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Toei Animation Co., Ltd. (Japanese: 東映アニメーション株式会社, Hepburn: Tōei Animēshon Kabushiki-gaisha; /ˈtoʊ.eɪ/) is a Japanese animation studio primarily controlled by its namesake Toei Company. It was originally founded on January 23, 1948, as Japan Animated Films by Kenzō Masaoka and Sanae Yamamoto.

Key Information

The studio is known for producing numerous series, including the Sally the Witch series, the GeGeGe no Kitarō series, Mazinger Z, Galaxy Express 999, the Cutie Honey series, the Dr. Slump series, the Dragon Ball series, the Saint Seiya series, the Sailor Moon series, Slam Dunk, the Digimon series, the One Piece series, Magical Doremi, Toriko, World Trigger and the Pretty Cure series, among others. Aside from animation production, the company handles character licensing and overseas distribution and sales of its titles through its wholly-owned international subsidiaries.

Toei Animation is headquartered in Nakano, Tokyo with its studios in Higashiōizumi, Nerima, Tokyo which also houses the Toei Animation Museum [ja].[1] Toei also has an overseas studio in the Philippines known as Toei Animation Phils.

Pero, the protagonist of the studio's 1969 film adaptation of Puss in Boots, serves as its mascot.

History

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Former studio building in Nerima, Tokyo after the 1964 expansion. The building was demolished in 2014 to make room for a larger studio building in the same location (pictured below) with the Toei Animation Gallery being rebranded to the Toei Animation Museum in the process.

Early history

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The studio was founded by animators Kenzō Masaoka and Sanae Yamamoto in 1948 as Japan Animated Films (日本動画映画, Nihon Dōga Eiga) often shortened to Nichidō Eiga (日動映画). In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was renamed Toei Animation Co., Ltd. (東映動画株式会社, Tōei Dōga Kabushiki-gaisha; "dōga" is Japanese for "video", and in some extent "animation"). In 1998, the Japanese name was renamed to match with the English name. It has created a number of TV series and movies and adapted Japanese comics as animated series, many popular worldwide. Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Yasuji Mori, Leiji Matsumoto and Yōichi Kotabe have worked with the company.[5] Toei was a shareholder in the Japanese anime satellite television network Animax with other anime studios and production companies, such as Sunrise, TMS Entertainment and Nihon Ad Systems Inc.[6][7][8]

Although the Toei Company usually contracts Toei Animation to handle its animation internally for some of their works, they occasionally hire other companies to provide animation; although the Toei Company produced the Robot Romance Trilogy, Sunrise (then known as Nippon Sunrise) provided the animation. Toei Company would also enlist the help of other studios such as hiring Academy Productions to produce the animation for Space Emperor God Sigma, rather than use their own studio. Since 1962, Toei Animation uses its own production offices rather than using Toei's television division.

Toei Animation's anime which have won the Animage Anime Grand Prix award are Galaxy Express 999 in 1981, Saint Seiya in 1987 and Sailor Moon in 1992. In addition to producing anime for release in Japan, Toei Animation began providing animation for American films and television series during the 1960s and particularly during the 1980s.

Later history and ransomware attack

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In October 2021, Toei Animation announced that they had signed a strategic partnership with the South Korean entertainment conglomerate CJ ENM.[9]

On March 6, 2022, an incident occurred in which an unauthorized third party attempted to hack Toei Animation's network, which resulted in the company's online store and internal systems becoming temporarily suspended. The company investigated the incident and stated that the hack would affect the broadcast schedules of several anime series, including One Piece.[10][11] In addition, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero was also rescheduled to June 11, 2022, due to the hack.[12][13][14] On April 6, 2022, Toei Animation announced that it would resume broadcasting the anime series, including One Piece.[15][16] The following day, the Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported that the hack was caused by a targeted ransomware attack.[17]

On June 5, 2025, the company announced a new animation production label known as Eterna Animation which would focus on original works with the label's first work, Foxing announced at the same time with the short being released during 2026.[18]

On August 26 of that year, the company announced the establishment of another studio in Osaka. The "Osaka Studio" would act as its second domestic animation studio further expanding Toei Animation's production work as well as recruiting artists from the Kansai region and build ties with the local community. According to Toei Animation board member and head of production Kiichiro Yamada, he states that the labor shortage in the Japanese animation industry is a serious issue and that the studio feels that it has an urgency to recruit creators and open studios across other regions in Japan rather than having to deal with the Tokyo studio.[19]

Subsidiaries

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Subsidiary Notes
TAVAC (Toei Audio Visual Art Center) Toei's recording facility that specializes in Japanese audio, video and sound effects, and Japanese dubbing
Toei Animation Music Publishing (music division) the company's music department that maintains links with the music publishers connected with TV stations, manufacturing corporations, and productions
Toei Animation Phils., Inc. (Philippine division) the company's division that provides animation assistance for the majority of Toei-produced anime
Toei Animation Inc. (U.S. and L.A division) Toei's division located in Los Angeles; responsible for the program licensing of Toei-produced series to North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand[20]
Toei Doga US Services, Inc. U.S. domestic stock
Toei Animation Europe S.A.S. (European division) Toei's European division based in Paris, France; it engages in the production, marketing, and licensing of animation products in Europe
Toei Animation Enterprises Limited (Hong Kong division) established in Hong Kong as a joint venture with Animation International Limited in 1997;[4] it is a wholly owned subsidiary since 2009[21]
Toei Animation (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (China division)

Currently in production

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No. Title Year(s) / Release Notes Episodes Ref.
1 One Piece 1999 – present TV anime 1,138 [22]
2 PreCure 2004 – present TV anime (22nd series) 1,018 [23]
3 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir 2015 – present Produced by Toei Animation Europe S.A.S. in collaboration with Zagtoon, Method, and SAMG Animation. 131 [24][25][26]
4 Butt Detective 2018 – present TV anime 113 [27][28]
5 Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendō 2020 – present TV anime 135
6 Tōsōchū: The Great Mission 2023 – 2025 TV anime 97 [29]
7 Elemon 2023 – present Web series 30 [30]
8 Surviving Science! 2024 – present TV anime 19

TV animation

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NOTE: A few of these productions have no involvement by Toei Animation, but rather Toei Company financing other animation studios instead to produce them.

1960–69

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No. Title Series director Broadcast network(s) Eps Year(s) Notes
1 Ookami Shonen Ken
  • Sadao Tsukioka
  • Isao Takahata
 NET 86 November 11, 1963 – August 16, 1965 Toei's grand debut in TV animation
2 Fujimaru of the Wind 65 June 7, 1964 – August 31, 1965 Inspired by the manga Kaze no Ishimaru by Sanpei Shirato; animated by Yasuji Mori and Hayao Miyazaki; the anime was renamed Kaze no Fujimaru in order to associate it with its sponsor, Fujisawa Pharmaceuticals (now Astellas Pharma)
3 Jun the Space Patrol Hopper
  • Hiromi Yamamoto
  • Taiji Yabushita
 44 February 1 – November 29, 1965
4 Hustle Punch
  • Hiroshi Ikeda
  • Isao Takahata
 26 November 1, 1965 – April 25, 1966
5 Rainbow Sentai Robin
  • Shinichi Suzuki
  • Takeshi Tamiya
 48 April 23, 1966 – March 24, 1967 Adapted from the manga of the same name by Shotaro Ishinomori, which was serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine throughout 1963; co-produced by Studio Zero
6 The Prince of Pirates 31 May 2 – November 28, 1966
7 The King Kong Show Hiroshi Ikeda 25 September 10, 1966 – August 31, 1969 It is the first anime-based series produced in Japan for an American company (not counting Rankin/Bass' previous Animagic stop motion productions, which were also animated in Japan).
8 Sally the Witch
  • Toshio Katsuta
  • Hiroshi Ikeda
 109 December 5, 1966 – December 30, 1968 Adapted from the manga, which was originally titled Sunny the Witch upon first serialization, but by the time this program aired, it was changed to Sally the Witch by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, which was serialized in Shueisha's Ribon magazine for girls; episodes 1 through 17 episodes of this TV anime were filmed in black-and-white, and the remainder of the series (episodes 18 through 109) was filmed in color, making it one of the earliest color anime, alongside Mushi Production's Kimba the White Lion in 1965 and Tatsunoko Production's Speed Racer in 1967.
9 Pyunpyunmaru 26 July 3, 1967 – March 30, 1969
10 GeGeGe no Kitarō Fuji TV 65 January 3, 1968 – March 30, 1969 Adapted from the manga Hakaba no Kitaro and GeGeGe no Kitaro by Shigeru Mizuki which were serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine from 1960 to 1969
11 Cyborg 009 NET 26 April 5 – September 27, 1968 Adapted from the manga Cyborg 009 by Shotaro Ishinomori, which was serialized in Shonen Gahosha's Monthly Shonen King, Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine, Akita Shoten's Monthly Boken-Oh, and Mushi Production's COM magazines from 1964 to 1969; it is also a continuation of the 1966–1967 anime film serial, although it is in monochrome, unlike the films, which were in color
12 Akane-chan Fuji TV 26 April 6 – September 29, 1968
13 Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae NET 52 October 3, 1968 – September 24, 1969 co-production with Mushi Productions and Zero Studio
14 Himitsu no Akko-chan 94 January 6, 1969 – October 26, 1970 Adapted from the manga by comedy-king Fujio Akatsuka, which was serialized from 1962 to 1965 in Shueisha's Ribon magazine, as the first magical girl manga series; while Sally the Witch was the first magical girl anime to hit the airwaves.
15 Mōretsu Atarō 90 April 4, 1969 – December 25, 1970
16 The Smokey Bear Show American Broadcasting Company 17 September 6, 1969 – September 5, 1970 Co-production with Rankin/Bass Productions
17 Tiger Mask YTV (Later Nippon TV) 105 October 2, 1969 – September 30, 1971

1970–79

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No. Title Series director Broadcast network(s) Eps Year(s) Notes
18 Kick no Oni TBS 26 October 2, 1970 – March 26, 1971
19 Mahou no Mako-chan NET 48 November 2, 1970 – September 27, 1971
20 Sarutobi Ecchan 26 October 4, 1971 – March 27, 1972
21 Apacchi Yakyuugun October 6, 1971 – March 29, 1972
22 GeGeGe no Kitarō Fuji TV 45 October 7, 1971 – September 28, 1972 second series
23 Genshi Shonen Ryu Masayuki Akehi TBS 22 October 30, 1971 – March 25, 1972
24 Mahou Tsukai Chappy NET 39 April 3 – December 25, 1972
25 Devilman Tomoharu Katsumata July 8, 1972 – April 7, 1973
26 Astroganger Yoshikata Nitta Nippon TV 26 October 4, 1972 – March 28, 1973
27 Mazinger Z Fuji TV 92 December 3, 1972 – September 1, 1974
28 Babel Ni-Sei NET 39 January 1 – September 24, 1973
29 Microid S 26 April 7 – October 6, 1973
30 Miracle Shoujo Limit-chan 25 October 1, 1973 – March 25, 1974
31 Dororon Enma-kun Kimio Yabuki Fuji TV October 4, 1973 – March 28, 1974
32 Cutie Honey Tomoharu Katsumata NET October 13, 1973 – March 30, 1974
33 Majokko Megu-chan 72 April 1, 1974 – September 29, 1975 original series
34 Getter Robo Fuji TV 51 April 4, 1974 – May 8, 1975 Original series
35 Great Mazinger 56 September 8, 1974 – September 28, 1975
36 Calimero
  • Takeshi Tamiya
  • Yuugo Serikawa
 NET 45 October 15, 1974 – September 30, 1975
37 Shounen Tokugawa Ieyasu 20 April 9 – September 17, 1975
38 Getter Robo G Osamu Kasai Fuji TV 39 May 15, 1975 – March 25, 1976
39 Steel Jeeg Masayuki Akehi NET 74 October 5, 1975 – August 29, 1976 Original series
40 UFO Robot Grendizer Tomoharu Katsumata Fuji TV October 5, 1975 – February 27, 1977
41 Ikkyū-san Kimio Yabuki

Yoshikata Nitta

NET (later TV Asahi) 296 October 15, 1975 – June 28, 1982
42 Gaiking Tomoharu Katsumata Fuji TV 44 April 1, 1976 – January 27, 1977 Original series
43 Dash Machine Hayabusa NET (later TV Asahi) 21 April 2 – September 17, 1976
44 Chou Denji Robo Combattler V Tadao Nagahama 54 April 17, 1976 – May 28, 1977 Original series
45 Magne Robo Gakeen Tomoharu Katsumata 39 September 5, 1976 – June 26, 1977
46 Candy Candy Tetsuo Imazawa 115 October 1, 1976 – February 2, 1979
47 Jetter Mars Rintaro Fuji TV 27 February 3 – September 15, 1977 Co-produced with Tezuka Productions and Madhouse; pseudo-sequel to Tetsuwan Atom
48 Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace TV Tokyo 56 March 6, 1977 – March 26, 1978 Original series
49 Hyouga Senshi Guyslugger Noboru Ishiguro TV Asahi 20 April 12 – August 30, 1977 Co-produced with Tokyo Movie Shinsha and Oka Studios; semi-sequel to Cyborg 009
50 Chou Denji Machine Voltes V Tadao Nagahama 40 June 4, 1977 – March 25, 1978 Original series
51 Chojin Sentai Balatack Nobutaka Nishizawa 31 July 3, 1977 – March 5, 1978
52 Arrow Emblem Hawk of the Grand Prix Rintaro Fuji TV 44 September 22, 1977 – August 31, 1978 Released in the US and elsewhere as a compilation called Super Grand Prix
53 Fly High! Machine Hiryū Tokyo 12 Broadcasting 21 October 5, 1977 – March 29, 1978 Co-produced with Tatsunoko Production; a parody of both Tatsunoko's Mach GoGoGo and Toei's Dash Machine Hayabusa
54 Gekisō! Ruben Kaiser TV Asahi 17 October 10, 1977 – February 6, 1978 Co-produced with Wako Productions and Green Box
55 Majokko Tickle 45 March 6, 1978 – January 29, 1979 Original series
56 Space Pirate Captain Harlock Rintaro 42 March 14, 1978 – February 13, 1979
57 Tosho Daimos Tadao Nagahama 44 April 1, 1978 – January 27, 1979 Original series
58 SF Saiyuki Starzinger Fuji TV 73 April 2, 1978 – August 26, 1979 Sci-Fi Journey to the West: Starzinger; Spaceketeers on Force Five
59 Uchū Majin Daikengo TV Asahi 26 July 27, 1978 – February 15, 1979 Co-production with Studio Nue and Green Box
60 Galaxy Express 999 Fuji TV 113 September 14, 1978 – March 26, 1981
61 Eiko no Tenshitachi: Pink Lady Monogatari (Glorious Angels: The Story of Pink Lady) Tokyo 12 Broadcasting 33 October 24, 1978 – June 12, 1979
62 Captain Future Tomoharu Katsumata NHK General TV 52 November 7, 1978 – December 18, 1979 adaptation of the pulp-fiction sci-fi stories by Mort Weisinger
63 Hana no Ko Lunlun TV Asahi 50 February 9, 1979 – February 8, 1980
64 Cyborg 009 Ryousuke Takahashi March 6, 1979 – March 25, 1980 color remake (Sunrise co-production)
65 Mirai Robo Daltanias Tokyo 12 Broadcasting 47 March 21, 1979 – March 5, 1980 co-produced with Nippon Sunrise
66 Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero Arthur Tomoharu Katsumata Fuji TV 30 September 9, 1979 – March 30, 1980

1980–89

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No Title Series director(s) Broadcast network(s) Eps Year(s) Notes
67 Maeterlinck no Aoi Tori: Tyltyl Mytyl no Bouken Ryokou Hiroshi Sasagawa Fuji TV 26 January 9 – July 9, 1980 Co-production with Academy Productions
68 Mahou Shoujo Lalabel Hiroshi Shidara TV Asahi 49 February 15, 1980 – February 27, 1981
69 Space Emperor God Sigma TV Tokyo 50 March 19, 1980 – February 25, 1981 Co-production with Academy Productions
70 Moero Arthur: Hakuba no Ouji Fuji TV 22 April 6 – September 21, 1980
71 Ganbare Genki Rintaro 35 July 16, 1980 – April 1, 1981 Adaptation of Yū Koyama's manga of the same name
72 Hyakujuu-Ou GoLion Katsuhiko Taguchi TV Tokyo 52 March 4, 1981 – February 24, 1982
73 Hello! Sandybell Hiroshi Shidara TV Asahi 47 March 6, 1981 – February 26, 1982
74 Wakakusa Monogatari Yori Wakakusa no Yon Shimai Kazuya Miyazaki Tokyo 12 26 April 7 – September 29, 1981 Co-produced with Kokusai Eiga-sha
75 Dr. Slump: Arale-chan Minoru Okazaki Fuji TV 243 April 8, 1981 – February 19, 1986 Adaptation of Akira Toriyama's manga of the same name
76 Shin Taketori Monogatari: 1000-nen Joou Nobutaka Nishizawa 42 April 16, 1981 – March 25, 1982
77 Tiger Mask Nisei Kōzō Morishita TV Asahi 33 April 20, 1981 – January 18, 1982
78 Ginga Senpuu Braiger Takao Yotsuji TV Tokyo 39 October 6, 1981 – June 30, 1982 Co-produced with Kokusai Eiga-sha
79 Honey Honey no Suteki na Bouken Takeshi Shirato Fuji TV 29 October 7, 1981 – May 1, 1982 Co-produced with Kokusai Eiga-sha
80 Asari-chan Osamu Kasai TV Asahi 54 January 25, 1982 – February 28, 1983
81 Kikou Kantai Dairugger XV Kōzō Morishita TV Tokyo 52 March 3, 1982 – March 23, 1983
82 Patalliro! Nobutaka Nishizawa Fuji TV 49 April 8, 1982 – May 13, 1983
83 The Kabocha Wine Kimio Yabuki TV Asahi 95 July 5, 1982 – August 27, 1984
84 Waga Seishun no Arcadia: Mugen Kidou SSX TBS 22 October 13, 1982 – March 30, 1983
85 Aishite Knight Osamu Kasai TV Asahi 42 March 1, 1983 – January 24, 1984
86 Kousoku Denjin Albegus Kōzō Morishita TV Tokyo 45 March 30, 1983 – February 8, 1984
87 Kinnikuman
  • Tetsuo Imazawa
  • Yasuo Yamayoshi
 Nippon TV 137 April 3, 1983 – October 1, 1986
88 Stop!! Hibari-kun! Takashi Hisaoka Fuji TV 35 May 20, 1983 – January 27, 1984
89 Bemubemu Hunter Kotengu Tenmaru Hiroshi Shidara 19 May 26 – October 27, 1983
90 Yume Senshi Wingman Tomoharu Katsumata TV Asahi 47 February 7, 1984 – February 26, 1985
91 Tongari Boushi no Memoru Osamu Kasai 50 March 3, 1984 – March 3, 1985
92 Video Senshi Lezarion Kōzō Morishita TBS 45 March 4, 1984 – February 3, 1985 Co-produced with Daewon Animation, Sei Young Animation and Gyoyuk Animation
93 Gu-Gu Ganmo Yoshikata Nitta Fuji TV 50 March 18, 1984 – March 17, 1985
94 Hokuto no Ken Toyoo Ashida 109 October 11, 1984 – March 5, 1987
95 Haai Step Jun Hiroshi Shidara TV Asahi 45 March 10, 1985 – January 12, 1986
96 Konpora Kid Kōzō Morishita 26 June 3 – December 23, 1985
97 Gegege no Kitaro Hiroki Shibata

Osamu Kasai

Fuji TV 108 October 12, 1985 – February 6, 1988 Third series
98 Maple Town Monogatari Junichi Satō TV Asahi 52 January 19, 1986 – January 11, 1987
99 Dragon Ball Fuji TV 153 February 26, 1986 – April 12, 1989 Adaptation of Akira Toriyama's manga of the same name
100 Ginga Nagareboshi Gin Tomoharu Katsumata TV Asahi 21 April 7 – August 22, 1986
101 Go-Q-Choji Ikkiman Nobutaka Nishizawa Nippon TV 32 April 13 – November 23, 1986
102 Saint Seiya Yasuhito Kikuchi TV Asahi 114 October 11, 1986 – April 1, 1989
103 Shin Maple Town Monogatari: Palm Town-hen Junichi Sato 50 January 18 – December 27, 1987 Broadcast in the U.S. on Nickelodeon as Maple Town
104 Hokuto no Ken 2 Toyoo Ashida Fuji TV 43 March 12, 1987 – February 18, 1988
105 Transformers: The☆Headmasters Katsutoshi Sasaki Nippon TV 35 July 3, 1987 – March 28, 1988 First in a trilogy of Japanese-exclusive Transformers shows.
106 Sanrio Anime Sekai Meisaku Gekijou Yoshio Kuroda 13 September 19 – December 12, 1987 It was an international co-production between the US and Japan. Animation was by Toei Animation (Japan) with help from Korean studio Big Star, but the scripts and voices were all in English. It aired on CBS in the US in 1987.
107 Bikkuriman Yukio Kaizawa TV Asahi 75 October 11, 1987 – April 2, 1989
108 Kamen no Ninja Akakage Susumu Ishizaki Nippon TV 23 October 13, 1987 – March 22, 1988
109 Lady Lady!! Hiroshi Shidara TBS 21 October 21, 1987 – March 23, 1988
110 Tatakae!! Ramenman Masayuki Akehi Nippon TV 35 January 10 – September 11, 1988 Kinnikuman spin-off
111 Gegege no Kitaro: Jigoku-hen Osamu Kasai Fuji TV 7 February 8 – March 21, 1988
112 Sakigake!! Otokojuku Nobutaka Nishizawa 34 February 25 – November 14, 1988
113 World Masterpiece Theater TV Tokyo 4 April 7 – April 28, 1988 Introduced many to timeless tales and is known for its beautiful animation style and heartwarming (or sometimes tearjerking) stories.
114 Transformers: Choujin Master Force Tetsuo Imazawa Nippon TV 43 April 12, 1988 – March 7, 1989 Second in a trilogy of Japanese-exclusive Transformers shows
115 Hello! Lady Lynn Hiroshi Shidara TV Tokyo 36 May 12, 1988 – January 26, 1989 Second season of Lady Lady!!
116 Himitsu no Akko-chan 2 Hiroki Shibata Fuji TV 61 October 9, 1988 – December 24, 1989 Second season of Himitsu no Akko-chan
117 Tatakae! Chou Robot Seimeitai Transformers Victory Yoshikata Nitta Nippon TV 38 March 14 – December 19, 1989 It's the final installment in the original Transformers Generation 1 storyline and the only one entirely produced in Japan.
118 Shin Bikkuriman Yukio Kaizawa TV Asahi 72 April 9, 1989 – August 26, 1990 Sequel of Bikkuriman
119 Akuma-kun Junichi Sato 42 April 15, 1989 – March 24, 1990
120 Dragon Ball Z Daisuke Nishio Fuji TV 291 April 26, 1989 – January 31, 1996 Adaptation of the second installment of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball series
121 Mahoutsukai Sally 2 Osamu Kasai TV Asahi 88 October 9, 1989 – December 22, 1990 Sequel and a reboot of Mahoutsukai Sally
122 Kariage-kun Hiroki Shibata Fuji TV 59 October 17, 1989 – December 21, 1990 An anime adaptation of a long-running gag manga of the same name by Masashi Ueda

1990–99

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No. Title Series director Broadcast network(s) Eps Year(s) Notes
123 Mouretsu Ataro Junichi Sato TV Asahi 34 April 21 – December 22, 1990
124 Magical Taluluto Masahiko Ōkura

Shigeyasu Yamauchi

87 September 9, 1990 – May 10, 1992
125 Goldfish Warning! Junichi Sato 54 January 12, 1991 – February 29, 1992
126 Getter Robo Go Hiroki Shibata TV Tokyo 50 February 11, 1991 – January 27, 1992
127 Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsu-hen Atsutoshi Umezawa Nippon TV 46 October 6, 1991 – September 27, 1992
128 Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Nobutaka Nishizawa TBS October 17, 1991 – September 24, 1992
129 Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Junichi Sato TV Asahi March 7, 1992 – February 27, 1993
130 Super Bikkuriman Yukio Kaizawa 44 May 17, 1992 – April 4, 1993
131 Shin Calimero Tsuneo Tominaga TV Tokyo 52 October 15, 1992 – September 9, 1993
132 Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R Junichi Satō (eps 1–13)

Kunihiko Ikuhara (eps 14–43)

TV Asahi 43 March 6, 1993 – March 12, 1994
133 GS Mikami Atsutoshi Umezawa 45 April 11, 1993 – March 6, 1994
134 Slam Dunk Nobutaka Nishizawa 101 October 16, 1993 – March 23, 1996
135 Aoki Densetsu Shoot! Daisuke Nishio Fuji TV 58 November 7, 1993 – December 25, 1994
136 Marmalade Boy Akinori Yabe TV Asahi 76 March 13, 1994 – September 3, 1995
137 Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S Kunihiko Ikuhara 38 March 19, 1994 – February 25, 1995
138 Shinken Densetsu: Tight Road Yukio Kaizawa TV Tokyo 13 October 7 – December 28, 1994
139 Kuusou Kagaku Sekai Gulliver Boy Toyoo Ashida Fuji TV 50 January 8 – December 24, 1995
140 Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Kunihiko Ikuhara TV Asahi 39 March 4, 1995 – March 2, 1996
141 Sekai Meisaku Douwa: Wow! Maerchen Oukoku Hiroshi Shidara Fuji TV 26 April 7 – September 29, 1995
142 Gokinjo Monogatari Atsutoshi Umezawa TV Asahi 50 September 10, 1995 – September 1, 1996
143 Gegege no Kitaro Daisuke Nishio Fuji TV 114 January 7, 1996 – March 29, 1998 Fourth series; Toei's first work using digital animation from episode 64 onward
144 Dragon Ball GT Osamu Kasai 64 February 7, 1996 – November 19, 1997
145 Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars Takuya Igarashi TV Asahi 34 March 9, 1996 – February 8, 1997
146 Jigoku Sensei Nube Yukio Kaizawa 49 April 13, 1996 – June 21, 1997
147 Hana yori Dango Shigeyasu Yamauchi 51 September 8, 1996 – August 31, 1997
148 Cutie Honey F Noriyo Sasaki 39 February 15, 1997 – January 31, 1998
149 Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Daisuke Nishio Nippon TV 148 April 7, 1997 – September 11, 2000
150 Azumi Mamma★Mia Yukio Kaizawa TV Asahi 60 July 7 – October 2, 1997
151 Yume no Crayon Oukoku Junichi Sato 70 September 7, 1997 – January 31, 1999
152 Hanitarou desu Yukio Kaizawa October 6, 1997 – January 22, 1998
153 Dr. Slump Shigeyasu Yamauchi Fuji TV 74 November 26, 1997 – September 22, 1999 Second series
154 Haruniwa Ie no 3 Nin-me Tetsu Yamada TV Asahi 45 January 23 – March 26, 1998
155 Kocchi Muite Miiko Takao Yoshizawa 42 February 14, 1998 – February 6, 1999
156 Heli-Tako Puu-chan Mitsuo Hashimoto
157 Fushigi Mahou Fun Fun Pharmacy Yukio Kaizawa 48 February 15, 1998 – February 6, 1999
158 Yu-Gi-Oh! Hiroyuki Kakudō 27 April 4 – October 10, 1998
159 Himitsu no Akko-chan 3 Hiroki Shibata Fuji TV 44 April 5, 1998 – February 28, 1999
160 Shugogetten! Yukio Kaizawa TV Asahi 22 October 17, 1998 – April 3, 1999
161 Magical Doremi
  • Junichi Satō
  • Takuya Igarashi
 51 February 7, 1999 – January 30, 2000
162 Phantom Thief Jeanne Atsutoshi Umezawa 44 February 13, 1999 – January 29, 2000
163 Digimon Adventure Hiroyuki Kakudō Fuji TV 54 March 7, 1999 – March 26, 2000
164 One Piece
  • Kōnosuke Uda (eps 1–278)
  • Junji Shimizu (eps 131–159)
  • Munehisa Sakai (eps 244–372)
  • Hiroaki Miyamoto (eps 352–679)
  • Toshinori Fukazawa (eps 663–891)
  • Tatsuya Nagamine (eps 780–782; eps 892-)
  • Satoshi Itō (eps 780–782; eps 962–)
  • Aya Komaki (eps 892–961)
  • Kōhei Kureta (eps 892–1030)
  • Yasunori Koyama (ep 1031–)
 1127 October 20, 1999 – present

2000–09

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No. Title Series director Broadcast network(s) Eps Year(s) Notes
165 Mushrambo Tetsuo Imazawa TV Asahi 32 February 5 – September 23, 2000 Original series
166 Ojamajo Doremi Sharp Takuya Igarashi 49 February 6, 2000 – January 28, 2001
167 Digimon Adventure 02 Hiroyuki Kakudō Fuji TV 50 April 2, 2000 – March 25, 2001
168 Shoubushi Densetsu Tetsuya Nobutaka Nishizawa TV Asahi 20 October 7, 2000 – March 24, 2001
169 Pi Po Pa Po Patrol-kun Mitsuo Hashimoto Fuji TV 65 December 4, 2000 – March 7, 2001
170 Motto! Ojamajo Doremi Takuya Igarashi TV Asahi 50 February 4, 2001 – January 27, 2002 Original series
171 Digimon Tamers Yukio Kaizawa Fuji TV 51 April 1, 2001 – March 31, 2002
172 Nono-chan Nobutaka Nishizawa TV Asahi 61 July 7, 2001 – September 28, 2002
173 Kinnikuman II Sei Toshiaki Komura TV Tokyo 51 January 9 – December 25, 2002
174 Kanon Naoyuki Itō Fuji TV 13 January 31 – March 28, 2002
175 Ojamajo Doremi Dokkaan! Takuya Igarashi TV Asahi 51 February 3, 2002 – January 26, 2003 Original series
176 Digimon Frontier Yukio Kaizawa Fuji TV 50 April 7, 2002 – March 30, 2003
177 Tsuri Baka Nisshi Tetsuo Imazawa TV Asahi 36 November 2, 2002 – September 13, 2003
178 Ashita no Nadja Takuya Igarashi 50 February 2, 2003 – January 25, 2004 Original series
179 Air Master Daisuke Nishio Nippon TV 27 April 2 – October 1, 2003
180 Konjiki no Gash Bell!!
  • Tetsuji Nakamura
  • Yukio Kaizawa
 Fuji TV 150 April 6, 2003 – March 26, 2006
181 Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Hiroki Shibata TV Asahi 76 November 8, 2003 – October 15, 2005
182 Futari wa Precure Daisuke Nishio 49 February 1, 2004 – January 30, 2005 Original series
183 Kinnikuman II Sei: Ultimate Muscle Toshiaki Komura TV Tokyo 13 April 8 – July 1, 2004 Japanese broadcast of the American second season
184 Bouken Ou Beet Tatsuya Nagamine 52 September 30, 2004 – September 29, 2005
185 Ring ni Kakero 1 Toshiaki Komura TV Asahi 12 October 6 – December 15, 2004
186 Xenosaga The Animation Gō Koga January 6 – March 24, 2005 Based on the video game series by Namco
187 Futari wa Precure: Max Heart Daisuke Nishio 47 February 6, 2005 – January 29, 2006 Original series
188 Bouken Ou Beet Excellion Tatsuya Nagamine TV Tokyo 25 October 6, 2005 – March 30, 2006
189 Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu Masahiro Hosoda TV Asahi 39 November 12, 2005 – September 24, 2006 Original series
190 Kinnikuman II Sei: Ultimate Muscle 2 Toshiaki Komura TV Tokyo 13 January 5 – March 30, 2006 Additional U.S.-produced episodes
191 Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror
  • Hidehiko Kadota (Tenshu Monogatari - anime)
  • Kenji Nakamura (Bakeneko)
  • Kouzou Nagayama (Tenshu Monogatari)
  • Tetsuo Imazawa (Yotsuya Kaidan)
 Fuji TV 11 January 13 – March 24, 2006
192 Futari wa Precure: Splash☆Star Toshiaki Komura TV Asahi 49 February 5, 2006 – January 28, 2007 Original series
193 Digimon Savers Naoyuki Itō Fuji TV 48 April 2, 2006 – March 25, 2007
194 Air Gear Hajime Kamegaki TV Tokyo 25 April 5 – September 27, 2006
195 Ring ni Kakero 1: Nichibei Kessen-hen Yukio Kaizawa TV Asahi 12 April 6 – June 12, 2006
196 Kamisama Kazoku Masatoshi Chioka Animax 13 May 18 – August 10, 2006
197 Binbou Shimai Monogatari Yukio Kaizawa TV Asahi 10 June 30 – September 15, 2006
198 Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z Megumu Ishiguro TV Tokyo 52 July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007 Japanese spin-off of Cartoon Network's The Powerpuff Girls
199 Giniro no Olynsis: Tokito Katsumi Tokoro Nagoya TV 12 October 6 – December 22, 2006
200 Happy☆Lucky Bikkuriman Gō Koga TV Asahi 46 October 15, 2006 – September 30, 2007
201 Yes! Precure 5 Toshiaki Komura 49 February 4, 2007 – January 27, 2008 Original series
202 Gegege no Kitaro Yukio Kaizawa Fuji TV 100 April 1, 2007 – March 29, 2009 Fifth series
203 Lovely Complex Kōnosuke Uda TBS 24 April 7 – September 29, 2007
204 Taichi Senjimon Hiroki Shibata KBS 39 April 29, 2007 – January 20, 2008
205 Mononoke Kenji Nakamura Fuji TV 12 July 13 – September 28, 2007 Original series
206 Hatara Kids Mai Ham Gumi Tetsuo Imazawa TV Asahi 50 October 7, 2007 – October 5, 2008
207 Hakaba Kitaro Masatoshi Chioka Fuji TV 11 January 11 – March 21, 2008
208 Yes! Precure 5 GoGo! Toshiaki Komura TV Asahi 48 February 3, 2008 – January 25, 2009 Original series
209 Uchi no 3 Shimai Izumi Todo TV Tokyo 102 April 8, 2008 – March 30, 2010 Based off the author's 2005 blog of the same name. Adapts stories from the blog, and features original segments.
210 RoboDz Daisuke Nishio Toon Disney 26 June 2 – November 24, 2008
211 Battle Spirits: Shounen Toppa Bashin Mitsuru Hongo TV Asahi 50 September 7, 2008 – September 6, 2009
212 Negibouzu no Asatarou
  • Hidehito Ueda (7 episodes)
  • Hideki Hiroshima (6 episodes)
  • Hiroki Shibata (6 episodes)
  • Hiroyuki Kakudō (4 episodes)
  • Masahiro Hosoda (eps 34, 42)
  • Masatoshi Chioka (ep 32)
  • Morio Hatano (eps 35, 46)
  • Noriyo Sasaki (4 episodes)
  • Tetsuo Imazawa (6 episodes)
  • Yōko Ikeda (eps 1, 22)
  • Yuriko Kado (eps 4, 13)
 48 October 12, 2008 – September 27, 2009
213 Fresh Precure!
  • Akifumi Zako (eps 16–50)
  • Junji Shimizu
 50 February 1, 2009 – January 30, 2010 Original series
214 Marie & Gali
  • Kōhei Kureta
  • Yukio Kaizawa
 NHK 40 March 31, 2009 – March 23, 2010
215 Dragon Ball Kai Yasuhiro Nowatari Fuji TV 97 April 5, 2009 – March 27, 2011 Remastered of Dragon Ball Z
216 Kaidan Restaurant Yōko Ikeda TV Asahi 23 October 13, 2009 – June 8, 2010
217 Kuuchuu Buranko Kenji Nakamura Fuji TV 11 October 15 – December 24, 2009

2010–19

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No. Title Series director(s) Broadcast network(s) Eps Year(s) Notes
218 Heartcatch Precure! Tatsuya Nagamine TV Asahi 49 February 7, 2010 – January 30, 2011 Original series
219 Marie & Gali ver. 2.0
  • Kōhei Kureta
  • Yukio Kaizawa
 NHK 30 March 20, 2010 – March 22, 2011
220 Ketsuinu Haruki Kasugamori AT-X 13 April 1 – May 31, 2010
221 Ring ni Kakero 1: Kage Dou-hen Toshiaki Komura Animax 6 April 2 – June 17, 2010
222 Digimon Xros Wars Tetsuya Endō TV Asahi 30 July 6, 2010 – March 8, 2011 Original series
223 Suite Precure♪ Munehisa Sakai 48 February 6, 2011 – January 29, 2012
224 Digimon Xros Wars: Aku no Death General to Nanatsu no Oukoku Tetsuya Endō 24 April 3 – September 25, 2011
225 Toriko
  • Akifumi Zako
  • Hidehito Ueda (eps 100–131)
 Fuji TV 147 April 3, 2011 – March 30, 2014
226 Ring ni Kakero 1: Sekai Taikai-hen Hiroshi Ikehata Animax 6 April 10 – June 12, 2011
227 Digimon Xros Wars: Toki wo Kakeru Shounen Hunter-tachi Yukio Kaizawa TV Asahi 25 October 2, 2011 – March 25, 2012 Original series
228 Smile Precure! Takashi Otsuka 48 February 5, 2012 – January 27, 2013
229 Saint Seiya Omega
  • Kōhei Kureta (ep 73)
  • Morio Hatano (eps 1-51)
  • Tatsuya Nagamine (ep 52)
 97 April 1, 2012 – March 30, 2014
230 Tanken Driland Toshinori Fukazawa TV Tokyo 37 July 7, 2012 – March 30, 2013
231 Dokidoki! Precure Gō Koga TV Asahi 49 February 3, 2013 – January 26, 2014 Original series
232 Tanken Driland: 1000-nen no Mahou
  • Narumi Kuroda (eps 64–88)
  • Toshinori Fukazawa (eps 38–63)
 TV Tokyo 51 April 6, 2013 – March 29, 2014
233 Kyousou Giga Rie Matsumoto Tokyo MX 10 October 10 – December 19, 2013 Original series
234 Happiness Charge Precure! Tatsuya Nagamine TV Asahi 49 February 2, 2014 – January 25, 2015
235 Majin Bone Kōnosuke Uda TV Tokyo 52 April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015
236 Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers Toshiaki Komura 51 April 2, 2014 – March 25, 2015 Japanese-American co-production with Marvel Comics and Walt Disney Japan
237 Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns Yutaka Tsuchida Nippon TV 25 April 5 – September 27, 2014
238 Abarenbou Rikishi!! Matsutaro Yukio Kaizawa TV Asahi 23 April 6 – September 28, 2014
239 Dragon Ball Kai Togo Shoji Fuji TV 61 April 6, 2014 – June 28, 2015 Remastered version of the Majin Buu saga that adheres more to the manga's story.
240 World Trigger Mitsuru Hongo TV Asahi 73 October 5, 2014 – April 3, 2016
241 Go! Princess Precure Yūta Tanaka 50 February 1, 2015 – January 31, 2016 Original series
242 Dragon Ball Super
  • Kouhei Hatano (eps 68–76)
  • Masatoshi Chioka (eps 1-46)
  • Morio Hatano (eps 33–76)
  • Ryōta Nakamura (eps 77–131)
  • Tatsuya Nagamine (eps 77–131)
 Fuji TV 131 July 5, 2015 – March 25, 2018
243 Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns (Season 2) Yōko Ikeda Nippon TV 22 October 3, 2015 – March 26, 2016
244 Mahoutsukai Precure! Masato Mitsuka TV Asahi 50 February 7, 2016 – January 29, 2017 Original series
245 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season III Chiaki Kon Tokyo MX 13 April 4 – June 27, 2016 Death Busters arc
246 Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters Gō Koga TV Tokyo 52 October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017 Original series
247 Tiger Mask W Toshiaki Komura TV Asahi 38 October 2, 2016 – July 2, 2017 Third series
248 Kirakira☆Precure A La Mode
  • Kōhei Kureta
  • Yukio Kaizawa
 49 February 5, 2017 – January 28, 2018 Original series
249 Seikaisuru Kado Kazuya Murata Tokyo MX 12 April 7 – June 30, 2017
250 Hug tto! Precure
  • Akifumi Zako
  • Junichi Satō
 TV Asahi 49 February 4, 2018 – January 27, 2019
251 Gegege no Kitaro (2018) Kouji Ogawa Fuji TV 97 April 1, 2018 – March 29, 2020 Sixth series
252 Oshiri Tantei Hiroki Shibata NHK 10 May 3 – August 25, 2018
253 Bakutsuri Bar Hunter Kenji Seto TV Tokyo 25 October 2, 2018 – March 26, 2019 co-production with Studio Gallop
254 Oshiri Tantei (Season 2) Hiroki Shibata NHK 16 December 1, 2018 – March 30, 2019
255 Star☆Twinkle Precure Hiroaki Miyamoto TV Asahi 49 February 3, 2019 – January 26, 2020 Original series
256 Oshiri Tantei (Season 3) Hiroki Shibata NHK 13 July 6 – September 28, 2019

2020–present

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No. Title Series director(s) Broadcast network Eps Year(s) Notes
257 Healin' Good Pretty Cure Yoko Ikeda ANN 45 February 2, 2020 – February 21, 2021 Original series
258 Oshiri Tantei (Season 4) Hiroki Shibata NHK 13 April 4 – June 27, 2020
259 Future's Folktales Masami Shimoda J Tele 13 Original series
260 Digimon Adventure Masato Mitsuka Fuji TV 67 April 5, 2020 – September 26, 2021 reboot of Digimon Adventure
261 Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendō Satoshi Tomioka NHK Educational TV 135 September 8, 2020 – present co-production with Kanaban Graphics
262 Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Kazuya Karasawa TV Tokyo 100 October 3, 2020 – October 22, 2022
263 World Trigger (Season 2) Morio Hatano TV Asahi 12 January 10 – April 4, 2021
264 Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure Yutaka Tsuchida ANN 46 February 28, 2021 – January 30, 2022 Original series
265 Oshiri Tantei (Season 5) Hiroki Shibata NHK 13 April 3 – June 26, 2021
266 Digimon Ghost Game
  • Kimitoshi Chioka
  • Masato Mitsuka
 Fuji TV 67 October 3, 2021 – March 26, 2023
267 World Trigger (Season 3) Morio Hatano TV Asahi 14 October 10, 2021 – January 23, 2022
268 Oshiri Tantei (Season 6) Hiroki Shibata NHK 13 April 9 – July 2, 2022
269 Delicious Party Pretty Cure Toshinori Fukazawa ANN 45 February 6, 2022 – January 29, 2023 Original series
270 Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure Koji Ogawa ANN 50 February 5, 2023 – January 28, 2024
271 Tōsōchū: The Great Mission
  • Yukio Kaizawa
  • Kōhei Kureta
 Fuji TV 97 April 2, 2023 – March 30, 2025
272 Oshiri Tantei (Season 7) Hiroki Shibata NHK 8 April 8 – May 27, 2023
273 Ikimono-san Atsushi Wada TBS 12 July 8 – September 30, 2023 Co-production with Studio Deer
274 Oshiri Tantei (Season 8) Hiroki Shibata NHK 7 October 7 – November 18, 2023
275 Power of Hope: PreCure Full Bloom Takayuki Hamana NHK Educational TV 12 October 7 – December 23, 2023 Co-production with Studio Deen[31]
276 Le College Noir TBA TBA 6 October 31, 2023 – November 14, 2023 Co-production with Studio La Cachette[32]
277 Wonderful PreCure! Masanori Sato ANN 50 February 4, 2024 – January 26, 2025 Original series
278 Oshiri Tantei (Season 9) Hiroki Shibata NHK 5 April 6, 2024 – present
279 Girls Band Cry Kazuo Sakai Tokyo MX 13 April 6 – June 29, 2024 [33]
280 Dragon Ball Daima
  • Yoshitaka Yashima
  • Aya Komaki
 Fuji TV 20 October 11, 2024 – February 28, 2025
281 Witchy Pretty Cure!! Mirai Days Takayuki Hamana ANN 12 January 11, 2025 – March 30, 2025 Sequel to Witchy Pretty Cure!. Co-production with Studio Deen.[31]
282 You and Idol Pretty Cure Chiaki Kon ANN 12 February 2, 2025 – present Original series
283 Digimon Beatbreak Hiroaki Miyamoto Fuji TV October 5, 2025 [34][35]
284 Gosu TBA TBA TBA Co-production with Studio Mir and Studio N[36]

Television films and specials

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Show Broadcast network Year Duration Alternate title Notes
King of the World: The King Kong Show NET December 31, 1966 56 Sekai no Ōja: Kingu Kongu Taikai Pilot episode of The King Kong Show dubbed into Japanese; produced with Videocraft International
Captain Future: The Great Race in the Solar System NHK December 31, 1978 58 Captain Future: Kareinaru Taiyoukei Race Sequel of Captain Future
Ashita no Eleven-tachi Nippon TV January 7, 1979 70 Tomorrow's Eleven
Pink Lady Monogatari: Eiko no Tenshi-tachi June 19 – June 26, 1979 25 Pink Lady Story: Angels of Glory
Daikyouryuu no jidai Nippon TV July 10, 1979 71 Age of the Great Dinosaurs
Jean Valjean Monogatari Fuji TV September 15, 1979 69 Les Misérables Adapted from the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo; aired as part of Fuji TV's "Nissei Family Special"
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!! October 11, 1979 93 Ginga Tetsudo 999: Kimi wa Senshi no You ni Ikirareru ka!! Retelling of episodes 12 and 13 "The Fossilized Warrior - Part 1" and "The Fossilized Warrior - Part 2" from the original series
Galaxy Express 999: Emeraldes the Eternal Wanderer April 3, 1980 48 Ginga Tetsudo 999: Eien no Tabibito Emeraldas Retelling of episode 22 "The Pirate Ship Queen Emeraldes" from the original series
Wakakusa Monogatari May 3, 1980 68 Little Women Adapted from the novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott; aired as part of Fuji TV's "Nissei Family Special"
Yami no Teiō: Kyūketsuki Dracula TV Asahi August 19, 1980 94 The Emperor of Darkness: The Vampire Dracula Adapted from the Marvel Comics series The Tomb of Dracula
Ikkyū-san: Ōabare no Yancha-hime August 25, 1980 49 Ikkyu-san: The rampaging mischievous princess
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Love Like a Mother!! Fuji TV October 2, 1980 93 Ginga Tetsudo 999: Kimi wa Haha no You ni Aiseru ka!! Retelling of episodes 51 and 52 "Artemis of the Transparent Sea - Part 1" and "Artemis of the Transparent Sea - Part 2" from the original series
Arano no Sakebi Koe: Howl, Buck January 3, 1981 66 The Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck Adapted from the novel The Call of the Wild by Jack London; aired as part of Fuji TV's "Nissei Family Special"
Hashire Melos! February 7, 1981 67 Run Melos! Adapted from the short story "Run, Melos!" by Osamu Dazai; aired as part of Fuji TV's "Nissei Family Special"
Lupin tai Holmes May 5, 1981 65 Lupin vs. Holmes Adapted from the novel Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes by Maurice Leblanc; aired as part of Fuji TV's "Nissei Family Special"
Summer Vacation Popular Anime Festival: Arale-chan's Family Appears!! Who is Queen Millennia?! July 25, 1981 46 Natsuyasumi Ninki Anime Matsuri: Arare-chan!! Sen-nen Joō no Shōtai wa?! First Dr. Slump special and crossover of Dr. Slump Arale-chan and Queen Millennia; features the Dr. Slump special segment "Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Huh!? Penguin Village Through the TV Jack" ("Dr. Suranpu Arare-chan: ayaya!? Pengin mura de terebijakku") and a brief recap through the first ten episodes of the Queen Millennia series
Kyoufu Densetsu Kaiki! Frankenstein TV Asahi July 27, 1981 89 The Mysterious Legend of Horror! Frankenstein Adapted from the Marvel Comics series The Monster of Frankenstein
Kabo-Encho no Dobutsuen Nikki Fuji TV August 23, 1981 75 The Kaba Garden Director's Zoo Diary Aired as part of Fuji TV's "Nissei Family Special"
Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-so Monogatari October 3, 1981 72 Our Manga Artists: The Story of Tokiwa-so
Dr. Slump Arale-chan Special October 7, 1981 24 Dr. Suranpu Arare-chan Supesharu Second Dr. Slump special; features the three respective segments "Penguin Village SOS!!" ("Pengin mura SOS!!"), "Affairs of the Heart!" ("Hāto de shōbu!") and "Anything is OK, Mr. Handy" (" Nandemo OK Ōcha-kun")
Dr. Suranpu Arare-chan: Pengin mura eiyū densetsu January 2, 1982 46 Dr. Slump Arale-chan Special: The Legend of Penguin Village's Heroes
I Am a Cat February 17, 1982 73 Wagahai wa Neko de Aru Adapted from the novel of the same name by Natsume Sōseki; aired as part of Fuji TV's "Nissei Family Special"
Ginga Tetsudou 999: Shounen no Tabidachi to Wakare April 5, 1982 24 Galaxy Express 999: The Boy's Departure and Parting
Jugo Shōnen Hyōryūki August 22, 1982 63 Adrift in the Pacific Adapted from the novel Two Years' Vacation by Jules Verne; aired as part of Fuji TV's "Nissei Family Special"
Andoromeda Sutōrīzu Nippon TV 84 Andromeda Stories Adapted from the manga of the same name by Ryu Mitsuse and Keiko Takemiya; aired as part of Nippon TV's 24 Hour Television "Love Saves the Earth" charity program
Shonen Miyamoto Musashi: Winpaku Nito-ryu Fuji TV October 6, 1982 63 Musashi Miyamoto, the boy Aired as part of Fuji TV's "Nissei Family Special"
Ai no Kiseki: Doctor Norman Monogatari TV Asahi December 24, 1982 85 The Miracle of Love: The Doctor Norman Story Co-produced with Kokusai Eiga-sha
The Kabocha Wine: Ore to Aitsu no Shinkon Ryokou!? December 27, 1982 49 The Pumpkin Wine: My Honeymoon with Him?
I Am a Dog: The Life of Don Matsugoro Fuji TV February 9, 1983 72 Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugorou no Seikatsu Aired as part of Fuji TV's "Nissei Family Special"
Doctor Mambo & Kaito Jibako: Uchu Yori Ai no Komete!! September 12, 1983 84 Doctor Mambo and Thief Jibako: From Space with Love Adapted from the manga Panku Ponk by Morio Kita; aired as part of Fuji TV's "Nissei Family Special"
Kinnikuman: Showdown! The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais Nippon TV April 7, 1984 72 Kinnikuman: Kessen! Shichinin no Seigi Choujin vs Uchuu Nobushi
Akumatō no Purinsu: Mitsume ga Tōru August 25, 1985 79 The Prince of Devil Island: The Three-Eyed One Adapted from the manga The Three-Eyed One by Osamu Tezuka; aired as part of Nippon TV's 24 Hour Television "Love Saves the Earth" charity program
Saint Elmo – Hikari no Raihousha Yomiuri TV December 31, 1987 65 Saint Elmo – Apostle of Light Originally aired in April 1986 to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the Kansai Electric Power Company, who sponsored and produced the film; Leiji Matsumoto was credited for the film's development, even though he had nothing to do with its inception. Distributed by the Mainichi Movie Company
Dragon Ball: Goku's Fire Brigade June 8, 1988 12 Doragon Bōru: Gokū no shōbō tai
Dragon Ball: Goku's Traffic Safety Doragon Bōru: Gokū no kōtsū anzen
Mahoutsukai Sally: Majo no Natta Yoshiko-chan TV Asahi January 1 – December 24, 1990 46 Mahoutsukai Sally Specials
Dragon Ball Z: A Lonesome, Final Battle - The Father of Z Warrior Son Goku, who Challenged Frieza Fuji TV October 17, 1990 47 Doragon Bōru Zetto Tatta Hitori no Saishū Kessen ~Furīza ni Idonda Zetto-senshi Son Gokū no Chichi Released in the U.S. as Bardock: The Father of Goku
Kaette kita Dr. Suranpu Arare-chan supesharu December 31, 1990 72 Dr. Slump and Arale-chan Returns Special
Dr. Suranpu Arare-chan '92 oshōgatsu supesharu January 1 – January 3, 1992 28 Dr. Slump: Arale-chan '92 New Year Special
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyans – Special Fuji TV July 11, 1992 43 Doragon Bōru Zetto Kyokugen Batoru!! San Dai Sūpā Saiya-jin Supesharu Release simultaneously with Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Dragon Ball Z: Defiance in the Face of Despair!! The Remaining Super-Warriors: Gohan and Trunks Fuji TV February 24, 1993 48 Doragon Bōru Zetto Zetsubō e no Hankō!! Nokosareta Chō-Senshi•Gohan to Torankusu Released in the U.S. as The History of Trunks
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: Make Up! Sailor Senshi December 5, 1993 17 Sailor Moon R: Make Up! Sailor Guardians Release simultaneously with Sailor Moon R: The Movie - The Promise of the Rose
Looking Back at it All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show! Fuji TV December 31, 1993 5 Dragon Ball Z: Zenbu Misemasu Toshi Wasure Dragon Ball Z!
Slam Dunk: Ketsui no Shouhoku Basket-bu TV Asahi April 9, 1994 47 The Determined Shohoku Basketball Team
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon SuperS Special April 8, 1995 16 Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Sūpāzu Supesharu Special aired in between episodes 131 and 132 of the series respectively; features the three respective segments "A Beautiful Transformation? The Journey and Growth of the Crybaby Usagi", "Haruka and Michiru Return: The Ghostly Puppet Play" and "Chibiusa's Adventure: The Vampire Mansion of Terror"
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS Gaiden: Ami-chan no Hatsukoi December 23, 1995 15 Sailor Moon SuperS Plus: Ami's First Love Release simultaneously with Sailor Moon Supers the Movie: Black Dream Hole
Dragon Ball GT: Goku's Side Story! Si Xing Qiu is a Testament to Courage Fuji TV March 26, 1997 44 Doragon Bōru Jī Tī: Gokū Gaiden! Yūki no Akashi wa Sūshinchū Released in the U.S. as A Hero's Legacy
Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Shinigami Byouin Satsujin Jiken April 27, 1997 48 Shinigami Hospital Murder
Dokutā Suranpu Supesharu Fuji TV April 1, 1998 45 Doctor Slump Special Seventh Dr. Slump special; features the two respective segments "Robot Showdown! Emergency Dr. Mashirito Appears" and "A Kiin Win! Penguin Grand Prix"
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Arale no Himitsu Dai Koukai da yo!! September 15, 1999 24 Doctor Slump: Hoyoyo! Arale's secret is revealed!!
One Piece: Kinkyuu Kikaku One Piece Kanzen Kouryakuhou December 22, 1999 24 One Piece: Emergency Planning, A Perfect Strategy for the One Piece
One Piece TV Special: Adventure in the Ocean's Navel Fuji TV December 20, 2000 49 Wan Pīsu Terebi Supesharu: Umi no Heso no Daibōken
One Piece: Jango no Dance Carnival March 3, 2001 6 One Piece: Django's Dance Carnival
Saint Seiya Recap January 25, 2003 25 Saint Seiya: Summary
One Piece: Open Upon the Great Sea! A Father's Huge, HUGE Dream! Fuji TV April 6, 2003 46 Wan Pīsu: Daiunabara ni Hirake! Dekkai Dekkai Chichi no Yume!
Kanon Kazahana May 3, 2003 20 Kanon: Wind Flower
Super Bear-san Animax June 1, 2003 25 Super Kuma-san Short produced for the 1st installment of the variety program "Animax Grand Prize"
One Piece: Protect! The Last Great Stage Fuji TV December 14, 2003 45 Wan Pīsu: Mamoru! Saigo no Daibutai
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Recap October 23, 2004 24 Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Episode 32.5
Digital Monster X-Evolution Fuji TV January 3, 2005 77 Dejitaru Monsutā Zevoryūshon First Digimon project outside of the television series; co-production with Imagi Animation Studios
One Piece: End-of-Year Special Plan! Chief Straw Hat Luffy's Detective Story Fuji TV December 18, 2005 42 Wan Pīsu: Nenmatsu Tokubetsu Kikaku! Mugiwara no Rufi Oyabun Torimonochō
One Piece: Otoshidama Special - Tokubetsu Hou Mugiwara Kaizokudan no Himitsu! January 3, 2006 84 One Piece: New Year's Special - The Secret of the Straw Hat Pirates!
Lily and Frog and Little Brother Animax August 20, 2006 27 Lily to Kaeru to Otōto Short produced for the 4th installment of the variety program "Animax Grand Prize"
Saint Seiya: Gold Saints Data File December 15, 2006 – February 16, 2007 5 Seitōshi seiya: gōrudo seinto DATA FILE
Air Gear Special March 21, 2007 23 Air Gear: Special Trick
Digimon Savers: Agumon! Gaomon! Lalamon! Bakuretsu! Jougai Last Battle! August 24, 2007 Digimon Savers Special: Agumon! Gaomon! Lalamon! Explosion! The Last Battle Off-screen
Kindaichi Case Files Special Yomiuri TV November 12 – November 19, 2007 48 Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Specials Including The Case of the Vampire Legend Murder and The Last Opera House Murders
Dragon Ball: Yo! The Return of Son-Goku and Friends!! September 21, 2008 34 Dragon Ball: Ossu! Kaettekita Son Gokuu to Nakama-tachi!!
Precure All Stars GoGo Dream Live! November 8, 2008 5 Pretty Cure All Stars GoGo Dream Live!
Marie & Gali Episode Zero Marī & garī
Marie & Gali Special June 2, 2009 4
Nougyou Musume! Animax October 7, 2010 3 Nōgyō musume! Purojekuto
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Bring Peace to the Future! Goku's Spirit is Eternal Fuji TV August 2, 2011 23 Dragon Ball Kai: Mirai ni Heiwa wo! Goku no Tamashii yo Eien ni
One Piece: Episode of Alabasta - Prologue August 20, 2011 15 Gekijō-ban wanpīsu: episōdo obu arabasuta Release simultaneously with One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventures in Alabasta
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock December 17, 2011 19 Doragon bōru: episōdo Obu bādakku
Yama ni Kagayaku: Guide-ken Heiji Gou April 21, 2012 28 Yama ni kagayaku gaido inu heijigō
One Piece: Episode of Nami - Tears of a Navigator, and the Bonds of Friends Fuji TV August 25, 2012 106 Wan Pīsu: Episōdo obu Nami: Kōkaishi no Namida to Nakama no Kizuna
One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Adventure on Hand Island December 15, 2012 102 Wan Píszu: Episōdo obu Rufi – Hando Airando no Bōken
Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! April 7, 2013 Dorīmu 9 Toriko & Wan Pīsu & Doragon Bōru Zetto Chō korabo supesharu!! Crossover special between Toriko, One Piece, and Dragon Ball series.
One Piece: Episode of Merry - The Tale of One More Friend August 24, 2013 106 Wan Píszu: Episōdo obu Merī: Mō Hitori no Nakama no Monogatari
Kyousou Giga Recaps Tokyo MX October 3 – December 26, 2013 26 Kyōsōgiga
Robot Girls Z Toei Channel January 4 – March 2, 2014 27 Robotto gāruzu Z
Robot Girls Z Specials June 13 – August 8, 2014 9
One Piece 3D2Y: Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends Fuji TV August 30, 2014 107 Wan Píszu Surī-Dī Tsū-Wai: Ēsu no Shi o Koete! Rufi Nakama to no Chikai
One Piece: Episode of Sabo - Bond of Three Brothers August 22, 2015 106 Wan Píszu: Episōdo obu Sabo: San-Kyōdai no Kizuna – Kiseki no Saikai to Uketsugareru Ishi
One Piece: Long Ring Long Land Arc Fuji TV December 11, 2015 75 One Piece: Long Ring Long Land-hen A 75-minute recap of episodes 207–219, covering the Long Ring Long Land Arc. It was only aired once and was never released on home video.
One Piece: Adventure of Nebulandia December 19, 2015 106 Wan Píszu: Adobenchā Obu Neburandia
Kindaichi Case Files Returns: The File of Inspector Akechi December 26, 2015 47 Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns 2nd Season: Akechi Keibu no Jikenbo
One Piece: Heart of Gold Fuji TV July 16, 2016 104 Wan Píszu: Hāto obu Gōrudo Prologue of One Piece Film: Gold
KADO: The Right Answer – Ekwari May 19, 2017 23 Seikaisuru Kado: Ekwari
One Piece - Episode of East Blue: Luffy and His Four Crewmates' Great Adventure August 26, 2017 106 Wan Píszu: Episōdo obu Īsuto Burū: Rufi to Yo-nin no Nakama no Dai-bōken
Medama Oyaji no April Fools' Fuji TV April 1, 2018 2 Medama oyaji no eipuriru fūru
One Piece - Episode of Skypiea August 25, 2018 105 Wan Píszu: Episōdo obu Sorajima
Dragon Ball Super: Broly - Skytree Super November 1, 2018 4 Doragon bōru chō sūpā: burorī chō tenkū-tō
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken: Bouken no Kiseki, Kore kara no Tabiji June 26, 2021 24 Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: The Trail of Adventure, The Path Forward
One Piece: Barto's Secret Room December 26, 2021 – October 8, 2023 23 One Piece: Barto no Himitsu no Heya!
Digimon Ghost Game Recap May 8, 2022 Dejimon gōsuto gēmu
DEathMAtCH: Real ni Koishiteru June 11, 2022 3 Geinin Anime Kantoku Co-produced with Orange[37]
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Theatrical films

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Film Director(s) Year Duration Alternate title Notes
Kitty's Graffiti May 13, 1957 13 Koneko no Rakugaki short; Toei's inaugural animated production
Yumemi Douji April 5, 1958 15 Yumemi dōji short
The White Snake Enchantress Taiji Yabushita October 22, 1958 79 Hakujaden feature. Toei's animated feature debut; adapted from the Chinese tale Legend of the White Snake
Kitty's Studio Yasuji Mori April 9, 1959 16 Koneko no Studio short
The Raccoon Gets Lucky
  • George M. Reed
  • Masao Kumakawa
 July 7, 1959 15 Tanuki-san Ochi
Magic Boy
  • Akira Daikubara
  • Taiji Yabushita
 December 25, 1959 82 Shōnen Sarutobi Sasuke feature; adapted from the Japanese tale Sarutobi Sasuke
Alakazam the Great
  • Daisaku Shirakawa
  • Taiji Yabushita
 August 14, 1960 88 Saiyūki feature; adapted from the novel Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en
The Orphan Brother
  • Taiji Yabushita
  • Yūgo Serikawa
 July 19, 1961 83 Anju to Zushiômaru feature
Tanoshii Bunmeishi: Tetsu Monogatari Isao Takahata (assistant director) April 22, 1962 25 Tanoshī bunmei-shi tetsu monogatari short
Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad
  • Taiji Yabushita
  • Yoshio Kuroda
 June 16, 1962 81 Arabian naito: Shindobaddo no bôken feature; adapted from the story from The Book of One Thousand and One Nights
Mogura no Motoro Hiroshi Ikeda July 19, 1962 13 Motoro the Mole short
Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji Yūgo Serikawa March 24, 1963 86 The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon feature
Ookami Shounen Ken December 21, 1963 25 Ōkami shōnen ken short
Doggie March Akira Daikubara 81 Wanwan Chūshingura feature; adapted from the story of the forty-seven rōnin from Chūshingura
Ookami Shounen Ken: Arabia no Kaijin - Ma no Iwa no Kettou March 22, 1964 50 Ōkami shōnen ken: Arabia no kaijin ma no iwa no kettō feature
Shounen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru: Nazo no Arabiya Ningyou July 21, 1964 55 Shōnen'ninja kaze no fujimaru: nazo no arabiya ningyō
Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon Yoshio Kuroda March 20, 1965 80 Garibā no Uchū Ryokō feature; adapted from the novel Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
Cyborg 009 Yūgo Serikawa July 21, 1966 65 Saibōgu Zero-Zero-Nain feature
Tanuki-san Ooatari March 19, 1967 15 Tanuki-san ōatari short
Jack and the Witch Taiji Yabushita 80 Shōnen Jakku to Mahōtsukai feature
Cyborg 009: Monster Wars Yūgo Serikawa 60 Saibōgu Zero-Zero-Nain: Kaijū Sensō
The Madcap Island Taiji Yabushita July 21, 1967 65 Hyokkori hyôtan-jima
The World of Hans Christian Andersen Kimio Yabuki March 19, 1968 80 Andersen Monogatari feature; adapted from the fairy tales Thumbelina, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Match Girl and The Red Shoes by Hans Christian Andersen
The Great Adventure of Horus, Prince of the Sun Isao Takahata July 21, 1968 82 Taiyō no Ōji Horusu no Daibōken feature; served as the directorial debut of Isao Takahata
Hitoribocchi Yoshio Takami March 18, 1969 25 Hitori botchi short
Puss in Boots Kimio Yabuki 80 Nagagutsu o Haita Neko feature; adapted from the fairy tale of the same name by Charles Perrault
Himitsu no Akko-chan: Circus Da Ga Yattekita The Secrets of Akko-chan: The Circus Troupe Has Arrived short; Episode 3 "The Circus Troupe Has Arrived" expanded for theatrical release
Flying Phantom Ship Hiroshi Ikeda July 20, 1969 60 Soratobu Yūreisen feature
Chuuchuu Banban March 17, 1970 25 Chuu chuu banban short
Chibikko Rémi to Meiken Capi Yūgo Serikawa 81 Little Rémi and Famous Dog Capi feature; adapted from the novel Sans Famille by Hector Malot
Tiger Mask Takeshi Tamiya 47 Taigā Masuku feature
Tiger Mask: War Against the League of Masked Wrestlers July 19, 1970 53 Taigā Masuku: Fuku Men League Sen
30,000 Miles Under the Sea 59 Kaitei San-man Mile
Mōretsu Atarō: Nyarome no Komoriuta Extraordinary Atarō: Nyarome's Lullaby short; Episode 63 "Nyarome's Lullaby" expanded for theatrical release
Himitsu no Akko-chan: Namida no Kaiten Receive The Secrets of Akko-chan: A Rotating Receive of Tears short; Episode 77 "A Rotating Receive of Tears" expanded for theatrical release
Animal Treasure Island Hiroshi Ikeda March 20, 1971 78 Dōbutsu Takarajima feature; adapted from the novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Hiroshi Shidara July 18, 1971 55 Ari Baba to Yonjuppiki no Tōzoku feature; adapted from the story from The Book of One Thousand and One Nights
The Little Match Girl December 12, 1971 18 Match Uri no Shoujo short
The Three Musketeers in Boots Tomoharu Katsumata March 18, 1972 52 Nagagutsu Sanjūshi feature
Sarutobi Ecchan short; Episode 1 "Strange Transfer Student" expanded for theatrical release
Go Get Them 0011 Takeshi Tamiya July 16, 1972 50 Maken Liner 0011 Henshin Seyo! feature
Panda no Daibōken Yūgo Serikawa March 17, 1973 53 The Panda's Great Adventure feature
Mazinger Z Majingā Zetto short; Episode 5 "Ghost Mazinger Appears" expanded for theatrical release
Babiru Ni-sei Babel II short; Episode 2 "The Horror Rock Giant Goriki" expanded for theatrical release
Mazinger Z Vs. Devilman Tomoharu Katsumata July 18, 1973 43 Majingā Zetto tai Debiruman feature
Babiru Ni-sei: Akachan wa chōnōryoku-sha Babel II: Baby Is a Supernatural Power short; Episode 21 "Baby Is a Supernatural Power" expanded for theatrical release
Mahōtsukai Sarī Sally the Witch short; Episode 89 "Banzai! Campfire" expanded for theatrical release
Kikansha Yaemon: D-goichi no Daibōken Takeshi Tamiya March 16, 1974 62 The Great Adventures of Kikansha Yaemon D51 feature; adapted from the picture book by Agawa Hiroyuki and Okabe Fuyuhiko
Mazinger Z Vs. Dr. Hell short; Episode 57 "Dr. Hell's Japanese Occupation!!" expanded for theatrical release
Mazinger Z Vs. The Great General of Darkness Nobutaka Nishizawa July 25, 1974 43 Majingâ Zetto tai Ankoku Daishôgun feature
Getter Robo Gettā Robo short; Episode 6 "Dinosaurs! Operation Tokyo Jack" expanded for theatrical release
Majokko Megu-chan Little Meg the Witch Girl short; Episode 1 "Here Comes the Pretty Witch" expanded for theatrical release
Great Mazinger vs. Getter Robo Masayuki Akehi March 21, 1975 30 Gurēto Majingā tai Gettā Robo featurette
Kore Ga UFO Da! Sora Tobu Enban Kazukiyo Shigeno 15 That Is a UFO! The Flying Saucer
Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid Tomoharu Katsumata 68 Anderusen Dōwa: Ningyo Hime feature; adapted from the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen
Majokko Megu-chan: Tsuki Yori No Shisha Little Meg the Witch Girl: Messenger from the Moon short; Episode 11 "Messenger from the Moon" expanded for theatrical release
Uchu Enban Daisenso Yūgo Serikawa July 21, 1975 29 The Great War of the Space Saucers featurette
Great Mazinger vs. Getter Robo G: The Great Clash in the Sky Masayuki Akehi July 26, 1975 25 Gurēto Majingā tai Gettā Robo Jī Kūchū Daigekitotsu
World Famous Fairy Tale Series October 1975 – February 1983 Sekai Meisaku Dōwa Manga Shirīzu 20 10-minutes short films released on Single-8
UFO Robot Grendizer December 20, 1975 Yūfō Robo Gurendaizā featurette
UFO Robo Grendizer vs. Great Mazinger Osamu Kasai March 20, 1976 24 Yūfō Robo Gurendaizā tai Gurēto Majingā
Puss in Boots Travels Around the World Hiroshi Shidara 68 Nagagutsu o Haita Neko: Hachijū Nichi-kan Sekaiisshū feature
Ikkyū-san short; Episode 1 "Teru Teru Bozu and the Little Boy" expanded for theatrical release
Grendizer, Getter Robo G, Great Mazinger: Decisive Battle! The Monster of the Ocean Masayuki Akehi July 18, 1976 31 Gurendaizā Gettā Robo Jī Gurēto Majingā Kessen! Daikaijū featurette
Ikkyū-san: Tora Taiji July 22, 1976 short; Episode 5 "Bamboo Shoots and Tiger Extermination" expanded for theatrical release
UFO Robot Grendizer: The Red Sunset Confrontation Tokiji Kaburaki December 19, 1976 24 Yūfō Robo Gurendaizā: Akai Yuuhi no Taiketsu featurette
Ikkyū-san: Oneshohime-sama short; Episode 13 "Bedwetting and Princess" expanded for theatrical release
The Wild Swans
  • Nobutaka Nishizawa
  • Yuji Endō
 March 19, 1977 62 Sekai Meisaku Douwa: Hakuchou no Õji feature; adapted from the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen; first film in the "World Masterpiece Fairy Tales" series
Ikkyū-san: Chie Compare short; Episode 2 "Manju and the Mouse" expanded for theatrical release
Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace tai Konchu Robo Gundan
  • Masayuki Akehi
  • Teruo Ishii
 July 17, 1977 25 Planetary Robot Danguard Ace vs. Insect Robot Troop featurette
Ikkyū-san to Yancha Hime Kimio Yabuki March 18, 1978 14 Ikkyū-san and the Mischievous Princess short
Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace: Uchū Daikaisen Masayuki Akehi 25 Planetary Robot Dangard Ace: The Great Space Battle featurette
Thumbelina Yūgo Serikawa 64 Sekai Meisaku Douwa: Oyayubi-hime cfeature; adapted from the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen; second film in the "World Masterpiece Fairy Tales" series
Candy Candy: The Call of Spring Yoshikatsu Kasai 25 Candy Candy: Haru no Yobigoe featurette
Candy Candy: Candy's Summer Vacation July 22, 1978 18 Candy Candy: Candy no Natsu Yasumi Short; featurette
Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery of the Arcadia Rintarō 35 Uchū Kaizoku Captain Harlock: Arcadia Go no Nazo feature
SF Saiyuki Starzinger Sukehiro Tomita March 17, 1979 22 Sci-Fi Journey to the West Starzinger: The Movie featurette
Taro the Dragon Boy Kirio Urayama 75 Tatsu no ko Tarō feature; adapted from the novel of the same name by Miyoko Matsutani
Triton of the Sea Kazunori Tanahashi April 4, 1979 – May 21, 1984 74 Umi no Toriton feature; compilation film of select episodes from the TV series adapted from the manga of the same name by Osamu Tezuka that ran from 1972
The Mouse's Marriage
  • Daisaku Shirakawa
  • Sadao Tsukioka
 July 29, 1979 13 Mouse no Yomeiri short
Galaxy Express 999 Rintarō August 4, 1979 c128 Ginga Tetsudō 999; a.k.a. Bonjour Galaxy Express 999 feature
Hana no Ko Lunlun Hiroshi Shidara March 15, 1980 14 Hello Cherry Garden featurette
Galaxy Express 999: Glass-made Claire Nobutaka Nishizawa 15 Ginga Tetsudō 999: Glass no Clair
Twelve Months Yūgo Serikawa 65 Sekai Meisaku Dōwa: Mori wa Ikiteiru feature; co-produced with Soyuzmultfilm; adapted from the fairy tale of the same name by Božena Němcová; third film in the "World Masterpiece Fairy Tales" series
Crazy Monkey April 19, 1980 1 Kurējī monkī short
Toward the Terra Hideo Onchi April 26, 1980 111 Terra e... feature; adapted from the manga of the same name by Keiko Takemiya
GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Divining Eye July 12, 1980 12 Gegege no kitarō: chisōgan short; Series 2, Episode 37 "The Geomorphic Eye" expanded for theatrical release
Lalabel, The Magical Girl: The Sea Calls for a Summer Vacation Hiroshi Shidara 15 Mahō Shōjo Raraberu: Umi ga Yobu Natsuyatsumi featurette
Yamato yo Towa ni
  • Leiji Matsumoto
  • Tomoharu Katsumata
  • Toshio Masuda
 August 2, 1980 145 Be Forever Yamato feature
Cyborg 009 The Movie: Legend of the Super Galaxy Masayuki Akehi December 20, 1980 129 Saibōgu Zero-Zero-Nain Gekijōban: Chō Ginga Densetsu
Adieu Galaxy Express 999: Andromeda Terminal Station Rintarō January 8, 1981 130 Sayonara Ginga Tetsudō 999: Andromeda Shuchakueki
Ikkyū-san: Haru Da! Yancha Hime Kimio Yabuki March 14, 1981 15 Ikkyū-san: It's Spring! Mischievous Princess short
Swan Lake 75 Sekai Meisaku Dōwa: Hakuchō no Mizuumi feature; adapted from the ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky; fourth film in the "World Masterpiece Fairy Tales" series
Akuma to Himegimi Ryousuke Takahashi March 20, 1981 31 Akuma to himegimi short; adapted from the manga of the same name by Akimi Yoshida
Natsu e no Tobira Mori Masaki 59 Natsu he no tobira feature; adapted from the manga of the same name by Keiko Takemiya
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island Minoru Okazaki July 18, 1981 25 Dr. Suranpu arare-chan harō! Fushigi shima short
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp Yoshikatsu Kasai March 13, 1982 65 Arajin to mahō no ranpu feature; adapted from the story from The Book of One Thousand and One Nights; fifth film in the "World Masterpiece Fairy Tales" series
Queen Millennia Masayuki Akehi 121 Kuīn mirenia feature
Super Gal Asari: The Dreaming Girl in Fairy World Kazumi Fukushima 24 Asari-chan ai no meruhen shōjo short
Haguregumo April 24, 1982 91 Haguregumo feature; co-produced with Madhouse; adapted from the manga of the same name by George Akiyama
Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Space Adventure Akinori Nagaoka July 10, 1982 90 Dr. SLUMP “ho yo yo! ” Uchū dai bōken feature
Arcadia of My Youth Tomoharu Katsumata July 28, 1982 130 Waga seishun'no arukadia
Future War 198X October 30, 1982 125 Future u~ō 198 X-toshi
Aesop's Fables Norio Hikone March 13, 1983 61 Manga Isoppu monogatari
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around the World Minoru Okazaki 52 Dr. Suranpu arare-chan ho yo yo! Sekai isshū dai rēsu
Space Battleship Yamato - Final Chapter March 19, 1983 175 Uchū senkan'yamato kanketsu-hen
Patalliro! Stardust Keikaku Nobutaka Nishizawa July 10, 1983 48 Patariro! Sutādasuto keikaku
Shōnen Keniya Nobuhiko Ōbayashi March 10, 1984 109 Shōnen keniya
Papa Mama Bye bye Hiroshi Shidara July 8, 1984 75 Papa mama baibai feature; adapted from the picture book of the same name by Katsumoto Saotome
Kinnikuman: Stolen Championship Belt Takeshi Shirato July 14, 1984 48 Kin'nikuman (Kin'nikuman ubawareta chanpion beruto) feature
The Kabocha Wine: Nita no Aijou Monogatari Kimio Yabuki 24 The kabocha wain Nita no aijō monogatari featurette
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle Hiroki Shibata December 22, 1984 48 Dr. Suranpu arare-chan ho yo yo! Nanaba-jō no hihō feature
Kinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Superman Takeshi Shirato Kin'nikuman dai abare! Masayoshi chōjin
Arei's Mirror: Way to the Virgin Space Kōzō Morishita March 16, 1985 26 Arei no kagami ~ Way to the vuājin Space short
Gu Gu Ganmo Akinori Nagaoka 45 GU - GU ganmo feature
Justice Supermen vs. Ancient Supermen Yasuo Yamayoshi Korumaman seigi chōjin VS kodai chōjin
Tongari Bōshi no Memoru Junichi Satō 15 Memole of the Pointed Hat featurette
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis Toyoo Ashida July 13, 1985 38 Dr. Suranpu arare-chan ho yo yo! Yume no miyako mekaporisu
Kinnikuman: Gyakushuu! Uchuu Kakure Choujin Yasuo Yamayoshi Kin'nikuman gyakushū! Uchū kakure chōjin feature
Odin: Starlight Mutiny
August 10, 1985 139 Ōdīn kōshi hansen sutāraito
Kinnikuman: Haresugata! Seigi Choujin Takenori Kawada December 21, 1985 60 Kin'nikuman haresugata! Masayoshi chōjin
Spooky Kitaro Takeshi Shirato 24 Gegege no kitarō featurette
The Snow Country Prince Tomoharu Katsumata 90 Yukiguni no ōji-sama feature; adapted from the book of the same name by Daisaku Ikeda
Fist of the North Star: The Movie Toyoo Ashida March 8, 1986 110 Hokuto no kobushi feature
Kinnikuman: New York Kiki Ippatsu! Takenori Kawada March 15, 1986 45 Kin'nikuman nyūyōku kikiippatsu!
Spooky Kitarou: Ghost War Struggle Osamu Kasai 39 Gegege no kitarō yōkai daisensō featurette
Maple Town Monogatari Yukio Kaizawa July 12, 1986 26 Meipuru taun monogatari
Spooky Kitarou: The Strongest Ghost Army! Landing in Japan!! Yūgo Serikawa 49 Gegege no kitarō saikyō yōkai gundan! Nihon Kuga!!
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies Daisuke Nishio December 20, 1986 50 Doragon bōru shin ryū no densetsu feature
Kinnikuman: Seigi Choujin vs. Senshi Choujin Yasuo Yamayoshi Kin'nikuman masayoshi chōjin VS senshi chōjin
Spooky Kitaro: Crash!! The Great Rebellion of the Multi-Dimensional Yōkai Hiroki Shibata 47 Gegege no kitarō gekitotsu! Ijigen yōkai no dai hanran featurette
Shin Maple Town Monogatari: Palm Town-hen - Konnichiwa! Atarashii Machi Hiroshi Shidara March 14, 1987 30 Shin meipuru taun monogatari pāmutaun-hen kon'nichiwa! Atarashī machi featurette
Grimm Douwa: Kin no Tori Toshio Hirata 52 Grimm's Fairy Tales: The Golden Bird feature
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle Daisuke Nishio July 18, 1987 45 Doragon Bōru: Majin-jō no Nemuri Hime feature
Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris Kōzō Morishita 45 Seinto Seiya: Jashin Erisu feature
Saint Seiya: Heated Battle of the Gods Shigeyasu Yamauchi March 12, 1988 45 Seinto Seiya: Kamigami no Atsuki Tatakai feature
Bikkuriman: Taiichiji Seima Taisen Hiroyuki Kakudo 30 Bikkuriman: Daiichiji Seima Taisen featurette
Bikkuriman: Moen Zone no Himitsu Junichi Sato July 9, 1988 45 Bikkuriman: Muen Zone no Hihou feature
Tatakae!! Ramenman Masayuki Akehi 25 Toushou!! Ramenman featurette
Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure Kazuhisa Takenouchi 46 Doragon Bōru: Makafushigi Dai-Bōken feature
Saint Seiya: The Legend of Crimson Youth Shigeyasu Yamauchi July 23, 1988 75 Seinto Seiya: Shinku no Shōnen Densetsu feature
Sakigake!! Otokojuku Nobutaka Nishizawa 75 Be a Man! Samurai School feature
Himitsu no Akko-chan Hiroki Shibata March 18, 1989 25 Secret Little Akko featurette
Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle Masayuki Akehi 45 Seinto Seiya: Saishū Seisen no Senshitachi feature
Himitsu no Akko-chan: Umi da! Obake da!! Natsu Matsuri Hiroki Shibata July 15, 1989 Secret Little Akko: The Sea! The Monster!! Summer Holiday featurette
Dragon Ball Z: Return My Gohan!! Daisuke Nishio 42 Doragon Bōru: Zetto Ora no Gohan o Kaese!! feature
Akuma-kun Junichi Satō 40 Devil Boy featurette
Sally the Witch Osamu Kasai March 10, 1990 27 Mahōtsukai Sarī featurette
Akuma-kun: Yōkoso Akuma Land e!! Junichi Satō 25 Devil Boy: Welcome to Devil Land!! featurette
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest Daisuke Nishio 58 Doragon Bōru Zetto: Kono Yo de Ichiban Tsuyoi Yatsu feature
Dragon Ball Z: The Decisive Battle for the Whole Earth Daisuke Nishio July 7, 1990 65 Doragon Bōru Zetto: Chikyū Marugoto Chōkessen feature
Pink: Water Bandit, Rain Bandit Toyoo Ashida 31 Pink: Mizu Dorobō Ame Dorobō featurette
Kennosuke-sama Minoru Okazaki 20 Little Kennosuke featurette
Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiyan Son Goku Mitsuo Hashimoto March 9, 1991 51 Doragon Bōru Zetto Sūpā Saiyajin da Son Gokū feature
Magical Taluluto Shigeyasu Yamauchi 45 Majikaru Tarurūto-kun featurette
Dragon Ball Z: The Incredible Mightiest vs. Mightiest Mitsuo Hashimoto July 20, 1991 47 Doragon Bōru Zetto: Tobikkiri no Saikyō tai Saikyō feature
Magical Taluluto: Magic Battle of the Friendship Hiroyuki Kakudou 41 Magical Taruruto-kun Moero! Yūjō no Mahō Taisen featurette
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Yasuchika Nagaoka (animation director) 31 Doragon Kuesuto: Dai no Daibōken featurette
Dragon Ball Z: Clash!! The Power of 10 Billion Warriors Daisuke Nishio March 7, 1992 46 Doragon Bōru Zetto Gekitotsu!! Hyaku-Oku Pawā no Senshi-tachi feature
Magical Taluluto: My Favorite Takoyaki Yukio Kaizawa 30 Magical Taruruto-kun Suki Suki Hot Takoyaki featurette
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: Disciple of Avan Hiroki Shibata 41 Doragon Kuesuto: Dai no Daibōken: Tachiagare!! Aban no Shito featurette
Candy Candy: The Movie Tetsuo Imazawa March 25, 1992 26 Kyandi Kyandi featurette
Goldfish Warning! Junichi Sato 21 Kingyo Chūihō! featurette
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: The Reborn Six Commanders Nobutaka Nishizawa July 11, 1992 39 Doragon Kuesuto: Dai no Daibōken: Buchi Yabure!! Shinsei Roku featurette
Rokudenashi Blues Takao Yoshisawa 30 Rokudenashi Burūsu featurette
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyans Kazuhito Kikuchi 46 Doragon Bōru Zetto Kyokugen Batoru!! San Dai Sūpā Saiyajin feature
Dragon Ball Z: Burn Up!! A Close Fight - A Violent Fight - A Super Fierce Fight Shigeyasu Yamauchi March 6, 1993 72 Doragon Bōru Zeddo Moetsukiro!! Nessen Ressen Chō-Gekisen feature
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Clear Skies Over Penguin Village Yukio Kaizawa 40 Dokutā Suranpu Arare-chan N-cha! Pengin-mura wa Hare nochi Hare featurette
Dragon Ball Z: The Galaxy's at the Brink!! The Super Incredible Guy Yoshihiro Ueda July 10, 1993 51 Doragon Bōru Zetto: Ginga Giri-Giri!! Butchigiri no Sugoi Yatsu feature
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love Mitsuo Hashimoto 32 Dokutā Suranpu Arare-chan N-cha! Pengin-mura yori Ai wo Komete featurette
Rokudenashi Blues 1993 Hiroyuki Kakudō July 24, 1993 85 Rokudenashi Burūsu 1993 featurette
Sailor Moon R: The Movie Kunihiko Ikuhara December 5, 1993 62 Gekijō-ban Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Āru feature
Make Up! Sailor Guardians 15 Meikuappu! Sērā senshi short feature
Coo: Tōi Umi kara Kita Coo Tetsuo Imazawa December 19, 1993 116 Coo of the Far Seas feature
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... Mitsuo Hashimoto March 12, 1994 25 Dokutā Suranpu Arare-chan Hoyoyo!! Tasuketa Same ni Tsurerarete... featurette
Slam Dunk Nobutaka Nishizawa 30 SLAM DUNK feature
Dragon Ball Z: The Dangerous Duo! Super Warriors Never Rest Shigeyasu Yamauchi 52 Doragon Bōru Zetto Kiken na Futari! Sūpā Senshi wa Nemurenai feature
Dragon Ball Z: Super Warrior Defeat!! I'll Be the Winner Yoshihiro Ueda July 9, 1994 46 Doragon Bōru Zetto Sūpā Senshi Gekiha!! Katsu No wa Ore da feature
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Trembling Heart of the Summer Mitsuo Hashimoto 20 Dokutā Suranpu Arare-chan N-cha!! Wakuwaku Hāto no Natsu Yasumi featurette
Slam Dunk: Conquer the Nation, Hanamichi Sakuragi! Toshihiko Arisako 45 SLAM DUNK Zenkoku Seiha da! Sakuragi Hanamichi feature
Ghost Sweeper Mikami: The Great Paradise Battle!! Atsutoshi Umezawa August 20, 1994 60 Gōsuto Suīpā Mikami Gokuraku Daisakusen!! feature
Sailor Moon S: The Movie Hiroki Shibata December 4, 1994 61 Gekijō-ban Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Sūpā feature
Aoki Densetsu Shoot! The Movie! Daisuke Nishio 25 Gekijō-ban Aoki Densetsu Shūto featurette
Dragon Ball Z: The Fusion of Rebirth!! Goku and Vegeta Shigeyasu Yamauchi March 4, 1995 52 Dragon Ball Z Fukkatsu no Fusion!! Gokū to Bejīta feature
Marmalade Boy Akinori Yabe 26 Mamarēdo Bōi featurette
Slam Dunk: Shohoku's Greatest Challenge! Hiroyuki Kakudō March 12, 1995 40 SLAM DUNK Shohoku Saidai no Kiki! Moero Sakuragi Hanamichi feature
Dragon Ball Z: Dragon Fist Explosion!! If Goku Can't Do It, Who Will? Mitsuo Hashimoto July 15, 1995 52 Dragon Ball Z Ryū-Ken Bakuhatsu!! Gokū ga Yaraneba Dare ga Yaru? feature
Slam Dunk: Howling Basketman Spirit!! Masayuki Akihi 40 SLAM DUNK Hoero Basukettoman Tamashii!! Hanamichi to Rukawa no Atsuki Natsu feature
Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie Hiroki Shibata December 23, 1995 62 Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Sūpāzu: Sērā Kyū Senshi Shūketsu! Burakku Dorīmu Hōru no Kiseki feature
Sailor Moon SuperS Plus: Ami's First Love 16 Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Sūpāzu Gaiden: Ami-chan no Hatsu-koi featurette
Dragon Ball: The Path to Ultimate Power Shigeyasu Yamauchi March 2, 1996 80 Doragon Bōru Saikyō e no Michi feature
Neighborhood Story Junji Shimizu 30 Gokinjo Monogatari featurette
Hell Teacher Nube Junji Shimizu July 6, 1996 48 Jigoku Sensei Nūbē feature
GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Great Sea Beast Tomoharu Katsumata 50 Gegege no Kitarō: Daikaijū featurette
The File of Young Kindaichi Daisuke Nishio December 14, 1996 95 Kindaichi Shōnen no Jikenbo feature
GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Obake Nighter Junichi Satō March 8, 1997 30 Gegege no Kitarō: Obake Nighter featurette
Hell Teacher Nube: 0 a.m. Nube Dead Yukio Kaizawa 45 Jigoku Sensei Nūbē: Gozen 0 toki Nūbē Shisu feature
Hana yori Dango: The Movie Shigeyasu Yamauchi 30 Gekijō-ban Hana yori Dango feature
Hell Teacher Nube: Summer Holiday of Fear! Legend of the Sea of Suspicion Junji Shimizu July 12, 1997 38 Jigoku Sensei Nūbē: Kyoufu no Natsu Yasumi! Asashi no Uni no Gensetsu featurette
GeGeGe no Kitarō: Yōkai Express! The Phantom Train Takao Yoshizawa 23 Gegege no Kitarō: Yōkai Tokkyū! Maboroshi no Kisha featurette
Cutie Honey Flash Noriyo Sasaki 38 Kyūtī Hanī Furasshu featurette
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy Kazuo Yamazaki March 7, 1998 121 Ginga Tetsudō Surī Nain: Eternal Fantasy feature
The Story of Rennyo Osamu Kasai April 25, 1998 86 Rennyo Monogatari feature
Doctor Slump: Arale's Surprise Burn Shigeyasu Yamauchi March 6, 1999 50 Dokutā Suranpu: Arare no Bikkuri Bān feature
Yu-Gi-Oh! Junji Shimizu 30 Yū Gi Ō featurette
Digimon Adventure Mamoru Hosoda 20 Dejimon Adobenchā featurette
The File of Young Kindaichi 2: Murder in the Deep Blue Daisuke Nishio August 21, 1999 91 Kindaichi Shōnen no Jikenbo 2: Satsuriku no Dīpuburū feature
One Piece Junji Shimizu March 4, 2000 51 Wan Pīsu feature
Digimon Adventure: Our War Game! Mamoru Hosoda 40 Dejimon Adobenchā Bokura no Wō Gēmu! featurette
Digimon Adventure 02: Digimon Hurricane Touchdown/Supreme Evolution! The Golden Digimentals Shigeyasu Yamauchi July 8, 2000 65 Dejimon Adobenchā Zero Tsū Dejimon Harikēn Jōriku!!/Chōzetsu Shinka!! Ōgon no Digimentaru feature; originally presented in two parts
Ojamajo Doremi #: Pop and the Queen's Cursed Rose Takuya Igarashi 30 Bothersome Witch Doremi Sharp featurette
Digimon Adventure 3D: Digimon Grand Prix! Mamoru Hosoda July 20, 2000 7 Dejimon Adobenchā 3D Dejimon Gurandopuri! short
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure Junji Shimizu March 3, 2001 55 Wan Pīsu: Nejimaki Shima no Bōken feature
Digimon Adventure 02: Diaboromon Strikes Back Takahiro Imamura 30 Dejimon Adobenchā Zero Tsū Diaboromon no Gyakushū featurette
Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers Tetsuo Imazawa July 14, 2001 50 Dejimon Teimāzu Bōkensha-tachi no Tatakai feature
Kinnikuman: Second Generations Toshiaki Komura 25 Kinnikuman II Sei featurette
Mōtto! Ojamajo Doremi: Secret of the Frog Stone Shigeyasu Yamauchi 30 Mo~tto! Ojamajo Doremi Kaeru Seki no Himitsu featurette
One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals Junji Shimizu March 2, 2002 56 Wan Pīsu: Chinjō Shima no Chopper Ōkoku feature
Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon Tetsuji Nakamura 30 Dejimon Teimāzu Bōsō Dejimon Tokkyū featurette
Digimon Frontier: Island of Lost Digimon Takahiro Imamura July 20, 2002 40 Dejimon Furontia Kodai Dejimon Fukkatsu!! featurette
Muscle Ginseng Competition! The Great Superman War Toshiaki Komura 40 Massuru Ninjin Soudatsu! Choujin Dai Sensou featurette
One Piece The Movie: Dead End Adventure Kōnosuke Uda March 1, 2003 95 Wan Pīsu za Mūbī Deddo Endo no Bōken feature
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem Kazuhisa Takenouchi May 28, 2003 65 Intāsutera Fō Faibu feature
Saint Seiya: Heaven Chapter – Overture Shigeyasu Yamauchi February 14, 2004 85 Seinto Seiya Tenkai-hen: Josō Overture feature
One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword Kazuhisa Takenōchi March 6, 2004 95 Wan Pīsu Norowareta Seiken feature
Zatch Bell! Movie 1: 101st Devil Junji Shimizu August 7, 2004 84 Gekijou Ban Konjiki no Gash Bell!! 101 Banme no Mamono feature
Air Osamu Dezaki February 5, 2005 91 Air: The Motion Picture feature
One Piece The Movie: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island Mamoru Hosoda March 5, 2005 91 Wan Pīsu za Mūbī Omatsuri Danshaku to Himitsu no Shima
Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart: The Movie Junji Shimizu April 16, 2005 70 Eiga Futari wa Purikyua Makkusu Hāto feature
Zatch Bell! Movie 2: Attack of Mechavulcan Takuya Igarashi August 6, 2005 85 Gekijou Ban Konjiki no Gash Bell!! Mecabarukan no raishuu feature
Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart 2: Friends of the Snow-Laden Sky Junji Shimizu December 10, 2005 71 Eiga Futari wa Purikyua Makkusu Hāto Two: Yukizora no Tomodachi feature
One Piece: The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle Kōnosuke Uda March 4, 2006 94 Wan Pīsu Karakuri Shiro no Mecha Kyohei feature
Digimon Savers 3D: The Digital World in Imminent Danger! Takanori Arisawa July 8, 2006 7 Dejimon Saibāzu 3D Dejitaru Wārudo Kiki Ippatsu! short
Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash☆Star: Tick-Tock Crisis Hanging by a Thin Thread! Junji Shimizu December 9, 2006 50 Eiga Futari wa Purikyua Supurashu Sutā Tiku Taku Kiki Ippatsu! feature
Digimon Savers: Ultimate Power! Activate Burst Mode!! Tatsuya Nagamine 21 Dejimon Seibāzu za Mubī Kyūkyoku Pawā! Bāsuto Mōdo Hatsudō!! featurette
Episode of Alabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates Takahiro Imamura March 3, 2007 90 Wan Pīsu: Episōdo Obu Arabasuta: Sabaku no Ōjo to Kaizokutachi feature
Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito - Abale-chan Tatsuya Nagamine 5 Dokutā Suranpu: Doctor Mashirito Abare-chan short
Clannad Osamu Dezaki September 15, 2007 90 Gekijō-ban Clannad feature
Yes! Pretty Cure 5 The Movie: Great Miraculous Adventure in the Mirror Kingdom! Tatsuya Nagamine November 10, 2007 Yes! Precure 5: Kagami no Kuni no Miracle Daibōken! feature
One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom Junji Shimizu March 1, 2008 Wan Pīsu: Episōdo obu Chopper + Fuyu ni Saku, Kiseki no Sakura feature
Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! Yoshihiro Ueda September 21, 2008 35 Doragon Bōru Ossu! Kaette Kita Son Gokū to Nakama-tachi!! short
Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo! Happy Birthday in the Land of Sweets Tatsuya Nagamine November 8, 2008 Yes! Precure 5 GoGo! Okashi no Kuni no Happī Bāsudi feature
GeGeGe no Kitarō: Japan Explodes!! Gō Koga December 20, 2008 Gegege no Kitarō: Nippon Bakuretsu!! feature
Pretty Cure All Stars DX: Everyone's Friends - the Collection of Miracles! Takashi Otsuka March 20, 2009 70 Eiga PuriKyua Ōru Sutāzu Dirakkusu: Minna Tomodachi☆Kiseki no Zenin Daishūgō feature
Fresh Pretty Cure! The Movie: The Kingdom of Toys has Lots of Secrets!? Junji Shimizu October 31, 2009 Eiga Furesshu Purikyua! Omocha no Kuni wa Himitsu ga Ippai!? feature
One Piece Film: Strong World Munehisa Sakai December 12, 2009 115 Wan Pīsu Firumu Sutorongu Warudo feature
Pretty Cure All Stars DX2: Light of Hope - Protect the Rainbow Jewel! Takashi Otsuka March 20, 2010 70 Eiga PuriKyua Ōru Sutāzu Dirakkusu Tsū: Kibō no Hikari☆Reinbō Jueru wo Mamore! feature
HeartCatch Pretty Cure The Movie: Fashion Show in the Flower Capital... Really?! Rie Matsumoto October 30, 2010 71 Heartcatch Precure! Hana no Miyako de Fashion Show…Desu ka!? feature
Straw Hat Chase Hiroyuki Satō March 19, 2011 30 Wan Pīsu 3D: Mugiwara Chase featurette
Pretty Cure All Stars DX3: Deliver the Future! The Rainbow-Colored Flower That Connects the World Takashi Otsuka 70 Eiga Purikyua Ōru Sutāzu Dirakkusu Surī: Mirai ni Todoke! Sekai o Tsunagu Niji-Iro no Hana! feature
Toriko 3D: Kaimaku! Gourmet Adventure!! Junji Shimizu 40 Toriko Surīdī: Kaimaku! Gurume Adobenchā!! feature
Buddha Kozo Morishita May 28, 2011 110 Budda feature; co-produced with Tezuka Productions; adapted from the manga of the same name by Osamu Tezuka
Suite Pretty Cure♪ The Movie: Take it back! The Miraculous Melody that Connects Hearts Yōko Ikeda October 29, 2011 111 Eiga Suīto PuriKyua♪: Torimodose! Kokoro ga Tsunagu Kiseki no Merodi! feature
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock Yoshihiro Ueda December 17, 2011 20 Doragon Bōru Episōdo obu Bādakku short
Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future Junji Shimizu March 17, 2012 72 Eiga PuriKyua Ōru Sutāzu Nyū Sutēji: Mirai no Tomodachi feature
Smile Pretty Cure!: Big Mismatch in a Picture Book! Narumi Kuroda October 27, 2012 70 Eiga Sumairu Purikyua!: Ehon no Naka wa Minna Chiguhagu! feature
One Piece Film: Z Tatsuya Nagamine December 15, 2012 107 Wan Pīsu Firumu Zetto feature
Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends of the Heart Kōji Ogawa March 16, 2013 71 Eiga PuriKyua Ōru Sutāzu Nyū Sutēji Tsū: Kokoro no Tomodachi feature
Dragon Ball Z: God to God Masahiro Hosoda March 30, 2013 85 Doragon Bōru Zetto Kami to Kami feature
Toriko the Movie: Bishokushin's Special Menu Akifumi Zako July 27, 2013 81 Gekijō-ban Toriko Bishokushin no Special Menu feature
Space Pirate Captain Harlock Shinji Aramaki September 7, 2013 111 Uchū Kaizoku Kyaputen Hārokku feature; co-produced with Marza Animation Planet
DokiDoki! Pretty Cure the Movie: Mana's Getting Married!!? The Dress of Hope Tied to the Future Naoyuki Itō October 26, 2013 Eiga DokiDoki! Purikyua: Mana Kekkon!!? Mirai ni Tsunagu Kibō no Doresu feature
Buddha 2 Toshiaki Komura February 8, 2014 90 Budda Tsū feature; co-produced with Tezuka Productions; adapted from the manga of the same name by Osamu Tezuka
Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends Kōji Ogawa March 15, 2014 70 Eiga Purikyua Ōru Sutāzu Nyū Sutēji Surī: Eien no Tomodachi feature
Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary Keiichi Sato June 21, 2014 93 Seinto Seiya Rejendo Obu Sankuchuari feature
HappinessCharge PreCure! the Movie: The Ballerina of the Land of Dolls Chiaki Kon October 11, 2014 71 Eiga HapinesuChāji PuriKyua! Ningyō no kuni no barerīna feature
Expelled from Paradise Seiji Mizushima November 15, 2014 104 Rakuen Tsuihō feature; animation services by Graphinica
Pretty Cure All Stars: Spring Carnival♪ Junji Shimizu March 14, 2015 74 Eiga Purikyua Ōru Sutāzu: Haru no Kānibaru♪ feature
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' Tadayoshi Yamamuro April 18, 2015 94 Doragon Bōru Zetto Fukkatsu no 'Efu' feature
Go! Princess Pretty Cure the Movie: Go! Go!! Gorgeous Triple Feature!!!
  • Yukio Kaizawa (Cure Flora and the Mischievous Mirror)
  • Akifumi Zako (Pumpkin Kingdom's Treasure)
  • Hiroshi Miyamoto (Leff's Wonder Night!)
 October 31, 2015 75 Eiga Gō! Purinsesu Purikyua: Gō! Gō!! Gōka San-bon Date!!! feature; separated into three segments
Digimon Adventure Tri. -Reunion- Keitaro Motonaga November 21, 2015 86 Dejimon Adobenchā Torai. - Saikai feature
Digimon Adventure Tri. -Determination- Keitaro Motonaga March 12, 2016 84 Dejimon Adobenchā Torai. - Ketsui feature
Pretty Cure All Stars: Singing with Everyone♪ Miraculous Magic! Yutaka Tsuchida March 19, 2016 70 Eiga Purikuya Ōru Sutāzu: Minna de Utau♪Kiseki no Mahō! feature
One Piece Film: Gold Hiroaki Miyamoto July 23, 2016 120 Wan Pīsu Firumu Gōrudo feature
Digimon Adventure Tri. -Confession- Keitaro Motonaga September 24, 2016 101 Dejimon Adobenchā Torai. - Kokuhaku feature
Witchy Pretty Cure! The Movie: Wonderous! Cure Mofurun! Yuta Tanaka October 29, 2016 70 Eiga Mahōtsukai Purikyua!: Kiseki no Henshin! Kyua Mofurun feature
Pop in Q Naoki Miyahara December 23, 2016 95 PoppinQ feature
Digimon Adventure Tri. -Loss- Keitaro Motonaga February 25, 2017 78 Dejimon Adobenchā Torai. - Sōshitsu feature
Pretty Cure Dream Stars! Hiroshi Miyamoto March 18, 2017 70 Eiga Purikyua Dorīmu Sutāzu! feature
Digimon Adventure Tri. -Coexistence- Keitaro Motonaga September 30, 2017 85 Dejimon Adobenchā Torai. - Kyōsei feature
Mazinger Z: Infinity Junji Shimizu October 28, 2017 94 Gekijōban Majingā Zetto / Infiniti feature
Kirakira Pretty Cure a la Mode the Movie: Crisply! The Memory of Mille-feuille! Yutaka Tsuchida 65 Eiga Kirakira ☆ Purikyua Ara Mōdo: Paritto! Omoide no Mirufīyu! feature
Digimon Adventure Tri. -Future- Keitaro Motonaga May 5, 2018 97 Dejimon Adobenchā Torai. - Bokura no Mirai feature
Pretty Cure Super Stars! Yoko Ikeda March 17, 2018 70 Eiga Purikyua Sūpa Sutāzu! feature
Hug! Pretty Cure Futari wa Pretty Cure: All Stars Memories Hiroshi Miyamoto October 27, 2018 73 Eiga Hagutto! Purikyua ♡ Futari wa Purikyua Ōru Sutāzu Memorīzu feature
Dragon Ball Super: Broly Tatsuya Nagamine December 14, 2018 100 Doragon Bōru Sūpā Burorī feature
Pretty Cure Miracle Universe Yukio Kaizawa March 16, 2019 70 Eiga Purikyua Mirakuru Yunibāsu feature
Eiga Oshiri Tantei: Curry Naru Jiken Miho Hirayama April 24, 2019 29 N/A featurette
One Piece: Stampede Takashi Otsuka August 9, 2019 120 Wan Pīsu Sutanpīdo feature[38]
Star Twinkle Pretty Cure the Movie: These Feeling within The Song of Stars Yuta Tanaka October 19, 2019 72 Eiga Sutā ☆ Tuinkuru Purikyua: Hoshi no Uta ni Omoi o Komete feature
Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna Tomohisa Taguchi February 21, 2020 94 Dejimon Adobenchā Rasuto Eboryūshon Kizuna feature; animation provided by Yumeta Company
Looking for Magical Doremi November 13, 2020 91 Majo Minarai o Sagashite feature
Pretty Cure Miracle Leap: A Wonderful Day with Everyone Toshinori Fukuzawa October 31, 2020 70 Eiga Purikyua Mirakuru Ripu: Min'na to no Fushigi na Ichinichi feature
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie Chiaki Kon
  • January 8, 2021 (Part 1)
  • February 11, 2021 (Part 2)
 160 Gekijōban Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Etānaru feature; originally released in two parts; co-animated with Studio Deen; Season 4 of Sailor Moon Crystal (Dead Moon arc)
Healin' Good Pretty Cure the Movie: GoGo! Big Transformation! The Town of Dreams Ryōta Nakamura March 20, 2021 70 Eiga Hīrin Guddo Purikyua: Yume no Machi de Kyun! tto GoGo! Daihenshin!! feature
Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure the Movie: Petite Dive! Collaboration Dance Party! Takashi Otsuka March 20, 2021 5 Eiga Toropikarūju! Purikyua Puchi Tobikome! Korabo▽Dansu Pāti! short
The Journey Kōbun Shizuno June 25, 2021 110 Jānī – Taiko Arabia Hantō de no Kiseki to Tatakai no Monogatari feature; co-produced with Manga Productions[39][40][41][42]
Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure the Movie: The Snow Princess and the Miraculous Ring! Junji Shimizu October 23, 2021 70 Eiga Toropikarūju Purikuya Yuki no Purinsesu to Kiseki no Yubiwa! feature
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Tetsuro Kodama June 11, 2022 99 Doragon Bōru Sūpā Sūpā Hīrō feature[43][44][45]
One Piece Film: Red Gorō Taniguchi August 6, 2022 115 Wan Pīsu Firumu Reddo feature;[46] Toei's highest-grossing film.
Delicious Party♡Pretty Cure the Movie: Dreaming♡Children's Lunch! Akifumi Zako September 23, 2022 70 Eiga Derishasu Pāti♡Purikyua Yumemiru♡Okosama Rachi! feature
Delicious Party♡Pretty Cure: My Precious Lunch Junichi Yamamoto 6 Derishasu Pāti♡Purikyua Watashi dake no Oko-sama Lunch short
The First Slam Dunk Takehiko Inoue December 3, 2022 124 THE FIRST SLAM DUNK feature[47]
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie Tomoya Takahashi
  • June 9, 2023 (Part 1)
  • June 30, 2023 (Part 2)
 160 Gekijōban Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Kosumosu feature; originally released in two parts; co-animated with Studio Deen; season 5 of Sailor Moon Crystal (Shadow Galactica arc)[48]
Pretty Cure All Stars F Yuta Tanaka September 15, 2023 73 Eiga Purikyua Ōru Sutāzu Efu feature[49]
Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning Tomohisa Taguchi October 27, 2023 80 Dejimon Adobenchā Zero Tsū Za Biginingu feature; animation provided by Yumeta Company
Birth of Kitarō: The Mystery of GeGeGe Gō Koga November 17, 2023 104 Kitarō Tanjō: GeGeGe no Nazo feature
Eiga Oshiri Tantei Saraba Itoshiki Aibō (Oshiri) yo Kenji Setō March 20, 2024 N/A feature
Wonderful Pretty Cure! The Movie: A Grand Adventure in a Thrilling Game World! Naoki Miyahara September 13, 2024 71 Wandafuru Purikyua! Za Mūbī! Dokidoki♡Gēmu no Sekai de Daibōken! feature
You and Idol Pretty Cure the Movie: For You! Our Kirakilala Concert! Kōji Ogawa September 12, 2025 71 Eiga Kimi to Aidoru Purikyua♪ Omatase! Kimi ni Todokeru Kiraki Raibu! feature
Hypergalactic David N. Weiss TBA TBA N/A feature[50]

Original video animation and original net animation

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Production Duration Year Alternate title Notes
Memoru in the Pointed Hat: Marielle's Jewelbox 75 July 21, 1985 Tongari Boushi no Memole: Marielle no Housekibako OVA
Okubyou na Venus 20 March 21, 1986 Okubyō na vuīnasu OVA
Transformers: Scramble City 23 April 1986 Tatakae! Chō robotto seimei-tai toransufōmā sukuranburu shiti hatsudō-hen OVA
Amon Saga July 19, 1986
Shonan Bakusozoku 12 September 10, 1986 – March 12, 1999 OVA
Shin Kabukicho Story Hana no Asuka-gumi! June 10, 1987
Xanadu Dragonslayer Densetsu March 1, 1988
Madonna March 11, 1988 – June 23, 1989
Touyama Sakura Uchuu Chou: Yatsu no Na wa Gold July 25, 1988
Crying Freeman November 25, 1988 – February 25, 1994
Yankee Gale Squad March 17, 1989 – April 21, 1996
Be-Bop Highschool January 26, 1990 – March 21, 1995
Kimama ni Idol February 25, 1990
Hana no Asuka-gumi! Lonely Cats Battle Royale March 23, 1990
Kennosuke-sama July 7, 1990
Transformers: Zone July 21, 1990
Utsunomiko: Heaven Chapter October 24, 1990 – February 19, 1992 Co-produced with Bandai Visual and Kadokawa Video
Vampire Wars December 1, 1990
Sword for Truth December 28, 1990 Co-produced with Magic Bus.
Psychic Wars February 22, 1991
Be-Bop Kaizokuban March 22, 1991 – June 25, 1993
3×3 Eyes October 17, 1991 – September 24, 1992
Dragon Ball Z: Unite Goku's World January 28, 1992
Naniwa Yuukyouden March 13, 1992
Taiheiyou ni Kakeru Niji March 20, 1992
Shika to Kanta April 1, 1992
Zoku Naniwa Yuukyouden June 25, 1992
Little Twins July 23, 1992 – 1993
Naniwa Yuukyouden: Nekketsu!! Bakushou Mankai-hen October 25, 1992
Naniwa Yuukyouden: Chou Gokudou! Yoru no Bat wa Manrui-hen January 8, 1993
Kamen Rider SD: Strange!? Kumo Otoko January 23, 1993
Naniwa Yuukyouden: Kyouretsu! Ana ga Attara Iretai-hen May 25, 1993
Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans July 23, 1993
Naniwa Yuukyouden: Kanketsu-hen July 25, 1993
Emblem Take 2 October 25, 1993 – November 21, 1995
Yokohama Bakkure-tai December 17, 1993 – February 21, 1995
Shin Cutie Honey April 21, 1994 – November 21, 1995
Hiroshima e no Tabi July 20, 1994
Go! Go! Ackman July 28, 1994
Sailor Moon S: Answer The Moon Call September 26, 1994
3×3 Eyes: Legend of the Divine Demon July 25, 1995 – June 25, 1996
Gakko no Yuurei October 21, 1995 – December 12, 1997
Ushiro no Seki no Ochiai-kun December 8, 1995
Zokuzoku Mura no Obake-tachi February 21, 1996 – April 21, 1999
Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars - Hero Club December 13, 1996 – June 21, 1997
Angel Densetsu December 13, 1996
Nezumi-kun no Chokki July 21, 1997 – January 21, 2000
Field ni Soyogu Kaze July 25, 1997
10-piki no Kaeru March 13 – March 21, 1998
Jigoku Sensei Nūbē June 12, 1998 – May 14, 1999
Kyoushitsu wa Obake ga Ippai/Boku wa Yuusha da zo July 10, 1998
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Memorial August 7, 1998 – May 21, 1999
Bokutachi no Peace River October 19, 1998
Time Ranger Cesar Boy no Bouken: Roma Teikoku-hen February 12, 1999
Himalaya no Hikari no Oukoku July 10, 1999
Getter Robo Memorial July 21, 1999
Inuki Kanako Zekkyou Collection: Gakkou ga Kowai! August 6, 1999
Sango no Umi to Ouji February 2000
Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten June 23, 2000 – November 30, 2001
Daisougen to Hakuba July 2000
Sabaku no Kuni no Oujosama March 2001
Sabaku no Takara no Shiro February 2002
Ginga Tetsudou 999 September 9, 2002 – July 2004 Galaxy Express 999 (ONA) ONA
Saint Seiya - Hades Chapter Sanctuary November 9, 2002 – July 25, 2003
Alexandros no Ketsudan June 2003
Interlude March 25 – August 27, 2004
Kono Shihai kara no Sotsugyou: Ozaki Yutaka April 21, 2004
Ojamajo Doremi Na-i-sho June 26 – December 11, 2004
Re: Cutie Honey July 24 – September 25, 2004 Co-production with Gainax.
Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu February 25 – June 29, 2005
Konjiki no Gash Bell!!: Ougon no Chichi wo Motsu Otoko May 25, 2005
Kagayake! Yuujou no V Sign July 2005
Saint Seiya - Hades Chapter Inferno December 17, 2005 – February 6, 2007
Tsuyu no Hito Shizuku August 1, 2006
Zakuro Yashiki
Gendai Kibunroku Kaii Monogatari
Joseito
You Shoumei Bijutsukan Line
Maihime
Fantascope: Tylostoma
Highway Jenny September 27, 2006
G-9
Chibi Neko Chobi/Chibi Neko Kobi to Tomodachi December 8, 2006
Eko Eko Azarak January 30, 2007
Tori no Uta
Sekishoku Elegy June 29, 2007
H. P. Lovecraft's The Dunwich Horror and Other Stories August 28, 2007
Saint Seiya - Hades Chapter Elysion March 7 – August 1, 2008
Mushrambo September 21, 2008
One Piece: Romance Dawn Story November 24, 2008
Halo Legends November 7, 2009 – February 16, 2010 Heirō rejenzu ONA
One Piece Film Strong World: Episode 0 April 16, 2010
Galaxy Express 999: Journey with Energy Beyond Space and Time 4 July 24 – September 24, 2010 Ginga tetsudō 999: jikū o koeta enerugī no tabi ONA
Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans 30 November 11, 2010 Dragon Ball: Super Saiya-jin Zetsumetsu Keikaku OVA. Remake of Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Destroy the Saiyajin.
Precure kara Minna e no Ouen Movie 1 May 20, 2011 Purikyua kara min'na e no ōen mūbī ONA
Toei Robot Girls July 2, 2011 Tōei robotto gāruzu
Precure All Stars DX the Dance Live♥: Miracle Dance Stage e Youkoso 14 November 25, 2011 Purikyua ōru sutāzu DX the DANCE raivu ♥ ~ mirakuru dansu sutēji e yōkoso ~ OVA
Kyōsōgiga 25 December 1, 2011 Kyousou giga ONA
10 August 31 – December 22, 2012
Kindaichi Case Files: Black Magic Murder Case 27 December 17, 2012 – March 15, 2013 Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Kuromajutsu Satsujin Jiken-hen OVA
One Piece: Glorious Island 5 December 23 – December 30, 2012 Wanpīsu “GLORIOUS ISLAND” ONA
Robot Girls Z Episode 0 4 July 30, 2013 Robotto gāruzu Z 0
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal 24 July 5, 2014 – July 18, 2015 Bishoujo Senshi Sērā Mūn Kurisutaru ONA
Seasons 1 and 2 (Dark Kingdom and Black Moon arc)
Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold April 11 – September 26, 2015 Seitōshi seiya - kogane tamashī sōru of gold - ONA. Animation provided by Bridge.
Robot Girls Z Plus 8 May 20 – October 2, 2015 Robotto gāruzu Z purasu ONA
One Piece Film: Gold Episode 0 - 711 ver. 10 July 2, 2016 Wanpīsu firumu: gōrudo ~ episode 0 ~ 711 ver.
KADO: The Right Answer - Ninovo 23 April 6, 2017 Seikaisuru Kado: Ninovo
Augmented Reality Girls Trinary 7 April 12 – November 29, 2017 Kakuchou Shoujo-kei Trinary ONA. Animation provided by feel.
Butt Detective: Auto Rickshaw Chase in Port Town 5 August 2, 2017 Oshiri Tantei: Mina to Machi no Tuk-tuk Chase ONA
KADO: The Right Answer – Beyond Information 120 May 21, 2018 Seikaisuru Kado: Beyond Information
Super Dragon Ball Heroes 8 July 1, 2018 – August 8, 2024 Sūpā doragon bōru hīrōzu
Robot Girls Neo 7 August 18 – September 1, 2018 Robotto gāruzu neo
Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō 25 December 10, 2018 – February 18, 2019 Seitōshi seiya seintia Shō ONA. Animation provided by Gonzo.
Ojamajo Doremi: Owarai Gekijō 1 March 23, 2019 – March 22, 2020 Ojamajo doremi owarai gekijō ONA
Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya 23 July 19, 2019 – January 23, 2020 Seitōshi seiya: Knights of the zodiakku
Digimon Survive: Prologue Movie 3 July 22, 2019 “Dejimon savuaibu” purorōgu mūbī ONA
Jurassic! 1 August 24, 2019 Jura shikku! ONA
Digimon Adventure 20th Anniversary Memorial Story Project 6 November 22, 2019 – December 25, 2020 Dejimon'adobenchā 20-shūnen memoriaru sutōrī ONA
Dream January 24, 2020 Yume ONA
Mashin Mukashi Banashi Gekijou June 7 – July 23, 2020 Ma Suzumu sentai kirameijā ONA
Urvan 5 February 12, 2021 Āvuan ONA
Sharedol October 25, 2021 ONA
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle Sanctuary July 31 – October 9, 2022 ONA
Spicy Candy December 3, 2022 – present ONA
Akuma-kun November 9, 2023 ONA. Co-produced with Encourage Films
Elemon 2023 – present Co-produced with Sunlight Entertainment
Panda Narikiri Taisou March 2, 2024 – present ONA
Ojamajo Carnival!! 1 March 23, 2024 Ojamajo kānibaru!!
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle Sanctuary Part 2 23 April 1, 2024 – June 10, 2024 Seitōshi seiya: Knights of the zodiakku batoru sankuchuari pātsu 2 ONA. Second part of Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac - Battle Sanctuary.
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir OVA 2012 [24][25][26][51]
The One Piece TBA Remake of One Piece; co-produced with Wit Studio

Video game animation

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Game Year
Cobra Command (a.k.a. Thunder Storm) 1984
Ninja Hayate
Freedom Fighter
Road Blaster (a.k.a. Road Avenger and Road Prosecutor) 1985
Time Gal
Sonic the Hedgehog CD 1993[52]
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22 1995
Sailor Moon SuperS: Shin Shuyaku Sōdatsusen 1996
Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout 1997
Chrono Trigger 1999, 2008, 2011
Digimon Rumble Arena 2001
From TV Animation - One Piece: Grand Battle! (One Piece: Grand Battle! in Europe) 2001
From TV Animation - One Piece: Set Sail Pirate Crew! 2001
From TV Animation - One Piece: Grand Battle! 2 2002
From TV Animation - One Piece: Treasure Battle! 2002
From TV Animation - One Piece: Ocean's Dream! 2003
One Piece: Grand Battle! 3 2003
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 2003
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 2004
One Piece: Round the Land 2004
Dragon Ball Z: Sagas 2005
One Piece: Grand Battle! Rush 2005
One Piece: Pirates' Carnival 2005
Dragon Ball Heroes 2010–present
One Piece: Gigant Battle! 2010
One Piece: Gigant Battle! 2 2011
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi 2011
One Piece: Romance Dawn 2012
Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2013
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z 2014
One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X 2014
Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 2014
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2015
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butōden 2015
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 2016
Dragon Ball FighterZ 2018
Dragon Ball Z Kakarot 2020
Digimon Survive 2022

Video game development

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Games Year
Hokuto no Ken 1986
Baltron 1986
Puss In Boots: An Adventure Around the World in 80 Days (Nagagutsu o Haita Neko: Sekai Isshū 80 Nichi Dai Bōken) 1986
Hokuto No Ken 2: Seikimatsu Kyuuseishu Densetsu 1987
SWAT: Special Weapons and Tactics 1987
Kamen no Ninja: Akakage 1988
Fighting Road
Bravoman[53]
Sukeban Deka III
Mr. Gold Tooyama no Kinsan Space Chou
Hokuto no Ken 3: Shinseiki Souzou Seiken Retsuden 1989
Hokuto no Ken: Seizetsu Juuban Shoubu (Fist of the North Star: 10 Big Brawls for the King of Universe)
Shin Satomi Hakkenden: Hikari to Yami no Tatakai
Mottomo Abunai Deka 1990
Volleyfire
Bloody Warriors: Shango no Gyakushuu
Scotland Yard
Hokuto no Ken 4: Shichisei Hakenden: Hokuto Shinken no Kanata e 1991
Final Reverse 1991
Shikinjou (Famicom and Game Boy versions) 1991
Raiden Trad 1991
Hokuto no Ken 5: Tenma Ryuuseiden Ai Zesshou 1992
Hokuto no Ken 6: Gekitou Denshouken - Haou heno Michi 1992
Hokuto no Ken 7: Seiken Retsuden - Denshousha heno Michi 1993
Koede Asobu: Heart Catch PreCure! 2010
Enka no Pandemica 2014
Re:Ver Project -Tokyo- (co-developed with Nestopi)[54] 2025

Dubbing

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Animated productions by foreign studios dubbed in Japanese by Toei are The Mystery of the Third Planet (1981 Russian film, dubbed in 2008); Les Maîtres du temps (1982 French-Hungarian film, dubbed in 2014), Alice's Birthday (2009 Russian film, dubbed in 2013) and Becca's Bunch (2018 television series, dubbed in 2021 to 2022).

Foreign production history

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Toei has been commissioned to provide animation by Japanese and American studios such as Sunbow Entertainment, Marvel Productions, Hanna-Barbera, DIC Entertainment, Rankin/Bass Productions and World Events Productions (DreamWorks Animation). In the 60's, they primarily worked with Rankin/Bass, but beginning in the 80's, they worked with Marvel Productions and their list of clients grew, until the end of the decade. Toei didn't provide much outsourced animation work in the 90's and since the 2000s has only rarely worked with other companies outside Japan.

Production Year
The Wacky World of Mother Goose[citation needed] 1967
The Mouse on the Mayflower 1968
The World of Strawberry Shortcake 1980
The Pink Panther in: Pink at First Sight 1981
Spider-Man 1981
Strawberry Shortcake: Pets on Parade 1982
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends 1982
The Charmkins 1983
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero 1983–1986
Inspector Gadget (additional services for TMS Entertainment for the ink and painting process) 1983
Dungeons and Dragons 1983–1985
My Little Pony 1984–1985
Gallavants 1984
The Transformers 1984–1987[55]
Robo Force: The Revenge of Nazgar 1984
Turbo Teen 1984
Snorks[citation needed] 1984
Jim Henson's Muppet Babies 1984–1987
Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters 1985
Super Sunday 1985–1986
Inhumanoids 1985 spin-off TV series
Jem 1985–1988 spin-off TV series
Voltron Season 3 1985
The Transformers: The Movie 1986
Voltron: Fleet of Doom 1986
Defenders of the Earth 1986–1987
The Adventures of the American Rabbit 1986
My Little Pony: The Movie 1986
My Little Pony 'n Friends 1986–1987
The Glo Friends 1986–1987
The Jetsons 1987
Blondie and Dagwood 1987
G.I. Joe: The Movie 1987
Sky Commanders 1987
The Flintstone Kids 1987
The Smurfs 1987–1988
Foofur 1987
Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater 1987
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987–1989[56]
The New Archies 1987
Police Academy[citation needed] 1988–1989
Dennis the Menace 1988
The Real Ghostbusters 1988
Superman 1988
X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men 1989
Starship Troopers: Invasion 2012
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir 2015–2024

Controversies

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Fair use disputes

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Between 2008 and 2018, Toei Animation had copyright claimed TeamFourStar's parody series, DragonBall Z Abridged. TFS stated that the parody series is protected under fair use.[57][58]

On December 7, 2021, Toei Animation copyright claimed over 150 videos by YouTuber Totally Not Mark, real name Mark Fitzpatrick.[59] He uploaded a video addressing the issue, claiming that they were protected under fair use, and that nine of the videos do not include any Toei footage. He also outlined the appeal process on YouTube, and estimated having the videos reinstated could take over 37 years. He then goes on to announce that he would not be supporting new Toei releases until the issue had been resolved, and also called for a boycott on the upcoming Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero film.[60] The dispute sparked discussion on YouTube on the vulnerability of creators against the copyright system and lack of fair use laws in Japan, with YouTubers such as PewDiePie and The Anime Man speaking out on the issue.[61][62]

On January 26, 2022, Fitzpatrick had his videos reinstated after negotiations with YouTube.[63]

Treatment of employees

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On January 20, 2021, two employees have accused Toei Animation of overworking their employees and discrimination towards sexual minorities. The company had inappropriately referred to employees who identifies as X-gender (a non-binary identity in Japan).[64][65]

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Toei Animation

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Toei Animation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese established in 1956 as a of , Ltd., primarily specializing in the planning and production of series and films for television, theatrical films, and . It also conducts licensing, marketing, and international distribution via subsidiaries such as Toei Animation Inc. in the US and Toei Animation Europe S.A.S. in France. Originating from the 1948-founded Japan Animated Films, it pioneered color feature-length and became a leader in television starting with its first series, Ken the Wolf Boy, in 1963. The studio has produced landmark franchises including , , , and , which have achieved massive commercial success through domestic broadcasts, international licensing, and . These works have contributed to 's expansion into global markets, with Toei handling planning, production, and overseas operations. While celebrated for its output volume and longevity—such as 's ongoing serialization since 1999—the studio has faced criticism over production practices, including recent backlash against perceived use of AI tools and alterations to source material in adaptations like . Despite such issues, Toei maintains a dominant position in the industry through its integrated encompassing and international partnerships.

History

Establishment and Early Years (1948–1969)

Toei Animation originated from Nihon Doga Co., Ltd., established in January 1948 in Shinjuku-ku, , as one of the earliest post-World War II animation studios in , initiating production amid the industry's tentative recovery from wartime disruptions. The company, initially focused on short animated films, renamed itself Nichido Eiga Co. in August 1952 to reflect its expanding film-oriented activities. In July 1956, acquired Nichido Eiga, rebranding it as Toei Doga Co., Ltd., and relocating operations to integrate with Toei's live-action film infrastructure, with headquarters in Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, , and a temporary studio in Haramachi, Shinjuku-ku. By January 1957, Toei Doga had shifted its primary production studio to Oizumi, Nerima-ku, , enabling scaled-up output. The studio debuted with short animations, including Little Kitty’s Graffiti in May 1957, before achieving a milestone with its first full-length theatrical feature, Enchantress (Hakujaden), released in 1958. This adaptation of the Chinese folktale , directed by Taiji Yabushita, was Japan's inaugural color feature film, employing cel techniques to render vibrant hues and detailed backgrounds, which distinguished it from prior black-and-white works and helped establish technical benchmarks for domestic feature . Toei Doga entered television production in November 1963 with Ken the Wolf Boy (Otoko Ippiki Gaki Daishō), its debut TV series, comprising 26 episodes that catered to youthful audiences and reflected the rising popularity of broadcast in . This marked a pivot from theatrical features to serialized formats, driven by expanding TV infrastructure. Subsequent efforts included (Mahōtsukai Sarī), launching in late 1966 as Toei's first series, which adopted color broadcasting from episode 18 in April 1967 and ran for 109 episodes, further solidifying the studio's role in genre innovation during the decade.

Growth and Diversification (1970–1989)

During the 1970s, Toei Animation expanded its television output by adapting popular into action-oriented series targeted at young male audiences, capitalizing on the growing demand for amid Japan's post-war economic recovery and the proliferation of sets. The studio's adaptation of Go Nagai's , which premiered on Fuji TV on December 3, 1972, and ran for 92 episodes until September 1, 1974, pioneered the "super robot" genre with its weekly production schedule, enabling consistent revenue from broadcasting fees and merchandise tie-ins as viewership surged due to the series' emphasis on giant robot battles. This model addressed market pressures for high-volume content, as television networks sought engaging programming to compete with live-action shows, while Toei optimized cel animation techniques—such as limited keyframe movement and reusable backgrounds—to produce episodes efficiently without inflating labor costs proportionally to output. By the late and into the , Toei diversified into theatrical feature films to leverage merchandising synergies and tap into Japan's booming cinema attendance during the economic bubble's early phases, where disposable income rose alongside consumer enthusiasm for sci-fi narratives. The 1979 film Galaxy Express 999, directed by Shigeto Yoshida and based on Leiji Matsumoto's , was released on August 4 in and became the highest-grossing film of that year, drawing over 3.4 million viewers through its epic storytelling that resonated with audiences seeking escapist adventures amid rapid . The related television series, airing from September 14, 1978, to March 28, 1981, further solidified Toei's reputation, winning the in 1981 for its cultural impact and visual ambition, which included detailed cel-shaded interstellar settings produced via streamlined in-betweening processes to meet tight release deadlines. Toei's late-1980s output intensified with long-form shonen adaptations, exemplified by , which debuted on Fuji TV on February 26, 1986, and spanned 153 episodes until April 19, 1989, establishing a serialized formula of escalating tournaments and power-ups that drove sustained ratings and toy sales in a market where consumption grew alongside the yen's appreciation and family entertainment spending. This period saw initial forays into international co-productions and , including early partnerships with Korean studios for cells starting in the , which helped scale production volume—evidenced by Toei's annual TV series output rising from several dozen episodes in the early to over 100 by the decade's end—without equivalent rises in domestic staffing, as global demand for Japanese IP began emerging through dubbed exports. Such efficiencies in cel workflow, including for tracing and adaptations for depth, enabled Toei to meet network quotas for action series amid the market expansion, where shonen titles captured prime-time slots fueled by demographic shifts toward youth-oriented media consumption.

Modern Era and Global Expansion (1990–2009)

In the 1990s, Toei Animation capitalized on the growing domestic and international demand for anime by producing influential series that emphasized long-running narratives and character-driven storytelling, fostering sustained merchandising opportunities. The studio's adaptation of , which premiered on March 7, 1992, and ran for 200 episodes across five seasons until 1997, marked a commercial pinnacle for the genre, generating substantial export revenues through licensing to markets including and . This series' weekly format enabled ongoing tie-in merchandise sales, contributing to the franchise's cumulative global merchandising revenue exceeding $13 billion by 2014, with early international broadcasts amplifying Toei's visibility abroad. Similarly, the launch of on October 20, 1999, initiated a shonen epic that, by 2009, had surpassed 400 episodes, establishing Toei's model of serialized production for enduring IP value over short-term trends, as evidenced by its role in driving consistent broadcast and ancillary income. To facilitate global distribution, Toei established overseas subsidiaries, including Toei Animation Incorporated in in March 2004, a wholly-owned entity focused on program licensing and exploitation of its catalog in the Americas. This move addressed the logistical challenges of international sales, enabling direct management of dubbing, syndication, and merchandising deals for properties like Dragon Ball and Sailor Moon, which had pioneered Toei's U.S. exports in the 1990s through initial sales that later expanded into broader media rights. By prioritizing evergreen franchises with weekly episode releases, Toei mitigated risks from volatile one-off productions, as long-form series like One Piece supported diversified revenue from television syndication, , and licensed goods, contrasting with the industry's broader susceptibility to economic fluctuations in the early . Economic pressures in during the post-bubble period prompted Toei to refine its IP strategy, emphasizing high-output, low-risk shonen titles that dominated weekly television slots and generated reliable merchandising streams. This approach resolved production bottlenecks tied to funding constraints, with exemplifying market dominance by accumulating over 18 billion yen in annual contributions by the late through combined domestic and export channels. Toei's focus on franchise longevity—via serialized episodes sustaining viewer engagement—outperformed fleeting trends, as shonen properties accounted for a significant portion of the studio's output and international appeal, evidenced by expanded licensing in and during the decade.

Recent Developments (2010–Present)

In March 2022, Toei Animation experienced a ransomware attack when unauthorized access was detected on March 6, compromising its internal network and prompting a full system shutdown to contain the virus. The incident, identified as a targeted ransomware virus, disrupted production and delayed episodes of ongoing series such as One Piece and Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, with broadcasts postponed by several weeks. Toei conducted an internal investigation, confirming data exfiltration attempts but implementing recovery protocols that restored operations without reported ransom payments or prolonged outages. Major franchises demonstrated continuity amid the disruption, with Dragon Ball Super having concluded its initial run from July 5, 2015, to March 25, 2018, while —produced continuously by Toei since 1999—surpassed its 1,000th episode on November 21, 2021, and continued airing without permanent halt. The attack's effects proved transient, as fiscal results in subsequent years reflected robust revenue growth from these IPs, including ¥24.96 billion from and ¥26.51 billion from in FY2025 (April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025), driven by merchandising and streaming rights rather than significant production losses. Strategic diversification accelerated post-recovery, with Toei announcing a with Strata in 2023 to develop DenDekaDen, a new IP blending with technology for NFT-integrated storytelling. In September 2024, Toei revealed its first independent , NOROI KAGO: the Grudged Domain, a co-op title inspired by yokai , developed with Toydium for release in 2025 and debuted at . The One Piece 25th anniversary in 2024 further bolstered licensing revenues through global collaborations, contributing to segment growth in and . In June 2025, Toei launched the ETERNA Animation brand to focus on original in-house productions ahead of its 70th anniversary in 2026, with the debut project FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki emphasizing creator-driven narratives. FY2025 financials underscored operational resilience, with overall revenue increases from diversified IP exploitation, including strong overseas streaming for and One Piece. Looking to FY2026 (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026), Toei plans two global theatrical film releases, leveraging established franchises to sustain momentum.

Corporate Structure

Ownership and Leadership

Toei Animation Co., Ltd. operates as a publicly traded entity on the (code: 4816), with , Ltd.—itself publicly listed—holding the largest stake at approximately 41.3% as of recent filings. This structure positions Toei Animation as a key subsidiary under 's umbrella, supplemented by other major shareholders including Holdings Corporation (20.2%) and Fuji Media Holdings, Inc. (5.17%), alongside smaller institutional investors. The diversified yet controlled , lacking prominent activist shareholders exerting pressure for rapid changes, supports focused on sustained operations rather than volatile quarterly demands. Leadership at Toei Animation centers on Chairman Kozo Morishita, who assumed the role in May 2022 after prior service as vice president and chief director of planning and sales, and President Katsuhiro Takagi, appointed in June 2012 following a tenure as senior director since joining the company in 1980. Takagi oversees executive functions, including strategic direction toward content that sustains audience engagement across generations, as articulated in his emphasis on productions delivering "dreams and hope" globally. The board comprises senior directors such as Satoshi Shinohara, Kiichiro Yamada (general manager of production), and Hidenori Tsuji (head of business management), forming a compact group that prioritizes internal decision-making on intellectual property stewardship. This executive stability—evidenced by Takagi's 13-year presidency and Morishita's multi-decade internal progression—correlates with the uninterrupted output of long-running franchises, enabling resource allocation toward established series amid market shifts. In regional expansions, Toei Animation appointed Akira Yamaguchi as in September 2025, tasked with in the EMEA market on the branch's 20th .

Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies

Toei Animation operates a network of subsidiaries and affiliated companies that support across animation production, , music rights management, and global distribution, allowing efficient control over licensing, , and regional adaptations while minimizing external dependencies. These entities handle specialized functions such as audio processing and overseas market expansion, contributing to overseas sales that comprise approximately 60% of the company's revenue. Domestically, TAVAC Co., Ltd., established in February 1973, functions as a dedicated recording and editing studio, providing voice recording, , , and sound effects for Toei Animation's projects, with four studios including facilities for multi-audio tracks. Toei Animation Music Publishing manages and rights associated with animated works. Toei Digital Labo Co., Ltd., an affiliate under the broader Toei group, supports digital , including and finishing for animation content using advanced systems like Baselight. Overseas subsidiaries focus on licensing and distribution to capitalize on international demand. Toei Animation Inc., founded in December 2004 and based in , oversees program and consumer product licensing for Toei Animation's catalog across , , and . Toei Animation Europe S.A.S., established in 2004 in , , manages distribution, marketing, and licensing in , , the , and , with recent expansions including new divisions for enhanced regional operations as of 2021 and a vice president appointment marking its 20th anniversary in 2025. In Asia, Toei Animation Enterprises Limited (TAE), formed in 1997 as a in , facilitates regional licensing and adaptation, while a in supports business development in . Toei Animation Phils., Inc. (TAP), based in the , aids in production support and local market penetration across . These structures enable Toei Animation to adapt content for diverse markets, such as through via TAVAC and licensing via overseas arms, driving revenue growth from global streaming and rights.

Productions

Television Series

Toei Animation has produced over 220 television series, encompassing more than 12,500 episodes as of September 2023, with long-running franchises forming the core of its output. These series, predominantly adaptations of , demonstrate that extended episode volumes—often exceeding 100 installments per title—correlate with sustained viewer engagement, as serialized narratives from source material enable ongoing production without narrative exhaustion, fostering habitual viewership and ancillary revenue streams like . In the , Toei pioneered television with (1966–1968), its first color TV series comprising 109 episodes, which adapted a and established the studio's shojo format while achieving domestic broadcast success through weekly episodic adventures. This era laid groundwork for volume-driven production, as the series' runtime exceeded 40 hours, retaining audiences via familiar character arcs derived from the original work. The 1980s marked expansion into shonen action with (1986–1989, 153 episodes) and (1986–1989, 114 episodes), both manga adaptations that capitalized on escalating battle sequences for prolonged serialization. These titles exemplified adaptation advantages, where pre-written chapters supplied content for high episode counts, empirically outperforming originals by maintaining retention through escalating stakes and collectible tie-ins, as evidenced by their transition to sequels. From the 1990s onward, flagship series like Digimon Adventure (1999–, multiple seasons totaling over 300 episodes across franchises), (1999–, exceeding 1,100 episodes as of 2025), and continuations underscored Toei's reliance on ongoing shonen adaptations. The shojo franchise (2004–, 22 series with over 1,000 episodes collectively) similarly thrives on formulaic annual renewals tied to toy merchandising. In fiscal year 2025, ongoing titles such as (¥19 billion in franchise sales) and (¥18.4 billion) drove the majority of animation-related revenue, with long-form TV output accounting for sustained profitability via global licensing and viewer loyalty built on cumulative episode investment. Manga-based series empirically excel in retention metrics, as their adaptable volume supports decades-long runs, contrasting shorter originals and linking production scale directly to commercial endurance.

Theatrical and Direct-to-Video Films

Toei Animation entered theatrical film production with Panda and the Magic Serpent, released on October 4, , which became Japan's first full-length color animated , running 80 minutes and adapting a Chinese folktale to showcase early cel animation techniques. This was followed by a series of features in the late and , including Magic Boy (March 1959), a 75-minute fantasy based on , and Alakazam the Great (June 1960), a 90-minute adaptation of the legend co-produced with international partners. These early works established Toei's role in pioneering domestic feature animation, emphasizing spectacle through hand-drawn sequences and orchestral scores, though initial returns were modest amid competition from live-action imports. The 1970s marked a shift toward higher-budget spectacles, with (August 1979) achieving commercial breakthrough by grossing over ¥1.5 billion in through its epic narrative and detailed mechanical designs, drawing 3.4 million viewers and influencing subsequent cinema trends. Franchise extensions dominated from the onward, starting with Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (December 20, 1986), which launched an ongoing series of 21 theatrical films by 2018, including (December 14, 2018), that earned $8.5 million in U.S. box office alone amid global totals exceeding $100 million via action-oriented plots diverging from TV canon. Similarly, the series began with One Piece: The Movie (March 4, 2000), yielding 15 entries by 2022, highlighted by One Piece Film: Red (August 6, 2022), which grossed ¥20.4 billion domestically and $246.6 million worldwide, driven by idol-themed hype and elements. Other successes include (December 3, 2022), a grossing $279 million globally through realistic integration and sports franchise appeal. Direct-to-video releases, primarily as original video animations (OVAs), supplemented theatrical efforts by offering extended franchise stories without cinema distribution costs, such as Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock (December 17, 2011), a 20-minute prequel exploring alternate timelines that sold over 109,000 units in Japan on initial Blu-ray/DVD. These OVAs, often 45-90 minutes, targeted home video markets with limited runs, including Saint Seiya specials and Digimon features, generating ancillary revenue through bundled merchandise but yielding lower per-unit grosses compared to theaters, typically under ¥1 billion total per title. Toei's theatrical output has garnered international recognition, with Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of Gegege (November 10, 2023) selected for the in 2024 for its yokai adaptation and fluid action sequences. In fiscal year 2026 (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026), Toei plans two global theatrical releases tied to flagship properties, aiming to capitalize on post-pandemic recovery and streaming synergies for projected exceeding prior franchise peaks.

Original Video and Net Animations

Toei Animation has employed the original video animation (OVA) format to extend narratives from established television franchises, providing a mechanism for supplemental content with fewer episodes—typically 2 to 6 per release—compared to the 50+ episodes common in broadcast series. This approach mitigates the rigors of weekly production deadlines, enabling greater creative flexibility for detailed storytelling and character development unbound by television network constraints. OVAs historically served as lower-risk outlets in the anime industry, where distribution allowed studios to gauge consumer interest in niche extensions or untested arcs before investing in full television commitments, as evidenced by the format's role in fostering diverse projects during the 1980s-1990s video boom. A key example is Toei's continuation of the Saint Seiya series via OVAs after its 114-episode television run concluded in April 1989; the Evil Goddess Arc OVA, released from December 18, 1991, to March 24, 1992, adapted the manga's subsequent Hades saga in two 45-minute installments, testing sustained demand for the property among dedicated fans. Similarly, the Saint Seiya: Heaven Chapter Overture OVA, a 100-minute feature released on February 21, 2004, explored prequel elements, demonstrating Toei's use of the medium for standalone expansions that informed later adaptations like the Hades Chapter OVAs spanning 2002 to 2008. These productions underscored the economic rationale of OVAs: shorter cycles reduced upfront costs and overhead, allowing experimentation with mature themes or unresolved plots viable only for home video markets. Post-2010, Toei transitioned toward original net animations (ONAs) amid the rise of digital streaming, prioritizing online platforms for efficient distribution and real-time audience feedback. Super Dragon Ball Heroes exemplifies this shift, debuting as a 3-5 minute episodic ONA on July 1, 2018, to promote the arcade card game of the same name; the series amassed 56 episodes by August 2024, blending fan-service crossovers with game tie-ins in a low-commitment format that bypassed physical media. This digital pivot enabled Toei to assess IP viability through streaming metrics and merchandise synergy, with shorter episode lengths fostering rapid iteration and innovation free from traditional broadcast pressures, aligning with broader industry trends toward web-exclusive content for targeted demographics.

Contributions to Video Games and Other Media

Toei Animation has provided animation services for numerous video games, particularly cutscenes and visual sequences tied to its flagship franchises like . The studio is credited on over 95 titles spanning 1983 to 2025, including recent entries such as Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (2024), where its contributions integrate anime-style cinematics to bridge narrative elements with gameplay mechanics. These efforts leverage Toei's expertise in and effects, enabling seamless extensions of series lore into interactive formats developed by partners like Bandai Namco. Such collaborations have historically amplified franchise engagement, with games alone contributing to licensing revenues exceeding expectations in fiscal reports. In 2024, Toei expanded into independent game publishing with NOROI KAGO: the Grudged Domain, its first indie title announced on September 5. Developed by Toydium and published under Toei's oversight, this multiplayer game draws on yokai mythology—echoing themes from Toei's adaptations of GeGeGe no Kitaro—and features up to four-player co-op mechanics emphasizing evasion and resource management in haunted domains. Debuting at 2024 with a demo during Next Fest in October, the game targets a full PC release in 2025, marking Toei's strategic pivot toward original digital content to diversify beyond pipelines. Game licensing synergies have underpinned revenue growth, with Toei's IPs driving and digital tie-ins. Fiscal data indicate strong performance from gaming rights for properties like , bolstering overall licensing sales amid rising global demand for interactive adaptations. This ancillary involvement sustains IP value, as evidenced by 's Q2 2024 contribution of approximately 12.7 billion yen to Toei's earnings, partly through game-related extensions.

International Activities

Dubbing and Localization Efforts

Toei Animation established the Toei Audio Visual Art Center (TAVAC) in February 1973 as an in-house facility dedicated to audio production, including dubbing foreign content into Japanese for domestic broadcast. TAVAC, located adjacent to Toei's Oizumi Studio in Tokyo, features four specialized studios for voice recording, sound effects, and mastering, enabling streamlined synchronization of dialogue with visuals through precise timing data and lip-sync approximation techniques adapted for anime-style animation. This setup supported early dubbing of Western animations starting in the 1960s, such as collaborations with U.S. producer Rankin/Bass on projects like the 1964 special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, where Toei handled animation and subsequent Japanese audio adaptation using veteran seiyū (voice actors) to match exaggerated character movements and maintain narrative fidelity. For foreign-to-Japanese dubbing, TAVAC emphasized high-fidelity standards, employing professional seiyū to replicate emotional tones and cultural nuances while adhering to protocols that prioritize mouth flap alignment over exact lip-sync, a method honed since Toei's TV era in the . This approach facilitated rapid adaptation of imported shows, allowing Toei to enter Japanese markets ahead of competitors; for instance, workflows integrated with Toei's pipelines reduced turnaround times to weeks for select Western titles broadcast on networks like (now ). Fan reception of these efforts, as noted in analyses, praised the consistency of voice performances, with seiyū like those from Toei's roster contributing to enduring popularity of dubbed imports, though critics occasionally highlighted minor cultural mistranslations in early outputs. In self-localization for global markets, Toei leverages TAVAC and affiliated resources to oversee or produce dubs of its original content into languages like English, enabling controlled quality and swift international releases. Examples include the 2023 remastered English dub of : Battle of Gods, fully handled in-house for theatrical re-release on September 15-17, which utilized advanced data to align voice tracks with original Japanese timing, resulting in improved fan metrics such as higher streaming retention rates compared to prior licensed dubs. This in-house efficiency, bolstered by TAVAC's integrated , has accelerated market entry for series like , with dubs integrated into Toei's global social media campaigns by 2025, garnering positive critic feedback for natural dialogue flow and reduced . Such efforts underscore Toei's shift toward direct localization control, minimizing delays from third-party licensees and enhancing revenue from overseas licensing deals exceeding ¥100 billion annually by the early 2020s.

Foreign Co-Productions and Partnerships

Toei Animation has pursued foreign co-productions to address the constraints of the saturated Japanese market, where domestic viewership growth has plateaued amid from streaming platforms and declining birth rates. These partnerships enable shared investment in high-cost productions—often exceeding hundreds of millions of yen per series—while incorporating international creative input and distribution networks, thereby reducing Toei's solo financial exposure and facilitating cultural adaptations tailored to overseas audiences, such as localized storytelling elements or integrated digital monetization. Early collaborations with U.S. studios in the 1970s and 1980s involved Toei providing animation services for Western projects, including contributions to Hanna-Barbera and Marvel Productions series like Transformers and G.I. Joe, where Toei handled key sequences to leverage its cel animation expertise amid rising labor costs in America. These arrangements allowed Toei to gain revenue from foreign commissions without full creative control, fostering technical exchanges such as synchronized U.S.-style character designs with Japanese fluidity. European ties emerged later, exemplified by Toei Animation Europe's involvement in co-productions like elements of Miraculous Ladybug with French studio Zagtoon, blending anime aesthetics with Western narrative pacing. In recent years, Toei has deepened ties with Asian and global tech firms for original IP development. A 2023 partnership with Singapore-based Strata launched DenDekaDen, an IP integrating and NFTs, where fans influence plot evolution via digital ownership, marking Toei's entry into without diluting core assets. Similarly, a 2021 strategic alliance with South Korea's aims to co-create IPs for global markets, combining Toei's animation prowess with CJ's K-content distribution reach. Toei's CEO has outlined plans for co-productions with Chinese studios to tap improving production infrastructure there, targeting live-action hybrids alongside animation to diversify revenue streams beyond Japan-dependent licensing. These efforts yield benefits like access to emerging tech—e.g., Strata's for fan-driven content—while preserving Toei's IP sovereignty through joint ventures rather than outright sales.

Global Distribution and Market Impact

Toei Animation maintains international subsidiaries in key markets, including in for the Americas, Toei Animation Europe S.A.S. in covering , , and , and operations in and for Asia, enabling localized licensing and distribution of its catalog. These offices support export of titles like and One Piece, with overseas animation sales increasing over 15% in fiscal year 2024, contributing to record net sales of 88.65 billion yen. The company's long-running series, exceeding 1,000 episodes in cases such as , facilitate ongoing serialization rights sales to global platforms, generating sustained revenue through episodic releases rather than one-off films. Licensing agreements with streaming services, including for Dragon Ball titles and for expanded anime offerings, have bolstered international accessibility, with such deals driving an 8.3% year-over-year net sales rise to 72.7 billion yen as of early 2025, primarily from streaming and licensing. Toei engages directly in overseas markets through events like its New York Comic Con 2025 booth and panels, featuring One Piece merchandise, card games, and announcements, which promote titles to North American audiences and support ancillary sales in toys and collectibles. This presence underscores Toei's role in the expanding global anime sector, projected to grow amid rising demand for serialized content.

Technological and Production Innovations

Evolution of Animation Techniques

Toei Animation commenced operations with traditional hand-drawn cel animation, a technique standard in the industry during the and , involving animators penciling keyframes on paper, inking outlines onto transparent sheets, and hand-painting colors on the reverse side before with backgrounds under a camera rostrum. This method underpinned early productions like the studio's inaugural feature, Hakujaden (1958), where each second of film required approximately 24 cels, demanding extensive manual labor from teams of in-betweeners and colorists. By the late 1990s, amid broader industry experimentation with digital tools for scanning and , Toei began phasing out physical cels, achieving full digital production by , which encompassed software-based inking, coloring, and to streamline workflows previously bottlenecked by and photochemical . This transition mirrored efficiency gains reported across Japanese studios, where digital pipelines reduced per-frame time from several hours in analog workflows to fractions thereof via automated layering and error correction, though Toei's implementation emphasized maintaining hand-drawn aesthetics through tablet-based key animation. In the 2000s, Toei integrated (CGI) selectively into 2D-dominant series and films, augmenting complex effects like transformations and battles in theatrical releases, where software-rendered elements were overlaid onto traditional frames to handle dynamic motion unattainable with cels alone. Toei's status as Japan's largest animation studio by output volume—producing over 10 major television series annually by the mid-2000s—provided the financial scale to invest in proprietary digital infrastructure and training, outpacing smaller outfits reliant on outsourced analog finishing. This capacity correlated with expanded production rates, as digital tools facilitated iterative revisions without discarding physical media, supporting Toei's pivot to high-volume merchandising-driven franchises.

Recent Technological Adoptions Including AI

In its financial results briefing for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, Toei Animation disclosed investments in Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN), a developer of advanced AI technologies, as part of a joint venture to incorporate artificial intelligence into animation production workflows. This funding, alongside contributions from partners like Kodansha and TBS Television, supported PFN's receipt of over 24 billion yen (approximately US$166.7 million) since 2024, with Toei's portion exceeding US$34 million aimed at automating resource-intensive tasks. The initiative targets augmentation of processes including storyboarding, in-between animation, coloring, and backgrounds to alleviate industry-wide animator shortages, which have constrained output amid rising global demand for anime. Toei has emphasized that AI serves as a tool for efficiency gains rather than workforce displacement, though the company clarified in May 2025 that it is not currently applying AI to these core areas, following public backlash over initial disclosures. These efforts reflect pragmatic responses to labor bottlenecks, building on Toei's prior AI trials for production acceleration documented as early as 2021, when the studio reported using to expedite tasks without compromising artistic oversight. By fiscal 2025, the focus shifted to collaborative AI development for scalable augmentation, enabling animators to prioritize creative elements over repetitive labor, as animator vacancies persist across Japan's sector. Complementing these AI integrations, Toei launched the ETERNA Animation brand on June 5, 2025, dedicated to sustainable in-house original productions utilizing technological efficiencies to foster long-term creativity. The brand establishes a platform for ongoing originals, with its debut title, FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki, showcased as a work-in-progress at the in June 2025, signaling tech-enabled viability for independent projects ahead of Toei's 70th anniversary in 2026.

Controversies and Criticisms

Intellectual Property and Fair Use Disputes

Toei Animation has pursued legal action against involving its properties, notably filing a complaint in September 2011 against 869 unidentified users for illegally distributing episode 515 of , resulting in a U.S. federal court case that underscored the company's efforts to combat of its high-revenue franchises. Such enforcement aligns with broader industry incentives, as unauthorized distribution undermines licensing and merchandise revenues, which form a substantial portion of Toei's income; for instance, the company's group net sales reached 179.9 billion yen in fiscal year 2025, heavily reliant on IP exploitation across media. Critics of aggressive anti-piracy measures argue they overlook transformative uses, but empirical evidence from sector reports indicates correlates with billions in annual global losses, justifying protective actions to sustain creator investment. In fan content disputes, Toei has issued mass copyright claims via YouTube's Content ID system, as seen in December 2021 when it targeted over 150 videos on the channel of reviewer Mark Fitzpatrick (Totally Not Mark), primarily featuring analysis of Dragon Ball and One Piece clips argued to qualify as fair use under U.S. law. Fitzpatrick's appeals succeeded in January 2022, with YouTube restoring all videos after determining the claims conflicted with fair use protections, prompting platform policy updates to expedite reviews of bulk takedown requests and require claimants to specify non-fair-use rationales. This incident drew fan backlash, including accusations of overreach stifling criticism and transformative works like anime music videos (AMVs), which Toei has routinely claimed for incorporating footage without permission. However, Toei's position emphasizes safeguarding core assets—Dragon Ball alone drives extensive merchandising—against potential dilution, reflecting Japan's stricter copyright regime over U.S. fair use allowances, though outcomes like these highlight enforcement limits in international platforms. Toei's IP strategy prioritizes multi-use maximization, as outlined in its medium-term vision to extend franchise lifespans through global licensing while curbing unauthorized derivatives that could erode exclusivity value. While fan communities decry takedowns as anti-access, data on IP-dependent revenues supports rigorous protection, with disputes often resolving via platform arbitration rather than courts, reinforcing that claims succeed only for non-commercial, transformative content without market harm.

Labor Practices and Employee Treatment

In the Japanese anime industry, animators commonly work extended hours driven by tight production schedules and competitive market pressures, with a 2019 study reporting an average of 230 hours per month, equivalent to approximately 11.5 hours per day over a five-day week. Toei Animation, as one of the largest studios, operates within these norms but benefits from its scale, providing relative job stability amid an industry-wide animator shortage and $21 billion global market demands that prioritize high output over reduced workloads. Management has defended such practices as necessary for maintaining productivity in a low-margin sector, where freelance and in-house staff turnover remains low due to consistent project pipelines, contrasting with smaller studios' instability. In 2018, Toei attempted internal reforms to curb by mandating holidays and capping daily hours, but the measures were criticized by employees and collaborators for disrupting workflows without addressing root causes like episode deadlines, leading to rushed external subcontracting and heightened complaints about efficiency. Union representatives highlighted persistent overwork, though Toei maintained the changes aimed at compliance with labor laws amid broader industry scrutiny. A 2021 dispute involved allegations of and against a identifying as , who claimed refusal of labor negotiations and unfair demotion after raising workplace issues; Toei initially contested the negotiation format but later engaged following and union advocacy. The incident underscored tensions between individual complaints and , with the union denying Toei's portrayal of the representative's demands as unreasonable, though no formal ruling confirmed . Following a 2022 labor standards inspection prompted by an assistant producer's claims of uncompensated overtime exceeding 13 hours daily and sexual harassment, Toei received an advisory from authorities and committed to procedural improvements, including better pay documentation, without admitting violations. In-house animator salaries averaged around 8.27 million yen annually (approximately $57,000 USD) as of March 2024, surpassing industry medians for entry-level roles and freelance rates, which often fall below minimum wage equivalents. Insider accounts from projects like One Piece describe Toei's conditions as superior to peers like MAPPA, citing structured schedules over chaotic multitasking, though union critiques persist on linking excessive hours to competitive bidding rather than inherent necessity.

Other Notable Incidents

In March 2022, Toei Animation experienced a ransomware attack that compromised its internal network, resulting in the postponement of new episodes for multiple ongoing series, including One Piece, Digimon Ghost Game, Delicious Party Precure, and Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai. The intrusion, traced to the download of infected software by an employee, allowed unauthorized access starting around March 6, encrypting systems and halting digital operations such as rendering and distribution. Toei isolated the affected segments, declined ransom demands, and restored functionality using offline backups and manual processes, enabling partial resumption within weeks; for instance, One Piece episode 1000 aired on April 10 after a roughly one-month delay. No significant data exfiltration or long-term production losses were reported, with financial impacts limited to short-term scheduling adjustments rather than broader revenue shortfalls. During the , Toei faced temporary production interruptions in and 2021 due to government-declared states of emergency and outbreaks among staff, affecting series such as Digimon Adventure: and . These halts, typically lasting days to weeks, were mitigated through shifts to remote workflows, leveraging digital tools for storyboarding and voice recording while adhering to health protocols. Such adaptations prevented cascading delays across the pipeline, preserving output continuity without evidence of heightened vulnerability compared to peers in the animation sector. These events highlight Toei's operational resilience, as rapid recovery measures—bolstered by segmented networks and redundant data—confined disruptions to tactical levels, with no indications of persistent systemic weaknesses beyond routine industry cyber and pandemic risks.

Cultural and Economic Impact

Key Achievements and Awards

Toei Animation has produced long-running franchises, including , which exceeded 1,125 episodes by 2025, establishing it as one of the most extensive series adaptations. The studio's longevity spans nearly 70 years since its founding in 1956, during which it has maintained consistent output in television and feature films. Several Toei Animation works have earned accolades from the Grand Prix, a reader-voted annual award for outstanding : in 1981 and in 1987. Economically, Toei Animation reported record net sales and operating profit in fiscal year 2024 (ending March 2025), with overseas rights licensing for properties like and growing 39% year-over-year, reflecting strong international demand for its intellectual properties. The franchise marked its 25th anniversary in 2024 with a global music symphony tour spanning , , and , performing orchestral arrangements of its scores in multiple sold-out venues.

Influence on the Anime Industry and Global Pop Culture

Toei Animation's adoption of extended serialized formats in the 1960s laid groundwork for the industry's reliance on long-running series, allowing for deeper arcs and character development beyond standalone episodes. This approach gained prominence through shonen adaptations like , which aired weekly from February 26, 1986, to April 19, 1989, before continuing as , establishing a template for ongoing sagas that sustained audience loyalty across decades. Toei's capacity for high-volume output—producing 52 episodes annually for series such as since October 20, 1999—set production benchmarks, enabling studios to manage tight schedules through in-house staffing and efficiencies tailored to weekly broadcasts. Such models emphasized , influencing the sector's transition to franchise ecosystems where serves as a merchandising launchpad rather than isolated artistic endeavors. The commercialization enabled by this serialization has generated substantial economic spillovers, with Dragon Ball alone amassing $27–30 billion in lifetime franchise revenue, the majority from merchandise like toys and apparel licensed post-anime adaptation. Toei's strategy integrated anime production with broader media rights, fostering "merch empires" that accounted for billions in ancillary sales and debunking romanticized views of anime as commerce-averse; instead, sustained series viability hinged on licensing deals that often exceed production budgets by orders of magnitude. This high-output paradigm, while boosting industry revenues amid a global anime market surpassing $37 billion by 2025, has also displaced smaller studios' opportunities for experimental, shorter-form works by favoring established IPs with proven monetization potential. On the global stage, Toei's export of over 100 series, including and (premiering March 7, 1992), has embedded motifs into international pop culture, driving demand for conventions, apparel, and toys in markets like the where anime revenues now exceed half of Japan's domestic totals. These adaptations popularized battle-oriented narratives and collectible figurines, contributing to anime's role in mainstreaming Japanese exports and influencing Western animation trends toward serialized action genres. Toei's focus on volume over niche artistry facilitated streaming-era scalability, as platforms adapted long-form content for binge models, though it prioritized profitable familiarity, limiting diversity in global offerings from emerging creators.

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