Eightbit co., Ltd.(Japanese: 株式会社エイトビット, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Eitobitto), also known as Animation Studio Eightbit or 8bit for short, is a Japanese animation studio established in September 2008 by former Satelight members.

On June 8, 2020, it was announced that Eight Bit had entered a partnership with Bandai Namco to create multiple anime productions. Their first project was Season 2 of The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.

On November 1, 2021, Eight Bit opened a new studio in the Niigata Prefecture.

On April 1, 2024, Eight Bit became a wholly owned subsidiary of Bandai Namco Filmworks.

Works

Television series

TitleDirector(s)First run start dateFirst run end dateEpsNote(s)Ref(s)
Infinite StratosYasuhito KikuchiJanuary 7, 2011April 1, 201112Adaptation of the light novel series written by Izuru Yumizuru.
Aquarion EvolShōji Kawamori Yusuke YamamotoJanuary 8, 2012June 24, 201226Sequel to Genesis of Aquarion. Co-animated with Satelight.
Busou ShinkiYasuhito KikuchiOctober 4, 2012December 20, 201212Based on the Busou Shinki armored women action-figure toys manufactured by Konami Digital Entertainment.
Encouragement of ClimbYusuke YamamotoJanuary 3, 2013March 21, 201312Adaptation of the manga series written by Shiro.
Infinite Stratos 2Shin Tosaka Yasuhito KikuchiOctober 4, 2013December 20, 201312Sequel to Infinite Stratos.
Walkure RomanzeYusuke YamamotoOctober 6, 2013December 22, 201312Adaptation of an adult visual novel by Ricotta.
Tokyo RavensTakaomi KanasakiOctober 9, 2013March 26, 201424Adaptation of the light novel series written by Kōhei Azano.
Encouragement of Climb: Second SeasonYusuke YamamotoJuly 9, 2014December 24, 201424Sequel to Encouragement of Climb.
The Fruit of GrisaiaTenshoOctober 5, 2014December 28, 201413The first adaptation of the adult visual novel trilogy by Front Wing.
Absolute DuoAtsushi NakayamaJanuary 4, 2015March 22, 201512Adaptation of the light novel series written by Takumi Hiiragiboshi.
The Eden of GrisaiaTenshoApril 19, 2015June 21, 201510The third adaptation of The Fruit of Grisaia visual novel trilogy.
Comet LuciferAtsushi Nakayama Yasuhito KikuchiOctober 4, 2015December 20, 201512Original work.
Shōnen MaidYusuke YamamotoApril 8, 2016July 1, 201612Adaptation of the manga series written by Ototachibana.
RewriteTenshoJuly 2, 2016March 25, 201724Adaptation of the visual novel developed by Key.
Knight's & MagicYusuke YamamotoJuly 2, 2017September 24, 201713Adaptation of the light novel series written by Hisago Amazake-no.
How to Keep a MummyKaoriJanuary 11, 2018March 29, 201812Adaptation of the manga series written by Kakeru Utsugi.
Encouragement of Climb: Third SeasonYusuke YamamotoJuly 2, 2018September 24, 201813Sequel to Encouragement of Climb: Second Season.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a SlimeYasuhito KikuchiOctober 2, 2018March 19, 201924Adaptation of the light novel series written by Fuse.
Stars AlignKazuki AkaneOctober 10, 2019December 26, 201912Original work.
If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would DieYusuke YamamotoJanuary 10, 2020March 27, 202012Adaptation of the manga series written by Auri Hirao.
The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor ArcRisako YoshidaOctober 4, 2020December 27, 202013Sequel to The Irregular at Magic High School.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2Atsushi NakayamaJanuary 12, 2021September 21, 202124Sequel to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a SlimeYuji IkuharaApril 6, 2021June 22, 202112Spin-off to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
Encouragement of Climb: Next SummitYusuke YamamotoOctober 5, 2022December 21, 202212Sequel to Encouragement of Climb: Third Season.
Blue LockTetsuaki WatanabeOctober 9, 2022March 25, 202324Adaptation of the manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro.
Synduality: NoirYusuke YamamotoJuly 11, 2023March 26, 202424Based on a mixed-media project created by Bandai Namco Entertainment, Bandai Namco Filmworks and Bandai Spirits.
ShyMasaomi AndōOctober 3, 2023September 24, 202424Adaptation of the manga series written by Bukimi Miki.
Laid-Back Camp: Season 3Shin TosakaApril 4, 2024June 20, 202412Sequel to Laid-Back Camp: Season 2 by C-Station.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3Atsushi NakayamaApril 5, 2024September 27, 202424Sequel to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2.
The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3Jimmy StoneApril 5, 2024June 28, 202413Sequel to The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc.
Blue Lock vs. U-20 JapanYūji HaibaraOctober 5, 2024December 28, 202414Adaptation of the manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4Naokatsu TsudaApril 3, 2026TBA60+Sequel to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3.
Witch and MercenaryShinpei Ezaki2027TBATBAAdaptation of the light novel series written by Kaeru Chōhōkiteki.

Films

TitleDirector(s)Release dateNote(s)Ref(s)
Macross Frontier: Itsuwari no UtahimeShōji KawamoriNovember 21, 2009A film adaptation of Macross Frontier. Co-animated with Satelight.
The Labyrinth of GrisaiaTenshoApril 12, 2015The second adaptation of The Fruit of Grisaia visual novel trilogy.
The Irregular at Magic High School: The Movie – The Girl Who Summons the StarsRisako YoshidaJune 17, 2017A film based on an original new story featuring the characters from The Irregular at Magic High School.
The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence ArcRisako YoshidaDecember 31, 2021Sequel to The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc. Co-produced with Eight Bit Niigata.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Movie – Scarlet BondYasuhito KikuchiNovember 25, 2022Based on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
Blue Lock: Episode NagiShunsuke IshikawaApril 19, 2024A film adaptation of the Blue Lock: Episode Nagi spin-off manga.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Movie – Tears of the Azure SeaYasuhito KikuchiFebruary 27, 2026Based on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
The Irregular at Magic High School: The Movie – Yotsuba Succession ArcJimmy StoneMay 8, 2026Sequel to The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3.

Original video animations

TitleDirectorRelease dateNotesRef(s)
IS Encore: A Sextet Yearning for LoveYasuhito KikuchiDecember 7, 2011Sequel to IS <Infinite Stratos>.
Infinite Stratos 2: Long Vacation EditionYasuhito Kikuchi Shin TosakaOctober 30, 2013An extended version of the second season's first episode.
Infinite Stratos 2: World PurgeYasuhito Kikuchi Shin TosakaNovember 26, 2014
Encouragement of Climb: Omoide no PresentYusuke YamamotoOctober 28, 2017

Original net animations

TitleDirectorRelease dateEpsNotesRef(s)
Zenonzard The Animation Episode 0September 10, 20191Anime adaptation to Bandai app game Zenonzard.
Zenonzard The AnimationKei OikawaJanuary 31, 2020 – October 31, 20209
Sukuwareru RamirisMarch 19, 2022 – July 21, 20222Short animation released for a limited time on Bandai Spirits YouTube channel.
Coleus no YumeAtsushi NakayamaNovember 2, 20233Side story set after Season 1 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.

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