J.C.Staff Explained

J.C.Staff Co., Ltd.
Native Name Lang:ja
Native Name:株式会社ジェー・シー・スタッフ
Romanized Name:Khabushiki-gaisha Jē Shī Sutaffu
Type:Kabushiki gaisha
Location:Musashino, Tokyo, Japan
Founder:Tomoyuki Miyata
Key People:Tomoyuki Miyata
Michihisa Abe
Masakazu Watanabe
Yuuji Matsukura
Num Employees:241 employees (202 regulars)
Industry:Japanese animation

is a Japanese animation studio founded in January 1986 by Tomoyuki Miyata, who previously worked at Tatsunoko Production. The studio's first release was Yōtōden in 1987. They have produced several well-known anime series, such as Aria the Scarlet Ammo, Azumanga Daioh, Bakuman, the A Certain Magical Index franchise (including Railgun and Accelerator), Date A Live III, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., The Familiar of Zero, , Golden Time, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Maid Sama!, Mewkledreamy, One-Punch Man seasons 2 and 3, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Slayers, Shakugan no Shana, and Toradora!.

Productions

TV series

TitleFirst run start dateFirst run end dateBroadcast ChannelEpsNote(s)
WowserApril 5, 1988March 27, 1989TV Tokyo52Series based on Belgian comic strip Cubitus. Co-production with Telescreen Japan.
Metal Fighter MikuJuly 8, 1994September 30, 1994TV Tokyo13Original work directed by Akiyuki Shinbo.
October 5, 1995March 21, 1996TV Tokyo25Based on the Japanese role-playing game ONI series.
Maze: The Mega-Burst SpaceApril 2, 1997September 24, 1997TV Tokyo25Adaptation of the light novel series by Satoru Akahori.
Revolutionary Girl UtenaApril 2, 1997December 24, 1997TV Tokyo39Based on the original concept by Be-Papas.
Alice SOSApril 6, 1998January 28, 1999NHK14Original work directed by Shingo Kaneko.
Kare KanoOctober 2, 1998March 23, 1999TV Tokyo26Adaptation of the manga series by Masami Tsuda. Co-animated with Gainax.
Sorcerous Stabber OrphenOctober 3, 1998March 27, 1999TBS24Adaptation of the light novel series by Yoshinobu Akita.
If I See You in My DreamsNovember 30, 1998December 24, 1998TBS16Adaptation of the manga series by Noriyuki Yamahana.
Iketeru FutariFebruary 2, 1999February 26, 1999TBS16Adaptation of the manga series by Takashi Sano.
Starship Girl Yamamoto YohkoApril 4, 1999September 26, 1999TV Tokyo26Adaptation of the light novel series by Takashi Shōji.
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: RevengeOctober 2, 1999March 26, 2000TBS23Sequel to Sorcerous Stabber Orphen.
Excel SagaOctober 7, 1999March 30, 2000TV Tokyo26Adaptation of the manga series by Rikdo Koshi.
UFO BabyMarch 28, 2000February 26, 2002NHK-BS278Adaptation of the DaaDaa! Daa manga series by Mika Kawamura.
Descendants of DarknessOctober 2, 2000December 18, 2000Wowow13Adaptation of the manga series by Yoko Matsushita.
Rune SoldierApril 3, 2001September 18, 2001Wowow24Adaptation of the light novel series by Ryo Mizuno.
PaRappa the RapperApril 14, 2001January 11, 2002Fuji TV30Based on the PaRappa the Rapper video game. Production co-operation by Production I.G.
A Little Snow Fairy SugarOctober 2, 2001March 26, 2002TBS24Original work directed by Shinichiro Kimura.
Azumanga DaiohApril 8, 2002September 30, 2002TV Tokyo26Adaptation of the manga series by Kiyohiko Azuma.
Ai Yori AoshiApril 11, 2002September 26, 2002Fuji TV24Adaptation of the manga series by Kou Fumizuki.
October 1, 2002March 25, 2003TV Tokyo25Adaptation of the manga series by Kyou Shirodaira and Eita Mizuno.
Nanaka 6/17January 8, 2003March 26, 2003TV Tokyo12Adaptation of the manga series by Ken Yagami.
Someday's DreamersJanuary 9, 2003March 27, 2003TV Asahi, All-Nippon News Network12Adaptation of the manga series by Norie Yamada and Kumichi Yoshizuki.
Gunparade March: The New MarchFebruary 6, 2003April 24, 2003MBS, TV Kanagawa12Based on the Kōkidō Gensō Gunparade March video game developed by Alfa System.
Ikki Tōsen: Battle VixensJuly 30, 2003October 22, 2003AT-X, TVK, Mie TV, Chiba TV, TV Saitama, SUN13Adaptation of the manga series by Yūji Shiozaki.
R.O.D -The TV-October 1, 2003March 16, 2004Fuji TV26Sequel to Read or Die (OVA). Co-animated with Studio Deen.
Shingetsutan TsukihimeOctober 9, 2003December 25, 2003Animax, TBS, BS-i12Adaptation of the dōjin visual novel by Type-Moon.
Ai Yori Aoshi: EnishiOctober 12, 2003December 28, 2003Chiba TV, TV Kanagawa, TVS12Sequel to Ai Yori Aoshi.
MaburahoOctober 14, 2003April 6, 2004Wowow24Adaptation of the light novel series by Toshihiko Tsukiji.
Daphne in the Brilliant BlueJanuary 15, 2004July 3, 2004TV Kanagawa24Original work directed by Takashi Ikehata.
Doki Doki School HoursApril 4, 2004June 27, 2004TV Tokyo13Adaptation of the manga series by Tamami Momose.
Melody of OblivionApril 6, 2004September 21, 2004TBS24Adaptation of the manga series by Shinji Katakura. Co-animated with Gainax.
Starship OperatorsJanuary 5, 2005March 30, 2005TV Tokyo13Adaptation of the light novel series by Ryo Mizuno.
Mahoraba ~Heartful Days~January 10, 2005June 26, 2005TV Tokyo26Adaptation of the manga series by Akira Kojima.
Best Student CouncilApril 6, 2005September 28, 2005TV Tokyo, AT-X26Original work directed by Yoshiaki Iwasaki.
LovelessApril 7, 2005June 30, 2005TV Asahi12Adaptation of the manga series by Yun Kōga.
Honey and CloverApril 14, 2005September 26, 2005Fuji TV (Noitamina)24Adaptation of the manga series by Chica Umino.
July 4, 2005September 25, 2005Kids Station13Original work directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori.
Shakugan no ShanaOctober 6, 2005March 23, 2006Animax, MBS, TVA, Teletama, Chiba TV, TV Kanagawa24Adaptation of the light novel series by Yashichiro Takahashi.
KarinNovember 3, 2005May 11, 2006Wowow24Adaptation of the manga series by Yuna Kagesaki.
Yomigaeru Sora – Rescue WingsJanuary 8, 2006March 26, 2006TV Tokyo, Animax13Original work directed by Katsushi Sakurabi.
Honey and Clover IIJune 29, 2006September 14, 2006Fuji TV (Noitamina)12Sequel to Honey and Clover.
The Familiar of ZeroJuly 3, 2006September 25, 2006CTC13Adaptation of the light novel series by Noboru Yamaguchi.
Ghost HuntOctober 3, 2006March 27, 2007TV Tokyo25Adaptation of the light novel series by Fuyumi Ono.
Living for the Day After TomorrowOctober 5, 2006December 21, 2006TBS12Adaptation of the manga series by J-ta Yamada.
Di Gi Charat: Winter GardenDecember 22, 2006December 23, 2006TBS, BS-i2Spin-off of Di Gi Charat series.
Nodame CantabileJanuary 11, 2007June 26, 2007Fuji TV (Noitamina)23Adaptation of the manga series by Tomoko Ninomiya.
Sky GirlsJuly 5, 2007December 27, 2007Chiba TV26Adaptation of Sky Girls OVA.
PotemayoJuly 6, 2007September 21, 2007Tokyo MX, Chiba TV, TV Kanagawa, Teletama, KBS Kyoto, SUN-TV, Mētele, AT-X12Adaptation of the manga series by Haruka Ogataya.
The Familiar of Zero: Knight of the Twin MoonsJuly 9, 2007September 24, 2007CTC, TVK12Sequel to The Familiar of Zero.
Shakugan no Shana IIOctober 5, 2007March 28, 2008MBS, TBS, CBC, Animax24Sequel to Shakugan no Shana.
KimiKiss: Pure RougeOctober 6, 2007March 24, 2008CTC, TVK, TV Saitama, TV Aichi, MBS, RKB24Based on a dating sim game by Enterbrain.
Sky Girls TV DVD SpecialsNovember 13, 2007June 25, 2008Chiba TV9Side story of Sky Girls.
January 6, 2008March 22, 2008CTC, TVK, TV Saitama, KBS, Tokyo MX, Sun TV, MTV, BS11, GBS12Original work directed by Tatsuo Satō.
Nabari no OuApril 6, 2008September 28, 2008TV Tokyo26Adaptation of the manga series by Yuhki Kamatani.
Slayers RevolutionJuly 2, 2008September 24, 2008TV Tokyo13Sequel to Slayers TRY.
The Familiar of Zero: Rondo of PrincessesJuly 6, 2008September 21, 2008CTC, TVK12Sequel to The Familiar of Zero: Knight of the Twin Moons.
Toradora!October 2, 2008March 26, 2009TV Tokyo25Adaptation of the light novel series by Yuyuko Takemiya.
A Certain Magical IndexOctober 4, 2008March 19, 2009AT-X, Tokyo MX, Teletama, Chiba TV, MBS, TVK, CBC24Adaptation of the light novel series by Kazuma Kamachi.
Nodame Cantabile: Paris-HenOctober 9, 2008December 18, 2008Fuji TV (Noitamina)11Sequel to Nodame Cantabile.
Slayers Evolution-RJanuary 12, 2009April 6, 2009TV Tokyo13Sequel to Slayers Revolution.
Hayate the Combat Butler!!April 3, 2009September 18, 2009TV Tokyo25Sequel to Hayate the Combat Butler.
First Love LimitedApril 11, 2009June 27, 2009BS11 Digital12Adaptation of the manga series by Mizuki Kawashita.
Sweet Blue FlowersJuly 2, 2009September 10, 2009Fuji TV (Noise)11Adaptation of the manga series by Takako Shimura.
Taishō Baseball GirlsJuly 2, 2009September 24, 2009TBS12Adaptation of the light novel series by Atsushi Kagurazaka.
A Certain Scientific RailgunOctober 3, 2009March 20, 2010Tokyo MX, MBS, Chiba TV, TVK, Teletama, AT-X24Adaptation of the manga series by Kazuma Kamachi.
Nodame Cantabile: FinaleJanuary 14, 2010March 25, 2010Fuji TV (Noitamina)11Sequel to Nodame Cantabile: Paris-Hen.
Maid Sama!April 1, 2010September 23, 2010TBS, BS-TBS, Animax Asia26Adaptation of the manga series by Hiro Fujiwara.
The Betrayal Knows My NameApril 11, 2010September 19, 2010Chiba TV24Adaptation of the manga series Odagiri Hotaru.
Okami-san and Her Seven CompanionsJuly 1, 2010September 16, 2010AT-X, CTC, TVK, TV Saitama, Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, Sun TV12Adaptation of the light novel series by Masashi Okita.
BakumanOctober 2, 2010April 2, 2011NHK-E25Adaptation of the manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.
Otome Yōkai ZakuroOctober 4, 2010December 27, 2010TV Tokyo13Adaptation of the manga series by Lily Hoshino.
Tantei Opera Milky HolmesOctober 7, 2010December 23, 2010Tokyo MX12Adaptation of the manga series by Bushiroad.
A Certain Magical Index IIOctober 8, 2010April 1, 2011AT-X, Tokyo MX, Teletama, Chiba TV, MBS, TVK, CBC24Sequel to A Certain Magical Index.
Dream Eater MerryJanuary 7, 2011April 8, 2011TBS, MBS, CBC, BS-TBS, RKK13Adaptation of the manga series by Ushiki Yoshitaka.
Aria the Scarlet AmmoApril 14, 2011June 30, 2011TBS, CBC, MBS, MBC, BS-TBS12Adaptation of the light novel series by Chūgaku Akamatsu.
Heaven's Memo PadJuly 2, 2011September 24, 2011Chiba TV, TV Saitama, TV Kanagawa, Tokyo MX, AT-X, MBS, CBC12Adaptation of the light novel series by Hikaru Sugii.
Twin Angel: Twinkle ParadiseJuly 5, 2011September 20, 2011TV Kanagawa12Based on a pachisuro game from Trivy and Sammy.
Bakuman. 2October 1, 2011March 24, 2012NHK-E25Sequel to Bakuman.
Kimi to BokuOctober 4, 2011December 27, 2011TV Tokyo13Adaptation of the manga series by Kiichi Hotta.
Shakugan no Shana III: FinalOctober 8, 2011March 24, 2012Tokyo MX, Chiba TV, TV Kanagawa, MBS, CBC, AT-X, BS1124Sequel to Shakugan no Shana II.
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Act 2January 5, 2012March 22, 2012Tokyo MX12Sequel to Tantei Opera Milky Holmes. Co-animated with Artland.
Kill Me BabyJanuary 5, 2012March 29, 2012TBS13Adaptation of the manga series by Kaduho.
The Familiar of Zero FJanuary 7, 2012March 24, 2012AT-X12Sequel to The Familiar of Zero: Rondo of Princesses.
Waiting in the SummerJanuary 10, 2012March 27, 2012TVA, KBS, AT-X12Original work directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai.
Kimi to Boku 2April 3, 2012June 26, 2012TV Tokyo13Sequel to Kimi to Boku.
La storia della Arcana FamigliaJuly 1, 2012September 16, 2012Sun TV, Chiba TV12Adaptation of the visual novel series developed by HuneX.
JoshirakuJuly 5, 2012September 28, 2012MBS, TBS, CBC, BS-TBS13Adaptation of the manga series by Kōji Kumeta.
Bakuman. 3October 6, 2012March 30, 2013NHK-E25Sequel to Bakuman. 2.
Little Busters!October 6, 2012April 6, 2013Tokyo MX, TV Kanagawa, MBS, TV Aichi, BS11, AT-X26Adaptation of the visual novel developed by Key.
The Pet Girl of SakurasouOctober 9, 2012March 26, 2013Tokyo MX, MBS, TVA, TVK, Animax24Adaptation of the light novel series by Hajime Kamoshida.
A Certain Scientific Railgun SApril 12, 2013September 27, 2013Tokyo MX, AT-X24Sequel to A Certain Scientific Railgun.
The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat.April 13, 2013June 29, 2013Tokyo MX, TVA, MBS, BS11, RKB, TVh, Animax12Adaptation of the light novel series by Sou Sagara.
Futari wa Milky HolmesJuly 13, 2013September 28, 2013Tokyo MX12Sequel to Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Act 2. Co-animated with Nomad.
Golden TimeOctober 3, 2013March 27, 2014MBS, Tokyo MX, CTC, TVK, TV Saitama, TV Aichi, BS11, AT-X24Adaptation of the light novel series by Yuyuko Takemiya.
Little Busters! RefrainOctober 5, 2013December 28, 2013Tokyo MX, MBS, TV Aichi, BS11, AT-X13Sequel to Little Busters.
Witchcraft WorksJanuary 5, 2014March 23, 2014Tokyo MX, TVA, AT-X, BS11, ABC12Adaptation of the manga series by Ryū Mizunagi.
selector infected WIXOSSApril 3, 2014June 19, 2014MBS, Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, AT-X, BS1112Original work in collaboration with Tomy and Warner Bros. Japan.
Dai-Shogun – Great RevolutionApril 9, 2014June 26, 2014Tokyo MX, Sun TV, BS11, KBS, MTV, TV Saitama, CTC, TVK, GBS, TVQ12Original work directed by Takashi Watanabe. Co-animated with A.C.G.T.
Magimoji RurumoJuly 9, 2014September 24, 2014AT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS, Sun TV, TV Aichi, BS11, NBC12Adaptation of the manga series by Wataru Watanabe.
Love Stage!!July 9, 2014September 10, 2014Tokyo MX, Sun TV, BS11, MTV, TV Saitama, CTC, TVK, GBS, TVQ, Anime Network10Adaptation of the manga series by Eiki Eiki and Taishi Zaō.
selector spread WIXOSSOctober 4, 2014December 20, 2014MBS, Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, AT-X, BS1112Sequel to selector infected WIXOSS.
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes TDJanuary 4, 2015March 28, 2015Tokyo MX12Sequel to Futari wa Milky Holmes. Co-animated with Nomad.
April 3, 2015September 25, 2015TBS, MBS, CBC, BS-TBS, Animax, Tokyo MX, BS1124Adaptation of the manga series by Yūto Tsukuda and Shun Saeki.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?April 4, 2015June 27, 2015Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS, BS11, AT-X, TV Aichi13Adaptation of the light novel series by Fujino Ōmori. Also known as DanMachi.
ShimonetaJuly 4, 2015September 19, 2015AT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS, CTC, TVK, Sun TV, TV Aichi, BS1112Adaptation of the light novel series by Hirotaka Akagi.
Prison SchoolJuly 10, 2015September 25, 2015Tokyo MX, KBS, Sun TV, TV Aichi, BS11, AT-X12Adaptation of the manga series by Akira Hiramoto.
Heavy ObjectOctober 2, 2015March 25, 2016Tokyo MX, MBS, TVA, BS11, AT-X24Adaptation of the light novel series by Kazuma Kamachi.
Flying WitchApril 9, 2016June 25, 2016NTV, Sun TV, RAB, BS Nittele, MMT12Adaptation of the manga series by Chihiro Ishizuka.
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Second PlateJuly 2, 2016September 24, 2016TBS, MBS, CBC, BS-TBS, Animax, Tokyo MX, BS1113Sequel to Food WarsShokugeki no Soma.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.July 4, 2016December 26, 2016TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Hokkaido26Adaptation of the manga series by Shūichi Asō.
Taboo TattooJuly 4, 2016September 19, 2016TV Tokyo, AT-X, BS Japan12Adaptation of the manga series by Shinjirō.
Amanchu!July 8, 2016September 22, 2016AT-X, Tokyo MX, Sun TV, SBS, KBS, BS1112Adaptation of the manga series by Kozue Amano.
Lostorage incited WIXOSSOctober 8, 2016December 24, 2016BS11, Tokyo MX, KBS, Sun TV, TV Asahi Channel 112Spin-off of selector infected WIXOSS.
Urara MeirochoJanuary 5, 2017March 23, 2017TBS, CBC, Sun TV, BS-TBS, TBS Channel 112Adaptation of the manga series by Harikamo.
Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling ClubJanuary 6, 2017March 25, 2017AT-X, TVO, TVK, TVA12style=text-align:left;" Adaptation of the manga series by Noriyuki Matsumoto. Co-animated with A.C.G.T.
Schoolgirl StrikersJanuary 7, 2017April 1, 2017Tokyo MX, BS11, AT-X, KBS, Sun TV13style=text-align:left;" Adaptation of the Japanese social network game by Square Enix
Marginal#4 KISS Kara Tsukuru Big BangJanuary 12, 2017March 30, 2017Tokyo MX, AT-X, SUN, BS11, KBS12Based on the Marginal #4 franchise by Rejet.
Alice & ZorokuApril 2, 2017June 25, 2017Tokyo MX, KBS, Sun TV, BS11, AT-X12style=text-align:left;" Adaptation of the manga series by Tetsuya Imai.
Twin Angel BreakApril 7, 2017June 23, 2017Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, KBS, Sun TV, BS11, TVQ12style=text-align:left;" Based on a pachisuro game from Sammy and Trivy.
Sword OratoriaApril 14, 2017June 30, 2017Tokyo MX, KBS, Sun TV, BS1112Adaptation of the light novel series by Fujino Ōmori.
Vatican Miracle ExaminerJuly 7, 2017September 22, 2017WOWOW, Tokyo MX, AT-X, Sun TV, KBS, TV Aichi, BS11, TVQ12style=text-align:left;" Adaptation of the light novel series by Rin Fujiki.
UQ Holder!: Magister Negi Magi! 2October 2, 2017December 18, 2017Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS, BS11, AT-X, TVK12style=text-align:left;" Adaptation of the manga series by Ken Akamatsu.
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Third PlateOctober 3, 2017June 24, 2018TBS, MBS, CBC, BS-TBS, Animax, Tokyo MX, BS1124Sequel to Food WarsShokugeki no Soma: The Second Plate.
Children of the WhalesOctober 8, 2017December 24, 2017Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS, BS1112style=text-align:left;" Adaptation of the manga series by Abi Umeda.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. 2January 17, 2018June 27, 2018Netflix24Sequel to The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Lostorage conflated WIXOSSApril 6, 2018June 22, 2018Tokyo MX, BS1112Sequel to Lostorage incited WIXOSS.
Amanchu! AdvanceApril 7, 2018June 23, 2018AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS1112Sequel to Amanchu
Last PeriodApril 12, 2018June 28, 2018Tokyo MX, ABC, BS11, AT-X12Based on the Japanese role-playing game by Happy Elements.
Back Street GirlsJuly 4, 2018September 5, 2018BS11, Tokyo MX, MBS10Adaptation of the manga series by Jasmine Gyuh.
Angels of DeathJuly 6, 2018September 21, 2018AT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, TV Aichi, Sun TV, BS11, TVQ12Adaptation of the manga series by Kudan Naduka and Makoto Sanada.
Planet WithJuly 8, 2018September 23, 2018Tokyo MX, MBS, BS11, AT-X12Original work created by Satoshi Mizukami.
Hi Score GirlJuly 13, 2018September 28, 2018Tokyo MX, MBS, BS1112Adaptation of the manga series by Rensuke Oshikiri.
Production co-operation.
Animation by Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment.[1]
A Certain Magical Index IIIOctober 5, 2018April 5, 2019AT-X, Tokyo MX, Teletama, Chiba TV, MBS, TVK, CBC26Sequel to A Certain Magical Index II.
Million ArthurOctober 25, 2018June 27, 2019Tokyo MX, BS11, AT-X, SUN, TVA23Based on the Japanese massively multiplayer online role playing game by Square Enix.
Date A Live IIIJanuary 11, 2019March 29, 2019AT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS, TVA, SUN, BS11, TVQ, JAITS, TwellV, Animax12Sequel to Date A Live II.
One-Punch Man 2April 9, 2019July 2, 2019TV Tokyo12Sequel to One-Punch Man.
The Demon Girl Next DoorJuly 12, 2019September 27, 2019TBS, BS-TBS12Adaptation of the manga series by Izumi Itō.
A Certain Scientific AcceleratorJuly 12, 2019September 27, 2019AT-X, Tokyo MX, MBS, BS1112Adaptation of the manga series by Kazuma Kamachi.
Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?July 13, 2019September 28, 2019Tokyo MX, GTV, GYT, BS11, AT-X, MBS, TVA, NCC12Adaptation of the light novel series by Dachima Inaka.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IIJuly 13, 2019September 28, 2019Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS, BS11, AT-X, TV Aichi12Sequel to Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?.
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Fourth PlateOctober 12, 2019December 28, 2019TBS, MBS, CBC, BS-TBS, Animax, Tokyo MX, BS1112Sequel to Food WarsShokugeki no Soma: The Third Plate.
Hi Score Girl IIOctober 25, 2019December 20, 2019Tokyo MX, MBS, BS119Sequel to Hi Score Girl.
Production co-operation.
Animation by Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment.
A Certain Scientific Railgun TJanuary 10, 2020September 25, 2020AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11, MBS25Sequel to A Certain Scientific Railgun S.
MewkledreamyApril 5, 2020April 4, 2021TV Tokyo 48Adaptation of the Mewkledreamy character by Sanrio.
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Fifth PlateApril 10, 2020September 25, 2020TBS, MBS, CBC, BS-TBS, Animax, Tokyo MX, BS1113Sequel to Food WarsShokugeki no Soma: The Fourth Plate.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IIIOctober 3, 2020December 19, 2020Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS, BS11, AT-X12Sequel to Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? II.
WIXOSS Diva(A)LiveJanuary 9, 2021March 27, 2021Tokyo MX, BS1112Spin-off of WIXOSS series.
Skate-Leading StarsJanuary 10, 2021March 28, 2021Tokyo MX, MBS, BS11, AT-X12Original work created by Gorō Taniguchi.
Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko HouseFebruary 25, 2021January 27, 2022NHK World-Japan, NHK-E12Adaptation of the manga series by Aiko Koyama.
Combatants Will Be Dispatched!April 4, 2021June 20, 2021AT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS, SUN, BS-NTV12Adaptation of the light novel series by Natsume Akatsuki.
Blue Reflection RayApril 10, 2021September 25, 2021MBS, TBS, BS-TBS24Spin-off of the video game Blue Reflection by Gust Co. Ltd.
Edens ZeroApril 11, 2021October 3, 2021NTV25Adaptation of the manga series by Hiro Mashima.
Mewkledreamy Mix!April 11, 2021March 27, 2022TV Tokyo 50Sequel to Mewkledreamy.
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the KingdomJuly 4, 2021April 3, 2022Tokyo MX, BS1126Adaptation of the light novel series by Dojyomaru.
The Duke of Death and His MaidJuly 4, 2021September 19, 2021Tokyo MX, BS11, ytv12Adaptation of the manga series by Koharu Inoue.
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest CrestJanuary 8, 2022March 26, 2022Tokyo MX, BS11, SUN12Adaptation of the light novel series by Shinkoshoto.
Requiem of the Rose KingJanuary 9, 2022June 26, 2022Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS Kyoto, BS1124Adaptation of the manga series by Aya Kanno.
The Executioner and Her Way of LifeApril 2, 2022June 18, 2022Tokyo MX, BS11, AT-X12Adaptation of the light novel series by Mato Sato.
The Demon Girl Next Door Season 2April 8, 2022July 1, 2022TBS, BS1112Sequel to The Demon Girl Next Door.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IVJuly 23, 2022March 18, 2023Tokyo MX, BS11, AT-X22Sequel to Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? III.
Sugar Apple Fairy TaleJanuary 6, 2023September 22, 2023AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, SUN, KBS Kyoto24Adaptation of the light novel series by Miri Mikawa.
Edens Zero Season 2April 2, 2023October 1, 2023NTV25Sequel to Edens Zero.
In Another World with My Smartphone Season 2April 3, 2023June 19, 2023AT-X, TV Tokyo, BS TV Tokyo12Sequel to In Another World with My Smartphone.
Sacrificial Princess and the King of BeastsApril 20, 2023September 28, 2023Tokyo MX, BS1124Adaptation of the manga series by Yū Tomofuji.
Reign of the Seven SpellbladesJuly 8, 2023October 14, 2023Tokyo MX, BS1115Adaptation of the light novel series by Bokuto Uno.
The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 2July 9, 2023September 24, 2023Tokyo MX, BS11, ytv, AT-X12Sequel to The Duke of Death and His Maid.
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy Season 2January 8, 2024June 24, 2024Tokyo MX, BS NTV, MBS25Sequel to Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy.[2]
The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3April 7, 2024June 23, 2024Tokyo MX, BS11, ytv, AT-X12Sequel to The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 2.[3]
Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat PowersApril 8, 2024June 24, 2024AT-X, Tokyo MX, Sun TV, BS11, KBS Kyoto12Adaptation of the light novel series by Miya Kinojo.[4]
2.5 Dimensional SeductionJuly 5, 2024Tokyo MX, tvk, CTC, TVS, TVA, MBS, TVQ, BS11, AT-X, AnimaxAdaptation of the manga series by Yu Hashimoto.[5]
July 7, 2024TXN (TV Tokyo)Adaptation of the manga series by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda.[6]
Delico's NurseryAugust 8, 2024Tokyo MX, BS11, GTV, GYT, MBSBased on the Trump stage play series by Kenichi Suemitsu.[7]
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? VOctober 5, 2024Sequel to Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV.[8]
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon EmperorOctober 9, 2024Tokyo MXAdaptation of the light novel series by Sarasa Nagase.[9]
Demon Lord 2099October 2024Adaptation of the light novel series by Daigo Murasaki.[10]
Mahō Tsukai ni Narenakatta Onna no Ko no HanashiOctober 2024MBS, TBS, BS-TBSAdaptation of the novel by Yuzuki Akasaka.[11]
Magilumiere Co. Ltd.Q4 2024NTVAdaptation of the manga series by Sekka Iwata and Yu Aoki. Co-animated with Studio Moe.[12]
Honey Lemon SodaJanuary 2025Fuji TV (+Ultra)Adaptation of the manga series by Mayu Murata.[13]
Danjo no Yūjō wa Seiritsu Suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)2025Adaptation of the light novel series by Nana Nanana.[14]
One-Punch Man 3Sequel to One-Punch Man 2.[15]
Tamon's B-SideAdaptation of the manga series by Yuki Shiwasu.[16]

Films

TitleRelease dateNote(s)
Wrath of the NinjaMay 27, 1989Compilation of Yōtōden.
Gude Crest - The Emblem of GudeJune 23, 1990Adaptation of a fantasy novel by Reiko Hikawa.
Darkside BluesOctober 8, 1994Adaptation of the manga series by Hideyuki Kikuchi.
Slayers The Motion PictureAugust 5, 1995Prequel to Slayers.
Slayers ReturnAugust 3, 1996Sequel to Slayers The Motion Picture.
Slayers GreatAugust 2, 1997Sequel to Slayers Return.
Maze Bakunetsu Jikuu: Tenpen Kyoui no GiantApril 25, 1998Sequel to Maze: The Mega-Burst Space.
Slayers GorgeousAugust 1, 1998Sequel to Slayers Great.
Adolescence of UtenaAugust 14, 1999Alternative retelling of Revolutionary Girl Utena
Azumanga Daioh: The Very Short MovieDecember 22, 2001Six-minute trailer of Azumanga Daioh.
Shakugan no Shana MovieApril 21, 2007Adaptation of the first light novel of Shakugan no Shana.
February 23, 2013Original story of A Certain Magical Index.
Selector Destructed WIXOSSFebruary 13, 2016Sequel to Selector Spread WIXOSS.
February 15, 2019Original story of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?.
August 30, 2019Sequel to KonoSuba.
Aria the CrepusculoMarch 5, 2021Sequel to Aria the Avvenire.[17]
Kud WafterJuly 16, 2021Adaptation of the visual novel developed by Key.[18]
Sing a Bit of HarmonyOctober 29, 2021Original work.[19]
Aria the BenedizioneDecember 3, 2021Sequel to Aria the Crepusculo.[20]

OVAs / ONAs

TitleRelease start dateRelease end dateEpisodesNote(s)
Elf 171Original work directed by Jun'ichi Sakata.
Minna AgechauMarch 28, 19871Adaptation of a manga series by Hikaru Yuzuki
YōtōdenMay 21, 1987May 11, 19883Original work directed by Osamu Yamasaki.
Ultimate Teacher1Adaptation of a manga series by Atsuji Yamamoto
Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island 1Original work directed by Toyoo Ashida. Co-written by Akira Toriyama and Ashida.
Cleopatra DCApril 28, 1989May 24, 19913Adaptation of a manga series by Kaoru Shintani.
May 1, 1989June 1, 19892Adaptation of a manga series by Kei Kusunoki.
EarthianJuly 26, 1989December 21, 19964Adaptation of a manga series by Yun Kōga.
Tales of Yajikita CollegeSeptember 15, 1989July 25, 19912Adaptation of a manga series by Ryoko Shitto. Also known as Yaji and Kita's School Diary.
1+2=ParadiseFebruary 23, 1990April 27, 19902Adaptation of a manga series by Sumiko Kamimura
Guardian of DarknessMarch 23, 1990January 24, 19923Original work directed by Osamu Yamazaki.
Osu! Karate ClubOctober 21, 1990July 25, 19924Adaption of a manga series by Koji Takahashi.
The Heroic Legend of ArslanAugust 17, 1991September 21, 19956Adaptation of a fantasy novel series by Yoshiki Tanaka. (Episodes 5 to 6 only)
Chō Bakumatsu Shōnen Seiki TakamaruNovember 1, 1991December 20, 19912Original work directed by Toyoo Ashida.
Babel IIMarch 21, 1992October 10, 19924Adaption of a manga series by Mitsuteru Yokoyama
GorillamanJune 25, 1992December 24, 19932Adaption of a manga series by Harold Sakuishi
Gensou Jotan EllciaOctober 23, 1992September 23, 19934Original work directed by Yoriyasu Kogawa.
Nekohiki no Ororane1Original work directed by Mizuho Nishikubo.
Apfelland Monogatari1Adaptation of a manga series by Yoshiki Tanaka. Also known as Apfel Land Story.
Wolf GuyDecember 17, 1992June 21, 19936Adaptation of a manga series by Kazumasa Hirai (author) and Hisashi Sakaguchi.
Fight!Spirit of the Sword1Adaptation of a manga series by Pink Aomata.
8 Man AfterAugust 21, 1993November 22, 19934Adaptation of a manga series by Kazumasa Hirai and Jiro Kuwata.
Bad BoysSeptember 25, 1993August 9, 19985Adaptation of a manga series by Hiroshi Tanaka
Yōseiki Suikoden1Adaptation of a light novel by Hitoshi Yoshioka
Fortune Quest - Yonimo Shiawase na Bōkensha-tachiOctober 10, 1993May 5, 19944Adaptation of a manga series by Mishio Fukusawa and Natsumi Mukai
New Dominion Tank PoliceOctober 21, 1993October 21, 19946Sequel to Dominion.
Konpeki no KantaiDecember 1, 1993August 1, 200332Adaptation of an alternate history novel series by Yoshio Aramaki.
Super Dimension Century Orguss 02December 5, 1993April 25, 19956Sequel to Super Dimension Century Orguss.
Shonan Junai GumiJanuary 21, 1994January 24, 19975Adaptation of a manga series by Tooru Fujisawa
I Shall Never Return1Adaptation of a manga series by Kazuna Uchida.
Fish in the Trap1Adaptation of a manga series by Ranma Nekokichi
You're Under ArrestSeptember 24, 1994November 25, 19954Adaptation of a manga series by Kōsuke Fujishima. Co-animated with Studio Deen. (Episodes 1 to 2 only)
Bounty DogOctober 1, 1994November 1, 19942Original work directed by Hiroshi Negishi.
Captain Tsubasa: Holland Youth1Side story of Captain Tsubasa
Tokyo RevelationApril 21, 1995June 21, 19952Adaptation of a manga series of the same name. Known in Japan as Shin Megami Tensei: Tōkyō Mokushiroku.
Level C1Adaptation of a manga series by Futaba Aoi and Mitsuba Kurenai.
Galaxy Fräulein YunaSeptember 21, 1995November 22, 19952Original work created by Mika Akitaka.
Kodomo no Omocha (OVA)1Adaptation of a manga series by Miho Obana.
Starship Girl Yamamoto YohkoMarch 6, 1996June 5, 19963Adaptation of a light novel series by Shoji Takashi.
FakeApril 21, 19961Adaptation of a manga series by Sanami Matoh.
Battle Arena ToshindenJune 21, 1996August 21, 19962Based on the Battle Arena Toshinden video game series.
Maze: The Mega-Burst Space OVAJuly 24, 1996September 21, 19962Adaptation of a light novel series by Satoru Akahori.
Slayers SpecialJuly 25, 1996May 25, 19973Side story of Slayers
Garzey's WingSeptember 21, 1996April 9, 19973Original work directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino.
Private Psycho LessonSeptember 27, 1996November 1, 19962Original work directed by Tetsurō Amino
Voltage Fighter GowcaizerSeptember 27, 1996January 31, 19973Based on the Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer video game.
Galaxy Fräulein Yuna ReturnsDecember 21, 1996May 21, 19973Sequel to Galaxy Fräulein Yuna.
Kyokujitsu no KantaiFebruary 21, 1997200215Spin-off of Konpeki no Kantai.
Kōgyō Aika Volley BoysMarch 17, 1997April 25, 19972Adaptation of a manga series by Hiroyuki Murata
Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko IIAugust 6, 1997December 22, 19973Sequel to Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko.
Detatoko PrincessDecember 1, 1997May 21, 19983Adaptation of a manga series by Hitoshi Okuda.
If I See You in My DreamsApril 21, 1998December 19, 19983Adaptation of a manga series by Noriyuki Yamahana
Slayers ExcellentOctober 25, 1998March 25, 19993Sequel to Slayers Special.
Cat Soup1Based on the work of manga artist Nekojiru.
Puni Puni Poemy2Spin-off of Excel Saga.
Alien NineJune 25, 2001February 25, 20024Adaptation of a manga series by Hitoshi Tomizawa.
Armored Troopers J-Phoenix PF Lips TeamMay 12, 2002February 26, 20043Based on Takara's video game series.
EikenJune 25, 2003June 23, 20042Adaptation of a manga series by Seiji Matsuyama.
A Little Snow Fairy Sugar: Summer SpecialAugust 21, 2003August 28, 20032Sequel to A Little Snow Fairy Sugar.
Doki Doki School Hours (OVA)August 4, 2004February 2, 20057Sequel to Doki Doki School Hours.
Sky Girls1Original work directed by Yoshiaki Iwasaki.
Shakugan no Shana SP1Sequel to Shakugan no Shana.
Shakugan no Shana SOctober 23, 2009September 29, 20104Sequel to Shakugan no Shana II.
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes AlternativeAugust 25, 2012January 9, 20132Side story of Tantei Opera Milky Holmes.
Co-animated with Artland.
Kill Me Baby (OVA)1Side story of Kill Me Baby.
Little Busters! EXJanuary 29, 2014July 30, 20148Adaptation of the Little BustersEcstasy visual novel developed by Key.
Kaitou Tenshi Twin Angel: Kyun Kyun Tokimeki Paradise!!January 30, 20152Side story of Twin Angel: Twinkle Paradise.
Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma (OVA)May 2, 2016May 2, 20185Sequel to Food Wars

Shokugeki no Soma.

The Way of the HousehusbandApril 8, 2021October 7, 202110Adaptation of a manga series by Kousuke Oono.
The Way of the Househusband 2January 1, 20235Sequel to The Way of the Househusband.
Murai no KoiSeptember 4, 2024Adaptation of the manga series by Junta Shima.[21]
Duel Masters Lost: Tsuioku no SuishōOctober 4, 2024Adaptation of the manga series by Shigenobu Matsumoto and Yō Kanebayashi.[22]

Video games

TitleRelease yearGenresNote(s)
Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire1995Shoot 'em upAnimation[23]
Psychic Force1996FightingOpening animation
Langrisser III1996Tactical role-playing gameOpening animation
Money Puzzle Exchanger1997PuzzleOpening animation
Guilty Gear X2000FightingOpening animation
Shining Force EXA2007Action role-playing gameOpening animation
Mega Man ZX Advent2007Action, Platform, MetroidvaniaCutscene animation
Lux-Pain2008Visual novelOpening animation
A Certain Scientific Railgun2011Visual novelCutscene animation
Sol Trigger2012Role-playingCutscene animation[24]
Golden Time: Vivid Memories2014Visual novelCutscene animation
2015Adventure, Visual novelCutscene animation

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2's Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs, January 8 Debut. Anime News Network. December 5, 2023. December 5, 2023.
  3. Web site: The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3 Anime's Video Reveals Theme Songs, April 7 Debut. Anime News Network. March 7, 2024. March 7, 2024.
  4. Web site: Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals More Cast. Anime News Network. March 1, 2024. March 1, 2024.
  5. Web site: 2.5 Dimensional Seduction Anime Unveils More Cast, July Premiere. Anime News Network. February 5, 2024. February 5, 2024.
  6. Web site: Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Anime Reveals More Cast, July 7 Premiere. Anime News Network. May 23, 2024. May 23, 2024.
  7. Web site: Delico's Nursery Anime Reveals Theme Songs, New Promo Video, August 7 Debut. Anime News Network. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024.
  8. Web site: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V Anime's 2nd Video Unveils Theme Songs, October 4 Debut. Anime News Network. August 10, 2024. August 10, 2024.
  9. Web site: The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, October 9 Premiere. Anime News Network. August 9, 2024. August 9, 2024.
  10. Web site: Demon Lord 2099 Anime Reveals October Premiere, Theme Song Artists, Visual. Anime News Network. August 2, 2024. August 2, 2024.
  11. Web site: Project anima's Mahō Tsukai ni Narenakatta Onna no Ko no Hanashi Anime Reveals Teaser, Staff, October TV Debut. Anime News Network. February 19, 2024. February 19, 2024.
  12. Web site: Magilumiere Co. Ltd. Anime Streams 1st Full Promo Video. Anime News Network. March 19, 2024. March 19, 2024.
  13. Web site: Honey Lemon Soda TV Anime Debuts in January 2025. Anime News Network. March 11, 2024. March 11, 2024.
  14. Web site: Danjo no Yūjō wa Seiritsu Suru? Iya, Shinai!! Anime Reveals 2025 Premiere, Visual. Anime News Network. August 9, 2024. August 9, 2024.
  15. Web site: One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime's Trailer Reveals Staff, Cast. Anime News Network. February 29, 2024. February 29, 2024.
  16. Web site: Yuki Shiwasu's Tamon's B-Side Manga Gets Anime. Anime News Network. June 11, 2024. June 11, 2024.
  17. Web site: Aria 15th Anniversary Anime Film's Teaser Reveals Title, Cast, Staff, Spring 2021 Debut. Anime News Network. en. 2020-07-22.
  18. Web site: Kud Wafter Anime Crowdfunding Reaches Last Goal for Film Screening. Anime News Network. September 25, 2017. September 25, 2017.
  19. Web site: Funimation, J.C. Staff Co-produce Sing a Bit of Harmony Original Anime Film. Anime News Network. en. 2020-09-10.
  20. Web site: Aria the Benedizione Film's Teaser Video, Teaser Visual, Winter 2021 Opening Revealed. Anime News Network. en. 2021-03-21.
  21. Web site: Murai in Love Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, Disney+ & TV Premiere Dates. Anime News Network. August 8, 2024. August 8, 2024.
  22. Web site: Duel Masters LOST Net Anime Debuts on October 4. Anime News Network. July 12, 2024. July 12, 2024.
  23. Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire. CAProduction. Hudson Soft. Credits. 1995.
  24. Web site: Sol Trigger PSP Game's Story, Cyril Videos Posted. Anime News Network. July 6, 2012.