OLM, Inc. (formerly Oriental Light and Magic) is a Japanese animation and film studio headquartered in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, founded on October 3, 1990, by former Studio Gallop and OB Planning employees. They are best known for producing children's anime series such as Pokémon, Yo-kai Watch, and Beyblade Burst. They have also produced many series for older audiences, such as Berserk, Odd Taxi, and The Apothecary Diaries.

Establishment

OLM was founded as Oriental Light and Magic, Inc. on October 3, 1990, by Toshiaki Okuno, Shūkichi Kanda, Shōji Ōta, Kunihiko Yuyama, Naohito Takahashi, Yuriko Chiba, Nobuyuki Wasaki, Tsukasa Koitabashi, and Takaya Mizutani, all of which were formerly affiliated with Studio Gallop or OB Planning. Their name is derived from the American special effects studio Industrial Light & Magic.

In 1995, OLM representative director Toshiaki Okuno founded OLM Digital, which became the main CG work company behind a majority of OLM's works. Toshiaki Okuno stood as both companies' representative director since their establishment until 2024, when he elected to step down from his position. Hideki Kama, the vice president of the company at the time, was declared his successor at the main studio, while Misako Saka would succeed him as the representative director of OLM Digital. These changes took place on April 1, 2024. Okuno remains with the company as part of the board of directors.

Studio structure

Similar to Bandai Namco Filmworks and Bones, OLM is divided into separate, distinct production lines that are typically named after the Animation Producer leading the production. As of 2025, the studio officially operates six separate production lines.

Current OLM Production Units
Team NameLead ProducerNotes
OLM TEAM INOUETakashi Inoue(井上 たかし, Inoue Takashi)Established by a former TEAM WASAKI member.
OLM TEAM YOSHIOKADaisuke Yoshioka(吉岡 大輔, Yoshioka Daisuke)Established by a former TEAM WASAKI member.
OLM TEAM KUMEMURAMakoto Kumemura(久米村 誠, Kumemura Makoto)Reshuffled from TEAM KATO.
OLM TEAM HIKITATakahito Hikita(引田 崇人, Hikita Takahito)Established by a former TEAM INOUE member.
OLM TEAM MASUDAKatsuhito Masuda(増田 克人, Masuda Katsuhito)Formerly a producer at MAPPA. Staff spun-off from TEAM SAKURAI.
—N/aEiji Sumitomo(住友 英司, Sumitomo Eiji)Formerly a producer at Studio Gokumi. Staff spun-off from TEAM KOJIMA and TEAM INOUE.
—N/aSatoshi Shōda(正田 聡史, Shōda Satoshi)Established by a former TEAM ABE member.
OLM TEAM MIIKEMisako Saka(坂 美佐子, Saka Misako)Division of OLM Digital. Produces live-action works under the direction of Takashi Miike.
Former OLM Production Units
OLM TEAM KATOHiroyuki Katō(加藤 浩幸, Katō Hiroyuki)Established by a former TEAM KAMEI member. Reshuffled into TEAM KUMEMURA following the production of Pokémon Horizons: The Series episode 45. Hiroyuki Kato remains in the team as Creative Producer.
OLM TEAM KOITABASHITsukasa Koitabashi(小板橋 司, Koitabashi Tsukasa)Formerly of Gallop. One of the original production units. Last credited work was Pochitto Hatsumei: Pikachin-Kit. Due to inactivity since 2020, it is assumed this team has disbanded.
OLM TEAM WASAKINobuyuki Wasaki(和崎 伸之, Wasaki Nobuyuki)Formerly of Gallop. One of the original production units. Last credited work was Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama. Due to inactivity since 2018, it is assumed this team has disbanded.
OLM TEAM OTAShōji Ōta(太田 昌二, Ōta Shōji)Formerly of OB Planning/Pastel. One of the original production units. Disbanded in 2008 following the production of Let's Go! Tamagotchi. Currently production desk for Hanakappa.
OLM TEAM IGUCHINoriaki Iguchi(井口 憲明, Iguchi Noriaki)One of the original production units. Disbanded in 2010 following the production of Episode 2 of Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors.
OLM TEAM IWASAGaku Iwasa(岩佐 岳, Iwasa Gaku)Disbanded and spun off in 2007, establishing the studio White Fox following the production of Utawarerumono.
OLM TEAM KOJIMAHiroaki Kojima(児島 宏明, Kojima Hiroaki)Formerly a producer at Diomedéa Disbanded and spun off in 2022, establishing the studio Bug Films following the production of Summer Time Rendering.
OLM TEAM ABEIsamu Abe(阿部 勇, Abe Isamu)Formerly a producer at SynergySP. Disbanded in 2022 following the production of Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z. Currently affiliated with KONAMI Animation as of 2024.
OLM TEAM SAKURAIRyōsuke Sakurai(櫻井 涼介, Sakurai Ryōsuke)Formerly a producer at SynergySP. Disbanded in 2019 following the production of Zoids Wild. Remained as Associate Animation Producer for Beyblade Burst Surge up until episode 26. Currently affiliated with East Fish Studio as of 2024.
OLM TEAM KAMEIYasuteru Kamei(亀井 康輝, Kamei Yasuteru)Established by a former TEAM KOITABASHI member. Disbanded in 2017 following the production of 100% Pascal-sensei.
OLM TEAM GOGō Sawada(澤田 剛, Sawada Gō)Established by a former TEAM KOITABASHI member. Merged into TEAM INOUE following the production of Cardfight!! Vanguard: Shinemon-hen. Remained as a production manager for TEAM INOUE.
OLM TEAM KAWAKITAManabu Kawakita (河北 学(Kawakita Manabu)Established by a former TEAM INOUE member. Partially merged back into TEAM INOUE following the production of Inazuma Eleven: Orion no Kokuin. Remained as a production manager until 2022 when he transferred to AQUASTAR Inc.
OLM TEAM MIYAGAWAKeisuke Miyagawa(三宅川 敬輔, Miyagawa Keisuke)Former live-action production unit. Disbanded in 2015 and absorbed into Fuji Creative Corporation (FCC).

Works

TV series

TitleFirst run start dateFirst run end dateEpisodesNotesTeamRef.
Wedding PeachApril 5, 1995March 27, 199651Adaptation of the manga series by Nao Yazawa and Sukehiro Tomita. Although the series' credits list KSS for animation production, the animation was done by OLM and is listed as such on their website.Team Ota
MojackoOctober 3, 1995March 31, 199774Adaptation of the manga series created by author duo Fujiko F. Fujio.Team Iguchi
PokémonApril 1, 1997Present1,300A long-running Japanese children's anime TV series. Adapted from The Pokémon Company's media franchise of the same name.Team Ota (1997–2006) Team Iguchi (2006–2009) Team Kato (2010–2024) Team Kumemura (2024-present)
BerserkOctober 7, 1997March 31, 199825Adaptation of the manga series by Kentaro Miura.Team Iguchi
Adventures of Mini-GoddessApril 6, 1998March 29, 199948Based on the Oh My Goddess! manga series by Kōsuke Fujishima.Team Koitabashi
To HeartApril 1, 1999June 24, 199913Adaptation of adult visual novel developed by Leaf.Team Wasaki
Steel Angel KurumiOctober 5, 1999April 4, 200024Based on a manga series by Kaishaku.
Comic PartyApril 2, 2001June 25, 200113+4 specialsBased on the romantic adventure and dating sim video game by Leaf.Team Iguchi
Steel Angel Kurumi 2April 12, 2001June 28, 200112An alternate story of the Steel Angel Kurumi anime series.Team Wasaki
Figure 17May 27, 2001June 26, 200213An anime television series created by Genco and OLM, Inc.
KasuminOctober 13, 2001October 1, 200378Original work.Team Iwasa
Piano: The Melody of a Young Girl's HeartNovember 11, 2002January 13, 200310An anime television series directed by Norihiko Sudo.Team Iguchi
Croket!April 7, 2003March 27, 200578Adaptation of the manga by Manavu Kashimoto.
GodannarOctober 1, 2003June 29, 200426An anime series by Yasuchika Nagaoka. Co-produced with AIC A.S.T.A.
Full-Blast Science Adventure – So That's How It IsOctober 5, 2003March 28, 200426An anime television series directed by Norihiko Sudo.Team Iwasa
Monkey TurnJanuary 10, 2004June 26, 200425Adaptation of the manga by Katsutoshi Kawai.
Monkey Turn VJuly 3, 2004December 18, 200425Sequel to Monkey Turn.
Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and MarpleJuly 4, 2004May 15, 200539Adaptation of several Agatha Christie stories about Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.Team Iwasa
To Heart: Remember My MemoriesOctober 2, 2004December 25, 200413Sequel to To Heart. Co-produced with AIC ASTA.
Guyver: The Bioboosted ArmorAugust 6, 2005February 18, 200626Based on the long-running manga series, Bio Booster Armor Guyver, by Yoshiki Takaya.Team Wasaki
To Heart 2October 3, 2005January 2, 200613Based on Japanese romance visual novel developed by Leaf and published by Aquaplus. Stylized as ToHeart2.Team Iguchi
UtawarerumonoApril 3, 2006September 25, 200626Based on the adult tactical role-playing visual novel by Leaf.Team Iwasa
Makai Senki DisgaeaApril 4, 2006June 20, 200612Based on the video game Disgaea: Hour of Darkness.Team Iguchi
Ray the AnimationApril 6, 2006June 29, 200613Based on a manga series by Akihito Yoshitomi.
Pokémon ChroniclesJune 3, 2006November 25, 200622The side story of Pokémon anime television series.
Silk Road Kids YutoSeptember 16, 2006March 24, 200726Original 3DCG series.OLM Digital
Super Robot Wars Original Generation: Divine WarsOctober 4, 2006March 29, 200725+OVARetells the events from the Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation game.Team Iwasa
Gift: Eternal RainbowOctober 6, 2006December 22, 200612+OVABased on the adult visual novel developed by Moonstone.
Deltora QuestJanuary 6, 2007March 29, 200865Based on the Deltora Quest children's books series by Australian author Emily Rodda.Team Wasaki
Inazuma ElevenOctober 5, 2008April 27, 2011127Adaptation of the manga series by Tenya Yabuno. Based on the video game series created by Level-5.
Usaru-sanOctober 3, 2009October 10, 20094Team Koitabashi
Tamagotchi!October 12, 2009September 3, 2012143Based on the Tamagotchi digital pet jointly created by Bandai and WiZ.Team Kamei
HanakappaMarch 29, 2010Present708Adaptation of the picture book series by Tadashi Akiyama. Co-produced with Xebec from September 2010 to January 2019, then co-produced with Signal.MD from April 2019 to 2021.
Little Battlers ExperienceMarch 2, 2011January 11, 201244Based on a manga series by Hideaki Fujii.Team Inoue
Inazuma Eleven GOMay 4, 2011April 11, 201247Adaptation of the manga series by Tenya Yabuno. Based on the video game series created by Level-5.Team Wasaki
Little Battlers Experience WJanuary 18, 2012March 20, 201358Sequel to Little Battlers Experience.Team Inoue
Inazuma Eleven GO: Chrono StoneApril 18, 2012May 1, 201351Sequel to Inazuma Eleven GO.Team Wasaki
Tamagotchi! Yume Kira DreamSeptember 10, 2012August 29, 201349Sequel to Tamagotchi!.Team Kamei
Little Battlers Experience WarsApril 3, 2013December 25, 201337Sequel to Little Battlers Experience W.Team Inoue
Inazuma Eleven GO: GalaxyMay 8, 2013March 19, 201443Sequel to Inazuma Eleven GO: Chrono Stone.Team Koitabashi
Pac-Man and the Ghostly AdventuresJune 15, 2013April 25, 201552Original 3DCG series based on the video game series created by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Co-produced with 41 Entertainment, Arad Productions and Sprite Animation Studios.OLM Digital
Tamagotchi! Miracle FriendsSeptember 5, 2013March 27, 201429Sequel to Tamagotchi! Yume Kira Dream.Team Wasaki
Future Card BuddyfightJanuary 4, 2014April 4, 201564Based on the collectible card game created by Bushiroad. Co-produced with Xebec.
Yo-kai WatchJanuary 8, 2014March 30, 2018214Based on the role-playing video games by Level-5.Team Inoue
GO-GO Tamagotchi!April 3, 2014March 26, 201550Sequel to Tamagotchi! Miracle Friends.Team Wasaki
Dragon CollectionApril 7, 2014March 23, 201551Adaptation of the manga series by Muneyuki Kaneshiro based on the social network and trading card arcade games by Konami.
Monster Retsuden Oreca BattleApril 7, 2014March 30, 201551Adaptation of the manga by Satoshi Yamaura based on the trading card arcade game by Konami. Co-produced with Xebec.
Omakase! Miracle Cat-danMarch 31, 2015February 23, 201632Based on Neko no Ashiato, an autobiographical essay book by Shoko Nakagawa.
Future Card Buddyfight 100April 11, 2015March 26, 201650Sequel to Future Card Buddyfight. Co-produced with Xebec.
Pikaia!April 29, 2015August 30, 201513Co-produced with Production I.G.
Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no CocotamaOctober 1, 2015August 30, 2018139Based on the Cocotama House Series toys Created by Bandai.Team Wasaki (Season 1) Team Yoshioka (Season 2)
Future Card Buddyfight Triple DApril 1, 2016March 24, 201751Sequel to Future Card Buddyfight 100. Co-produced with Xebec.
Age 12: A Little Heart-PoundingApril 4, 2016December 19, 201624Adaptation of the manga series by Nao Maita.Team Sakurai
Beyblade BurstApril 4, 2016March 27, 201751Adaptation of the manga by Hiro Morita.Team Abe
Cardfight!! Vanguard G NEXTOctober 2, 2016October 1, 201752Based on the trading card game created by Bushiroad. Sequel to Cardfight!! Vanguard G Stride Gate. Co-produced with Xebec.Team Koitabashi
Pikaia!!February 26, 2017May 27, 201713Sequel to Pikaia! Co-produced with Production I.G
Future Card Buddyfight XApril 1, 2017March 31, 201852Sequel to Future Card Buddyfight Triple D. Co-produced with Xebec.
Beyblade Burst EvolutionApril 3, 2017March 26, 201851Adaptation of the manga by Hiro Morita and sequel to Beyblade Burst.Team Abe
Snack WorldApril 13, 2017April 19, 2018503DCG adaptation of the video game by Level 5.OLM Digital
100% Pascal-senseiApril 15, 2017December 16, 201736Adaptation of the manga by Yūji Nagai.Team Kamei
PriPri Chi-chan!!April 15, 2017December 16, 201736Adaptation of the manga by Hiromu Shinozuka.Team Sakurai
Atom: The BeginningApril 15, 2017July 8, 201712Adaptation of the manga by Tetsuro Kasahara along with Makoto Tezuka and Masami Yuki. Co-produced with Production I.G and Signal.MD.Team Koitabashi
Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū KeisatsuApril 15, 2017December 23, 201737Based on the Tomica toyline created by Tomy. Co-produced with Xebec.
Cardfight!! Vanguard G: ZOctober 8, 2017April 1, 201824Based on the trading card game created by Bushiroad. Sequel to Cardfight!! Vanguard G NEXT. Co-produced with Bridge.Team Koitabashi
Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion The AnimationJanuary 6, 2018June 29, 201976Based on the toyline created by Tomy.Team Ota
Pochitto Hatsumei: Pikachin-KitJanuary 6, 2018March 28, 2020115Co-produced with Shin-Ei Animation.Team Koitabashi
Beyblade Burst TurboApril 2, 2018March 25, 201951Adaptation of the manga by Hiro Morita and sequel to Beyblade Burst Evolution.Team Abe
Inazuma Eleven: AresApril 6, 2018September 28, 201826Alternate sequel to Inazuma Eleven. Based on the game by Level-5.Team Kawakita
Future Card Buddyfight X All Star FightApril 7, 2018May 26, 20188Sequel to Future Card Buddyfight X. Co-produced with Xebec.
Major 2ndApril 7, 2018November 7, 202050Sequel to Major.Team Kojima
Yo-kai Watch ShadowsideApril 13, 2018March 29, 201949Based on the role-playing video games by Level-5.Team Inoue
Cardfight!! Vanguard (2018)May 5, 2018May 4, 201952Based on the trading card game created by Bushiroad. Reboot of the original series. Co-produced with Bridge.Team Go
Future Card Buddyfight AceJune 2, 2018March 30, 201943Sequel to Future Card Buddyfight X: All Star Fight. Co-produced with Xebec.
Zoids WildJuly 7, 2018June 29, 201950Based on the Zoids toyline.Team Sakurai
Kira Kira Happy Hirake! CocotamaSeptember 6, 2018September 26, 201955Sequel to Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama.Team Yoshioka
Inazuma Eleven: Orion no KokuinOctober 5, 2018September 27, 201949Sequel to Inazuma Eleven: Ares.Team Kawakita
TinpoDecember 10, 2018November 6, 201978Original 3DCG series based on the characters created by Those Characters from Cleveland, Inc. Co-produced with Cloudco Entertainment, CBeebies, Sprite Animation Studios and Dentsu.OLM Digital
Yo-kai Watch!April 5, 2019December 20, 201936Revival of the original series. Co-produced with Magic Bus.Team Inoue
Kedama no GonjirōApril 6, 2019March 28, 202052Co-produced with Wit Studio.
Mix Meisei StoryApril 6, 2019September 28, 201924Adaptation of the manga by Mitsuru Adachi.Team Kojima
Cardfight!! Vanguard: High School Arc Cont.May 11, 2019August 10, 201914Based on the trading card game created by Bushiroad. Sequel to Cardfight!! Vanguard (2018).Team Go
Cardfight!! Vanguard: Shinemon-henAugust 24, 2019March 28, 202031Based on the trading card game created by Bushiroad. Prequel to Cardfight!! Vanguard (2018).Team Go Team Abe (episodes 21-31)
Zoids Wild ZeroOctober 4, 2019October 16, 202050Prequel to Zoids Wild.Team Masuda
Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y: Encounter with NDecember 27, 2019April 2, 202164Based on the role-playing video games by Level-5.Team Inoue
Bungo and Alchemist: Gears of JudgementApril 3, 2020August 7, 202013Based on the video game created by DMM Games.Team Kojima
Tomica Bond Combination Earth GrannerApril 5, 2020March 28, 202151Based on the Tomica toy line created by Tomy.Team Inoue
GaruGaku: Saint Girls Square AcademyApril 6, 2020March 29, 202150Co-produced with Wit Studio.Team Kato
Cardfight!! Vanguard Gaiden ifMay 30, 2020November 30, 202025Based on the trading card game created by Bushiroad. Alternate Universe to Cardfight!! Vanguard (2018).Team Abe
King's Raid: Successors of the WillOctober 3, 2020March 27, 202126Based on the South Korean video game created by Vespa. Co-produced with Sunrise Beyond.
Mazica PartyApril 4, 2021March 27, 202251Based on the trading card game created by Tomy.Team Inoue
Odd TaxiApril 6, 2021June 29, 202113Original work. Co-produced with P.I.C.S.Team Yoshioka
Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion ZApril 9, 2021March 18, 202241Sequel to Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion.Team Abe
Yo-kai Watch Music NoteApril 9, 2021March 31, 202398Revival of the original series.Team Inoue
Megaton MusashiOctober 1, 2021December 24, 202113Based on the video game created by Level-5.
Restaurant to Another World 2October 2, 2021December 18, 202112Sequel to Restaurant to Another World.Team Yoshioka
Komi Can't CommunicateOctober 7, 2021December 23, 202112Adaptation of the manga series by Tomohito Oda.Team Kojima
NinjalaJanuary 8, 2022PresentTBABased on the video game created by GungHo Online Entertainment.Team Inoue (2022-2024) Team Hikita (2024-present)
GaruGaku II: Lucky StarsJanuary 10, 2022March 18, 202250Sequel to GaruGaku: Saint Girls Square Academy.Team Kato
Life with an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated into a Total Fantasy KnockoutJanuary 12, 2022March 30, 202212Adaptation of the manga series written by Yū Tsurusaki.Team Yoshioka
Love All PlayApril 2, 2022September 24, 202224Adaptation of the novel written by Asami Koseki. Co-produced with Nippon Animation.
Komi Can't Communicate 2April 7, 2022June 23, 202212Sequel to Komi Can't Communicate.Team Kojima
Summer Time RenderingApril 15, 2022September 30, 202225Adaptation of the manga series written by Yasuki Tanaka.
PunirunesOctober 2, 2022March 26, 202325Based on the toy line created by Takara Tomy.OLM Digital
Megaton Musashi 2October 7, 2022March 17, 202315Sequel to Megaton Musashi.Team Inoue
Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd AttackJanuary 8, 2023March 26, 202312Sequel to Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro by Telecom Animation Film.
Mix Meisei Story Season 2April 1, 2023September 23, 202324Sequel to Mix Meisei Story.Team Masuda
Bōken Tairiku Ania KingdomApril 2, 2023December 24, 202339Stop-motion series. Based on the toy lines created by Takara Tomy. Co-produced with Infinity Vision.
Go! Go! Vehicle ZooApril 2, 2023December 24, 202326Based on the toy lines created by Takara Tomy. Co-produced with Signal.MD.
The Most Heretical Last Boss QueenJuly 7, 2023September 22, 202312Adaptation of the light novel series written by Tenichi.Team Yoshioka
Dark GatheringJuly 10, 2023December 25, 202325Adaptation of the manga series written by Kenichi Kondō.Team Masuda
Beyblade XOctober 6, 2023PresentTBAAdaptation of the manga by Hikaru Muno, Homura Kawamoto and Posuka Demizu.
The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust MountainOctober 7, 2023December 23, 202312Sequel to The Faraway Paladin by Children's Playground Entertainment. Co-produced with Sunrise Beyond.
The Apothecary DiariesOctober 22, 2023March 24, 202424Adaptation of the light novel series written by Hyūganatsu. Co-produced with Toho Animation Studio.
Pon no MichiJanuary 6, 2024March 23, 202412Original work.Team Inoue
Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate BattlesJanuary 6, 2024December 14, 202450Adaptation of the children's book series published by Gakken.OLM Digital
Delusional Monthly MagazineJanuary 11, 2024March 28, 202412Original work.Team Yoshioka
Tonbo!April 6, 2024January 4, 202526Adaptation of the manga series by Ken Kawasaki and Yū Furusawa. Co-produced with SMDE.Division 2
Himitsu no AiPriApril 7, 2024March 29, 2026102Fifth entry in the Pretty series. Co-produced with Dongwoo A&E.Division 2 (Season 2)
I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet!July 5, 2024September 20, 202412Adaptation of the light novel series written by Nabeshiki.
Dungeon PeopleJuly 6, 2024September 28, 202412Adaptation of the manga series by Sui Futami.Team Yoshioka
Punirunes Puni 2October 6, 2024March 30, 202525Sequel to Punirunes.OLM Digital
Tono to InuOctober 10, 2024March 28, 202524Adaptation of the manga series by Rie Nishida. Co-produced with Live2D Creative Studio.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2January 10, 2025July 4, 202524Sequel to The Apothecary Diaries. Co-produced with Toho Animation Studio.
Go! Go! Vehicle Zoo: Norimono Star-henApril 6, 2025June 29, 202513Sequel to Go! Go! Vehicle Zoo ONA. Co-produced with Lesprit.
Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate TournamentApril 6, 2025March 29, 202650Sequel to Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate Battles.OLM Digital
Me and the Alien MuMuApril 10, 2025September 18, 202524Adaptation of the manga series by Hiroki Miyashita.Division 2
Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant!July 3, 2025September 18, 202512Adaptation of the light novel series written by Yūki Kimikawa.Team Yoshioka
Punirunes Puni 3July 5, 2025December 27, 202526Sequel to Punirunes Puni 2.OLM Digital
Night of the Living CatJuly 7, 2025September 22, 202512Adaptation of the manga series by Hawkman and Mecha-Roots.Division 1
Let's PlayOctober 2, 2025December 18, 202512Adaptation of the webcomic by Leeanne M. Krecic.Division 1
Scum of the BraveJanuary 11, 2026TBATBAAdaptation of the light novel series written by Rocket Shokai.Team Hikita
Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2April 5, 2026TBATBASequel to Ace of Diamond Act II by Madhouse.Team Yoshioka
Onegai AiPriApril 5, 2026TBATBASuccessor to Himitsu no AiPri. Co-produced with Dongwoo A&E.Division 1
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Season 2April 7, 2026TBATBASequel to The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen.Team Yoshioka
The Cat and the DragonJuly 2026TBATBAAdaptation of the light novel series written by Amara.TBA
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3October 2026TBATBASequel to The Apothecary Diaries Season 2. Co-produced with Toho Animation Studio.
Dark Gathering Season 2TBATBATBASequel to Dark Gathering.TBA

Films

TitleRelease dateNote(s)TeamRef.
Pokémon: The First MovieJuly 18, 1998The first animated film and the first film overall of the Pokémon franchise.Team Koitabashi
Pokémon: The Movie 2000July 17, 1999The second animated film of the Pokémon franchise.
Pokémon 3: The MovieJuly 8, 2000The third animated film of the Pokémon franchise.
Pokémon 4EverJuly 7, 2001The fourth animated film of the Pokémon franchise.
Pokémon Heroes: Latias and LatiosJuly 13, 2002The fifth animated film of the Pokémon franchise.
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish MakerJuly 19, 2003The sixth animated film of the Pokémon franchise.
Pokémon: Destiny DeoxysJuly 17, 2004The seventh animated film of the Pokémon franchise.
Blade of the Phantom MasterDecember 4, 2004Adaptation of the manga-manhwa series by Youn In-wan and Yang Kyung-il. Co-produced with Character Plan.
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of MewJuly 16, 2005The eighth animated film of the Pokémon franchise.
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaJuly 15, 2006The ninth animated film of the Pokémon franchise.
Gekijōban Dōbutsu no MoriDecember 16, 2006Based on the Animal Crossing video game series.Team Kamei
Pokémon: The Rise of DarkraiJuly 14, 2007The tenth animated film of the Pokémon franchise.Team Koitabashi
Tamagotchi: The MovieDecember 15, 2007The first Tamagotchi feature film.Team Kamei
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky WarriorJuly 19, 2008The 11th animated film of the Pokémon franchise.Team Koitabashi
Tamagotchi: Happiest Story in the Universe!December 20, 2008The second Tamagotchi feature film.Team Kamei
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of LifeJuly 18, 2009The 12th animated film of the Pokémon franchise.Team Koitabashi
Professor Layton and the Eternal DivaDecember 19, 2009Based on the Professor Layton video game series by Level-5. Co-produced with P.A. Works.Team Kamei
Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of IllusionsJuly 10, 2010The 13th animated film of the Pokémon franchise.Team Koitabashi
Inazuma Eleven: Saikyō Gundan Ōga ShūraiDecember 23, 2010Based on the manga and anime series Inazuma Eleven.
Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and ZekromJuly 16, 2011The 14th animated film of the Pokémon franchise. Co-produced with Production I.G and Xebec.
Inazuma Eleven GO: Kyūkyoku no Kizuna GurifonDecember 23, 2011Based on the manga and anime series Inazuma Eleven GO.
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of JusticeJuly 14, 2012The 15th animated film of the Pokémon franchise.
Inazuma Eleven GO vs. Danbōru Senki WDecember 1, 2012The crossover anime film of Inazuma Eleven GO and Little Battlers Experience W.Team Koitabashi Team Inoue
Eiga Hana Kappa Hana-sake! Pakkaan Chō no Kuni no DaibōkenApril 12, 2013Co-produced with Xebec.
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend AwakenedJuly 13, 2013The 16th animated film of the Pokémon franchise.Team Koitabashi
Pokémon OriginsOctober 2, 2013TV film, co-produced with Production I.G and Xebec.
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of DestructionJuly 19, 2014The 17th animated film of the Pokémon franchise.Team Kamei
Yo-kai Watch: The MovieDecember 20, 2014The first film of the Yo-Kai Watch franchise.Team Inoue
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of AgesJuly 18, 2015The 18th animated film of the Pokémon franchise.Team Kamei
Yo-kai Watch The Movie 2: King Enma and the 5 Stories, Nyan!December 19, 2015The 2nd film of the Yo-kai Watch franchise.Team Koitabashi Team Inoue
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical MarvelJuly 16, 2016The 19th animated film of the Pokémon franchise.Team Kamei
Rudolf the Black CatAugust 6, 2016Based on the children's novel. Co-produced with Sprite Animation Studios.OLM Digital
Cyborg 009: Call of JusticeNovember 25, 2016Based on the manga by Shotaro Ishinomori. Co-produced with Signal.MD.
Yo-kai Watch The Movie 3: Soratobu Kujira to Double no Sekai no Daibōken da Nyan!December 17, 2016Third film of the Yo-kai Watch franchise. Live-action/animated.Team Inoue
Eiga Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama: Kiseki o Okose ♪ Tepuru to Doki Doki Cocotama KaiApril 28, 2017First anime film of Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama.Team Yoshioka
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!July 15, 2017The 20th animated film of the Pokémon franchise. Remake of the 1997 TV anime episode, "Pokémon, I Choose You!".Team Kato
Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: Oni-ō no FukkatsuDecember 16, 2017The 4th film of the Yo-kai Watch franchise.Team Inoue
Laplace's WitchMay 4, 2018Based on the novel by Keigo Higashino.Team Miike
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of UsJuly 13, 2018The 21st animated film of the Pokemon franchise. Co-produced with Wit Studio.Team Kato
Eiga Drive Head: Tomica Hyper Rescue Kidō Kyūkyū KeisatsuAugust 24, 2018The 1st film of the Tomica Hyper Rescue franchise.
Yo-kai Watch: Forever FriendsDecember 14, 2018The 5th film of the Yo-kai Watch franchise.Team Inoue
First LoveMay 17, 2019Live-actionTeam Miike
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—EvolutionJuly 12, 2019The 22nd animated film of the Pokemon franchise. The CGI remake of Pokémon: The First Movie, also known as Mewtwo Strikes Back. Co-produced with Sprite Animation Studios.OLM Digital
NiNoKuniAugust 23, 2019Based on the Ni no Kuni video game series by Level-5.Team Kato
Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y: Can a Cat Become A Hero?December 13, 2019The 6th film of the Yo-kai Watch franchise.Team Inoue
Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion the Movie: Mirai Kara Kita Shinsoku no ALFA-XDecember 27, 2019The 1st film of the Shinkalion franchise.
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the JungleDecember 25, 2020The 23rd animated film of the Pokemon franchise.Team Kato
Yo-kai Watch the Movie: How Nate and I Met, Nyan!November 17, 2021The 7th film of the Yo-kai Watch franchise.Team Inoue
Catwoman: HuntedFebruary 8, 2022Direct-to-video film based on Catwoman.
Odd Taxi: In the WoodsApril 1, 2022Based on the Odd Taxi anime series. Co-produced with P.I.C.S.Team Yoshioka
Yo-kai Watch the Movie: Jibanyan vs. Komasan - The Big Amazing Battle, Nyan!January 13, 2023The 8th film of the Yo-kai Watch franchise.Team Inoue
Eiga Inazuma Eleven Sōshūhen: Densetsu no KickoffDecember 27, 2024Compilation film focusing on the matches in the Football Frontier arc of Inazuma Eleven.
Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate Tournament Tokubetsu-hen Teppen Kimeyō ka!January 23, 2026Compilation film for Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate Tournament.OLM Digital
Eiga Himitsu no AiPri Mankai Buzzlume Live!March 13, 2026First anime film of Himitsu no AiPri.
Untitled The Apothecary Diaries filmDecember 2026Original work based on a light novel by Hyūganatsu. Co-produced with Toho Animation Studio.

Original video/net animations

TitleRelease start dateRelease end dateEpisodesNotesTeamRef.
Makeruna! MakendōMarch 25, 1995March 25, 19951Based on the game developed by Affect.Team Ota
Kōryū no Mimi: Mina no ShōApril 26, 1995June 1, 19952Adaptation of the novel series by Arimasa Osawa.
Gunsmith CatsNovember 1, 1995September 1, 19963Adaptation of the seinen manga series by Kenichi Sonoda.Team Koitabashi
Stainless NightDecember 22, 1995March 22, 19962Adaptation of the manga series by Kei Amagi. Produced by Pink Pineapple.Team Ota
Power DollsMarch 20, 1996March 1, 19982Only animated the second episode of the series.Team Koitabashi
Wedding Peach DXDecember 24, 1996July 25, 19974Sequel to the Wedding Peach anime series.Team Ota
Countdown: AkiraMarch 28, 1997August 29, 19973Adaptation of the manga series by Hiroyuki Utatane. Produced by Pink Pineapple.Team Koitabashi
I Dream of MimiApril 25, 1997September 26, 19973Adaptation of the seinen manga series by Kaoru Shintani. Produced by Pink Pineapple.Team Wasaki
Game Tengoku: The Game Paradise!June 6, 1997June 6, 19971Based on the game of the same name. Bundled with the limited edition of the Sega Saturn release.Team Koitabashi
Be-yondFebruary 27, 1998May 29, 19982Adaptation of the adult game by Silky's.Team Iguchi
Queen EmeraldasJune 10, 1998December 18, 19994An anime OVA that continues the Harlock franchise created by Leiji Matsumoto. OLM animated only the first two episodes of the series.Team Wasaki
Pokémon Pikachu's Winter VacationDecember 22, 1998December 22, 19982Short stories featuring Pikachu in the winter.Team Ota
High School AurabusterFebruary 5, 1999September 22, 19993Adaptation of the light novel series by Mio Wakagi.Team Iguchi
Pokémon Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2December 22, 1999December 22, 19992More short stories featuring Pikachu in the winter.Team Koitabashi
Steel Angel Kurumi EncoreJanuary 7, 2000March 1, 20004Four additional short stories of the Steel Angels.Team Wasaki
Pokémon Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001December 22, 2000December 22, 20002Short stories featuring Pichu and Pikachu in the winter.Team Koitabashi
Steel Angel Kurumi ZeroApril 18, 2001June 20, 20013The side story of the Steel Angel Kurumi anime series.Team Wasaki
Early ReinsFebruary 14, 2003February 14, 20031Tie-in to the cancelled game of the same name.Team Iguchi
Mizuiro (2003)April 25, 2003July 10, 20032All-ages adaptation of the visual novel by NekoNeko Soft.Team Iwasa
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage PokémonApril 29, 2006April 29, 20061The 10th anniversary special of the Pokémon series.Team Koitabashi
Gift: Eternal RainbowApril 29, 2007April 29, 20071Extra episode included in the 7th volume of the DVD release.Team Iwasa
Let's Go! TamagotchiNovember 29, 2007February 14, 200812Based on the Tamagotchi toyline by Bandai. Shorts released on Bandai Channel Kids.Team Ota
Tamagotchi Original AnimeDecember 12, 2008December 12, 20083Based on the Tamagotchi toyline by Bandai. Shorts released on Bandai's YouTube channel.Team Kamei
Pokémon: Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka BerriesJuly 3, 2012July 3, 20121Extra episode included in the August 2012 issue of Ciao.
Bee and PuppyCatNovember 6, 2014November 28, 201610Animated episodes 7–10.Team Sakurai
Pokémon: Hoopa — The Mischief PokémonJune 19, 2015June 19, 20151Prologue to Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.Team Kamei
Kong: King of the ApesApril 15, 2016May 4, 201823The third animated series in the King Kong franchise. Co-produced with Arad Animation, 41 Entertainment and Sprite Animation Studios.OLM Digital
Pokémon GenerationsSeptember 16, 2016December 23, 201618Animated moments from generations 1-6 of the mainline Pokémon titles. Celebration of the 20th anniversary of Pokemon.Team Kato
Inazuma Eleven Outer CodeNovember 4, 2016August 19, 20176A series of shorts that take place between Inazuma Eleven and Inazuma Eleven: Ares.Team Kawakita
Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu 2018January 20, 2018August 18, 20188Sequel to Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu.
Inazuma Eleven ReloadedApril 5, 2018April 5, 20181Special prologue to Inazuma Elven: Ares.Team Kawakita
Beyblade Burst RiseApril 5, 2019March 27, 202052Adaptation of the manga by Hiro Morita and sequel to Beyblade Burst Turbo.Team Abe
Mono no Kami-sama CocotamaSeptember 26, 2019February 21, 202012Spinoff of Kira Kira Happy Hirake! Cocotama in which Kokoro Yotsuba and Haruka Hoshinogawa don't appear.Team Yoshioka
Beyblade Burst SurgeApril 3, 2020March 19, 202152Adaptation of the manga by Hiro Morita and sequel to Beyblade Burst Rise.Team Abe
Zoids Wild SenkiOctober 17, 2020March 12, 20216Related to Zoids Wild.OLM Digital
Beyblade Burst QuadDriveApril 2, 2021March 18, 202252Adaptation of the manga by Hiro Morita and sequel to Beyblade Burst Surge.Team Masuda
Pokémon EvolutionsSeptember 9, 2021December 23, 20218Animated moments from generations 1-8 of the mainline Pokémon titles. Celebration of the 25th anniversary of Pokemon.Team Kato
Bee and PuppyCat: Lazy in SpaceSeptember 6, 2022September 6, 202216Reboot of Bee and PuppyCat. Co-produced with Frederator Studios.Team Yoshioka
Beyblade Burst QuadStrikeApril 3, 2023December 2, 202326Adaptation of the manga by Hiro Morita and sequel to Beyblade Burst QuadDrive.Team Masuda
Hot Wheels Let's RaceMarch 4, 2024March 3, 202515Based on the Hot Wheels toyline by Mattel. Co-produced with Mattel Television and Sprite Animation Studios.OLM Digital

Music videos

TitleRelease dateArtist(s)NotesTeamRef.
White ReflectionMarch 13, 1997Two-Mix
Koi No JellyfishJuly 9, 2003Kōji KikkawaProduced some of the CGI.OLM Digital
Good MorningAugust 25, 2008Kanye WestDirected by Takashi Murakami.Team Ota
Candy PopJanuary 12, 2018TwiceTeam Kato
It'll be fine!January 13, 2022Megumi ToyoguchiPart of Project Pochama, which aimed to promote Piplup across Japan.

Video games

TitleRelease datePublisher(s)NotesTeamRef.
Bubble Bobble Part 2March 5, 1993TaitoDeveloped the 2D graphics.
Sugoi HeberekeMarch 31, 1994SunsoftDeveloped the 2D graphics.
Kid Klown in Crazy ChaseSeptember 10, 1994Nintendo (EU) Kemco (WW)In charge of game setting production.
Melty Lancer ~Ginga Shōjo Keisatsu 2086~March 22, 1996ImagineerOpening, ending, and cutscene animation.
Kid Klown in Crazy Chase 2: Love Love Hani SoudatsusenDecember 6, 1996KemcoOpening and ending animation.Team Ota
Game TengokuJune 6, 1997JalecoAnimation for the number 0 bundle.Team Koitabashi
Sōkū no Tsubasa ~GOTHAWORLD~November 6, 1997MicronetOpening, ending, and cutscene animation.
Texthoth Ludo ~Arcana Senki~December 18, 1997PaiOpening and ending animation.Team Wasaki
Kunoichi TorimonochōFebruary 5, 1998CRI MiddlewareOpening, ending, and cutscene animation.Team Koitabashi
YAKATA Nightmare ProjectJune 4, 1998ASKOpening, ending, and cutscene animation.Team Iguchi
Dungeon ShōtenkaiOctober 29, 1998KodanshaOpening animation.Team Koitabashi
To HeartMarch 25, 1999AquaplusOpening animation.Team Wasaki
70's Robot Anime Geppy-XMay 27, 1999AromaCutscene animation.
Addie No Okurimono - To Moze from AddieFebruary 3, 2000Sony Computer EntertainmentIn-game animation.Team Koitabashi
Tobaku Mokushiroku KaijiMay 25, 2000KodanshaIn-game animation.
Pokémon Puzzle LeagueSeptember 25, 2000NintendoCutscene animation.Team Ota
Naniwa Kin'yūdō - Aoki Yūji no Seken Munazan'yōJuly 19, 2001KodanshaIn-game animation.Team Koitabashi
Pokémon ChannelJuly 18, 2003The Pokémon Company (JP) Nintendo (WW)Animated the "Pichu Bros. in Party Panic" episode.
Densetsu no Starfy 2September 5, 2003NintendoPartial CGI production.OLM Digital
Inazuma ElevenAugust 22, 2008Level-5 Nintendo (PAL)Opening and cutscene animation.Team Koitabashi
Inazuma Eleven 2October 1, 2009Level-5 (JP) Nintendo (EU)Opening and cutscene animation.
Inazuma Eleven 3July 1, 2010Opening and cutscene animation.
Little Battlers ExperienceJune 16, 2011Level-5Opening and cutscene animation.Team Koitabashi Team Inoue
Inazuma Eleven StrikersJuly 16, 2011Level-5 (JP) Nintendo (EU)Opening animation.Team Koitabashi
Inazuma Eleven GODecember 15, 2011Level-5 (JP) Nintendo (PAL)Cutscene animation.
Little Battlers Experience WOctober 18, 2012Level-5Opening and cutscene animation.Team Inoue
Inazuma Eleven GO 2: Chrono StoneDecember 13, 2012Level-5 (JP) Nintendo (EU)Opening and cutscene animation.Team Koitabashi
Inazuma Eleven GO Strikers 2013December 20, 2012Level-5Opening animation.
Yo-kai WatchJuly 11, 2013Level-5 (JP) Nintendo (WW)Opening and cutscene animation.Team Inoue
Little Battlers Experience WarsOctober 31, 2013Level-5Opening and cutscene animation.
Inazuma Eleven GO: GalaxyDecember 5, 2013Opening and cutscene animation.Team Koitabashi
Yo-kai Watch 2July 10, 2014Level-5 (JP) Nintendo (WW)Opening and cutscene animation.Team Inoue
Yo-kai Watch BlastersJuly 11, 2015Opening animation.
Yo-kai Watch 3July 16, 2016Opening animation.
Pokémon Sun and MoonNovember 18, 2016The Pokémon Company (JP) Nintendo (WW)Illustration support.
Yo-kai Watch Busters 2: Secret of the Legendary Treasure BambalayaDecember 16, 2017Level-5Opening animation.Team Inoue
Tabe-O-JaNovember 28, 2020BandaiCutscene animation.Team Yoshioka
Megaton MusashiNovember 11, 2021Level-5Cutscene animation.Team Inoue
Megaton Musashi XDecember 16, 2022Cutscene animation.
Pokémon SleepJuly 17, 2023The Pokémon CompanyArtwork.Team Kato
Megaton Musashi WApril 25, 2024Level-5Cutscene animation.Team Inoue
Ride KamensMay 30, 2024BandaiTransformation sequence animation.Team Kato

Video game trailers/pilot films

TitleRelease datePublisherNotesTeamRef.
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2August 8, 2012The Pokémon Company (JP) Nintendo (WW)Animated trailer to promote Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.Team Kato
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha SapphireNovember 16, 2014Animated trailer to promote Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Inazuma Eleven: Ares Game and TV Animation Pilot FilmJuly 27, 2016Level-5Pilot film for the Inazuma Eleven: Ares video game (now known as Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road) and TV anime.Team Koitabashi
Megaton Musashi Pilot FilmJuly 27, 2016Pilot film for the Megaton Musashi cross media project.
Inazuma Eleven: Ares Chō Shinsaku Eizō: Football Frontier-henMarch 27, 2017Promotional trailer for the Inazuma Eleven: Ares video game and TV anime.
Pokémon MastersJune 27, 2019DeNAAnimated trailer to promote Pokémon Masters.Team Kato

Live action TV series

TitleFirst run start dateFirst run end dateEpisodesNotesTeamRef.
New OishinboJanuary 20, 2007November 14, 20093Adaptation of the manga series written by Tetsu Kariya.Team Miyagawa
Tales of Night-Prowling GhostsFebruary 3, 2007March 31, 20079+3 unaired episodesAdaptation of the manga series by Ichiko Ima. Co-produced with D.N. Dream Partners and VAP, Inc. Produced the CGI.
Phone Braver 7April 2, 2008March 18, 200945+3 specialsCo-produced with Production I.G.
TenchijinJanuary 4, 2009November 22, 200947Produced the opening CG, as well as the castle and crowd scenes.OLM Digital
QPOctober 5, 2011December 28, 201112Adaptation of the manga by Hiroshi Takahashi. Co-produced with AX-ON.
Shinshū Sangaku Keiji Michihara DenkichiJune 6, 2012October 28, 20154Co-produced with TV Tokyo and BS TV Tokyo.Team Miyagawa
Idol × Warrior Miracle Tunes!April 2, 2017March 25, 201851First entry in the Girls x Heroine! Series.Team Miike
Magical × Heroine Magimajo Pures!April 1, 2018March 24, 201951Second entry in the Girls x Heroine! Series.
Secret × Warrior Phantomirage!April 7, 2019June 28, 202064Third entry in the Girls x Heroine! Series.
Police × Heroine Lovepatrina!July 26, 2020June 27, 202148Fourth entry in the Girls x Heroine! Series.
Bittomo × Heroine Kirameki Powers!July 11, 2021June 26, 202250Fifth entry in the Girls x Heroine! Series.
RizSta -Top of Artists!-April 10, 2022December 25, 202238Sixth entry in the Girls x Heroine! Series.
Keibuho DaimajinJuly 7, 2023September 1, 20238Adaptation of the manga by Takashi Nagasaki. Produced by TV Asahi, assisted production with Rakueisha.
Shin Abarenbō ShōgunJanuary 4, 2025January 4, 20251Co-produced with Toei Kyoto Studio.
Tokyo HolidayApril 4, 2025June 20, 202512Co-produced with TV Tokyo.
Kamen no Ninja AkakageOctober 26, 2025TBATBAAdaptation of the manga series by Mitsuteru Yokoyama. Co-produced with Toei Kyoto Studio.

Live action net series

TitleFirst run start dateFirst run end dateEpisodesNotesTeamRef.
Tabe-O-JaNovember 4, 2020November 26, 20204Tie-in to the video game of the same name. Co-produced with L'espace Film.Team Miike
ConnectDecember 7, 2022December 7, 20226Based on the webtoon by Shin Dae-sung. Produced the VFX.OLM Digital
Gudetama: An Eggcellent AdventureDecember 13, 2022December 13, 202210Based on the famous Sanrio character. Co-produced with L'espace Film.
MidnightMarch 6, 2024March 6, 20241Based on the manga series by Osamu Tezuka.Team Miike

Specials/commercials

  • Pac's Scary Halloween (2015)
  • Santa Pac's Merry Berry Day (2015)
  • RYOTEI-NO-AJI "My Whimsical Little Boy" (Team Kato) (2023)
  • Shaeb Abtal (2025)

Distribution/dubbing

Notes

External links