullet: Nightmare or QueenJun NakagawaSequel to Date A Bullet: Dead or Bullet.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About us. geekpictures.co.jp. September 24, 2019.
  2. Web site: about. geektoys.co.jp. ja. May 8, 2019. January 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210121021738/https://geektoys.co.jp/about/. dead.
  3. News: 公式サイトリニューアル. Official website renewal. geektoys.co.jp. ja. February 21, 2020. November 5, 2022.
  4. Web site: 2023-07-03 . ギークピクチュアズとギークトイズ 合併に関するお知らせ . 2023-10-05 . プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1|PR TIMES.
  5. News: Crystalyn. Hodgkins. RErideD Anime Reveals Visual, 10 Character Visuals. Anime News Network. August 31, 2018. August 31, 2018.
  6. News: Rafael Antonio. Pineda. Kawaikereba Hentai demo Suki ni Natte Kuremasuka? Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, Summer Premiere. Anime News Network. March 24, 2019. March 24, 2019.
  7. News: Crystalyn. Hodgkins. Oreimo's Hiroyuki Kanbe Directs TV Anime of Suu Minazuki's Plunderer Manga. Anime News Network. March 21, 2019. March 21, 2019.
  8. News: Loo. Egan. Taiwanese RPG Series Fantasia Sango Gets October TV Anime. Anime News Network. July 30, 2021. July 30, 2021.
  9. News: Crystalyn. Hodgkins. Date A Live IV Anime's Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists, April Debut. Anime News Network. January 17, 2022. January 17, 2022.
  10. News: Crystalyn. Hodgkins. 'Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World' TV Anime Premieres in January. Anime News Network. October 11, 2022. October 11, 2022.
  11. News: Rafael Antonio. Pineda. Ryohgo Narita's Dead Mount Death Play Manga Gets TV Anime in April 2023. Anime News Network. November 15, 2022. November 15, 2022.
  12. News: Rafael Antonio. Pineda. Liar Liar Anime Reveals July 8 Premiere Date. Anime News Network. May 22, 2023. May 22, 2023.
  13. News: Egan. Loo. Migi & Dali Anime Reveals 7 More Cast Members, October 2 Premiere. Anime News Network. August 27, 2023. August 27, 2023.
  14. News: Joanna. Cayanan. Date A Live V Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals April Premiere, Previews Opening Song by Miyu Tomita. Anime News Network. February 15, 2024. February 15, 2024.
  15. News: Egan. Loo. Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! Manga Gets TV Anime in 2025. Anime News Network. July 21, 2024. July 21, 2024.
  16. News: Crystalyn. Hodgkins. Date A Bullet Anime Reveals Staff, Theatrical Anime Format, Visual. Anime News Network. March 21, 2020. March 21, 2020.
  17. News: Jennifer. Sherman. Date A Bullet Theatrical Anime Reveals 2-Part Premiere, Trailer, Songs. Anime News Network. July 10, 2020. July 10, 2020.