Toei Animation

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Toei Animation Company, Limited (東映アニメーション株式会社 Tōei Animēshon Kabushiki-gaisha?) (JASDAQ: 4816) is a Japanese animation studio owned by the Toei Company. Since its foundation in 1956, Toei has created a large number of TV series, and movies, many popular worldwide. Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Yoichi Kotabe have all worked with the company in the past. Toei is a shareholder in the Japanese anime satellite television network, Animax, along with other noted anime studios and production enterprises such as Sunrise, TMS Entertainment and Nihon Ad Systems Inc. [1] [2] [3]

Until 1998, Toei Animation was known as Toei Doga (東映動画株式会社 Tōei Dōga Kabushiki-gaisha?) (although even at that time the company’s formal English name was indeed “Toei Animation Co. Ltd.”), with “dōga” being the native Japanese word for “animation” which was widely used until the 1970s. Their mascot is the cat Pero, from the company's 1969 film adaptation of Puss in Boots.

Toei Animation produced the anime versions of many of Go Nagai's works during the 1970s, including Devilman, Cutey Honey, and Dororon Enma-kun (all in cooperation with Nagai's Dynamic Productions). In addition, the studio helped propel the popularity of the magical girl genre of anime with productions such as Mahoutsukai Sally, Himitsu no Akko-chan, Majokko Megu-chan, and Hana no Ko Lunlun.

In addition to producing anime for domestic consumption in Japan, Toei Animation has also provided animation work for many American-made television series, such as Muppet Babies and Sunbow Productions' My Little Pony, Transformers and G.I. Joe.

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[edit] Productions

[edit] TV series

Note: This may not be a complete list

Sally, the Witch (1966-1968)
Sally, the Witch (1966-1968)

[edit] 1960s

  • Ookami Shonen Ken (Ken, the Wolf Boy) (1963-1965)
  • Shonen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru (Fujimaru of the Wind, the Boy Ninja) (1964-1965)
  • Uchuu Patrol Hopper (Space Patrol Hopper), also known as "Patrol Hopper: Uchuukko Jun" (Space Girl Jun) (Feb. 1965-Nov. 1996)
  • Hustle Punch (1965-1966)
  • Rainbow Sentai Robin (1966-1967)
  • Kaizoku Ouji (The Prince of Pirates, or Pirate Prince) (May 1966-Nov. 1966)
  • Mahōtsukai Sarii (Sally, the Witch) (1966-1968)
  • Pyunpyunmaru (July 1967-Sept. 1967)
  • Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro (original) (1968-1969)
  • Cyborg 009 (original) (Apr. 1968-Sept. 1968)
  • Akane-chan (Apr. 1968-Sept. 1968)
  • Himitsu no Akko-chan (Akko-chan’s Secret) (1969-1970, 1988-1989, 1998-1999) a.k.a. The Magic Mirror
  • Mohretsu Atarou (1st) (1969-1970)
  • Tiger Mask (1969-1971)

[edit] 1970s

"Calimero" (1974-1975)
"Calimero" (1974-1975)
Captain Harlock in Galaxy Express 999
Captain Harlock in Galaxy Express 999
Arthur in King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (1979-1980)
Arthur in King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (1979-1980)
  • Kick no Oni (Demon Kick) (1970-1971)
  • Mahou no Mako-chan (“Mako-chan’s Magic” or, “Magical Mako-chan”) (1970-1971) - based on the story of The Little Mermaid, though it was an original work from Toei screenwriter Masaki Tsuji (under the psudonym of "Shinobu Urakawa")
  • Sarutobi Ecchan (1971-1972) (note: “Ecchan” is the nickname of main character Etsuko)
  • Apacchi (“Apache”?) Yakyuugun (“The Apacchis”; lit. “Apacchi Baseball Team”) (1971-1972)
  • Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro (2nd) (1971-1972)
  • Genshi Shonen Ryu (1971-1972)
  • Mahou Tsukai Chappy (Apr. 1972-Dec. 1972)
  • Devilman (original TV series) (1972-1973)
  • Mazinger series
    • Mazinger Z (1972-1974) (broadcast in the US as “TranZor Z”)
    • Great Mazinger (1974-1975)
    • UFO Robo Grendizer (1975-1977) (broadcast on the Force Five block in the US as "Grandizer" (note the different letter); known as "Goldorak" and "Goldrake" in some European countries)
  • Babel Ni-Sei (Babel II) (Jan. 1973-Sept. 1973)
  • Microid S (Apr. 1973-Oct. 1973) (The original manga was called "Microid Z". The "S" refers to Japanese watch maker Seiko, the show's sponsor)
  • Miracle Shoujo Limit-chan (1973-1974) a.k.a. Cybernella
  • Dororon Enma-kun (1973-1974)
  • Cutey Honey (original TV series) (1973-1974)
  • Majokko Megu-chan (Little Witch Meg) (1974-1975)
  • Getter Robo series
    • Getter Robo (original) (1974-1975)
    • Getter Robo G (1975-1976)
    • Getter Robo Gō (1991-1992)
  • Calimero (1974-1975)
  • Shounen Tokugawa-ke Kou (lit. “The Peaceful House of Young Tokugawa”) (Apr. 1975-Sept. 1975)
  • Koutetsu Jiigu (Steel Jeeg) (1975-1976)
  • Ikyuu-san (1975-1982)
  • Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking (1976-1977)
  • Machine Hayabusa (Apr. 1976-Sept. 1976)
  • Robot Romance Trilogy
    • Choudenjin Robo Combattler V (1976-1977) (co-produced with Sunrise)
    • Choudenjin Machine Voltes V (1977-1978) (co-production with Sunrise)
    • Toushou Daimos (Brave Leader Daimos) (1978-1979) (co-production with Sunrise)
  • Magne Robo Gakeen (Magnetic Robot Gakeen) (1976-1977)
  • Candy Candy (1976-1979)
  • Jetter Marusu [Mars] (Feb. 1977-Sept. 1977) (from Astro Boy creator Osamu Tezuka)
  • Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace (Planetery Robot Danguard Ace) (1977-1978)
  • Choujin Sentai Baratack (related somewhat to the Super Sentai series) (1977-1978)
  • Arrow Emblem Hawk of the Grand Prix (1977-1978)
  • Captain Harlock (Uchū kaizoku Captain Harlock) (1978-1979)
  • SF Saiyuki Starzinger (Sci-Fi Journey to the West: Starzinger) (1978-1979)
  • Majokko Chikkuru (Magic Girl Tickle) (1978-1979) (a little-known Go Nagai creation; co-production with Sunrise)
  • Galaxy Express 999 (Ginga Tetsudou 999) (original TV series) (1978-1981)
  • Captain Future (1978-1979)
  • Eiko no Tenshitachi: Pink Lady Monogatari (Angels of Glory: The Story of Pink Lady) (1978-1979) - a biographical anime about the legendary pop idol duo, commissioned by T&C
  • Hana no Ko Lunlun (Lit. “Lunlun the Flower Girl”) (1979-1980) a.k.a. Angel
  • Cyborg 009 (color remake) (1979-1980) (co-production with Sunrise)
  • Mirai Robo Daltanias (Future Robot Daltanius) (1979-1980) (co-production with Sunrise)
  • Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero Arthur (Go Arthur: Story of the Knights of the Round Table [loose translation]) (1979-1980)

[edit] 1980s

Dragon Ball (1986-1989)
Dragon Ball (1986-1989)
  • Mahou Shoujo Lalabel (1980-1981)
  • Moero Arthur: Hakuba Ouji (Go Arthur: The White Horse Prince) (Apr. 1980-Sept. 1980)
  • Ganbare Genki (Do Your Best, Genki [loose translation]) (1980-1981)
  • Hello! Sandybell (Mar. 1981-Sept. 1981) a.k.a. Sandy Jonquille
  • Little Women (Wakakusa Monogatari yori Wakakusa no Yon Shimai) (April-Sept. 1981) - co-production with Movie International Co. (Kokusai Eiga)
  • Dr. Slump and Arale-chan (1981-1986)
  • Shin Taketori Monogatari: Sen Nen Jo Ou (The Queen of a Thousand Years; also “Queen Millenia”) (1981-1982)
  • Tiger Mask Ni-Sei (Tiger Mask Second Generation) (1981-1982)
  • Honey Honey no Suteki na Boken (The Wonderful Adventures of Honey Honey) (1981-1982) - co-production with Movie International Co.
  • Asari-chan (1982-1983)
  • Pataliro (1982-1983)
  • The Kabocha Wine (The Pumpkin Wine) (1982-1984)
  • Captain Harlock Endless Road SSX (Waga seishun no Arcadia—Mugen kidō SSX) (1982-1983)
  • Ai Shite Knight (or “Night”) (1983-1984) (AKA Kiss Me Licia, Embrasse-moi Lucile, Rock & Roll Kids)
  • Kinnikuman (1983-1986)
  • Stop!! Hibari-kun! (1983-1984)
  • Bemu Bemu Hunter: Gotengu Tenmaru (May 1983-Oct. 1983)
  • Voltron series (1984-1989)
    • Hyakujuo Golion (Lion Voltron) (1981-1982)
    • Kikou Kantai Dairugger XV (Vehicle Voltron) (1982-1983)
    • Kosoku Denjin Albegas (Gladiator Voltron) (1983-1984) (English version was planned, but never aired)
  • The Transformers series (1984-1990) (dubbed original American series in Japanese; created anime sequels)
  • Yume Senshi Wingman (Dream Warrior Wingman) (1984-1985)
  • Tongari Boushi no Memoru (U.S. title: “Wee Wendy”; released as compilation film by Celebrity Home Entertainment) (Mar. 1984-Sept. 1984)
  • Video Warrior Laserion (1984-1985)
  • GU-GU Ganmu (1984-1985)
  • Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) (1984-1988)
  • Hāi! Step Jun (Yeah! Step Jun) (1985-1986)
  • Konpora Kid (June 1985-Dec. 1985)
  • Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro (3rd) (1985-1988)
  • Maple Town Monogatari (Maple Town Stories) (1986-1987; broadcast in the US on Nickelodeon as simply Maple Town)
  • Dragon Ball series (1986-1997)
  • Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin (Silver Fang: “Shooting Star” Gin) (Apr. 1986-Sept. 1986)
  • Gou Q [Goukyuu] Chouji Ikkiman (Fastball Superboy Ikkiman) (Apr. 1986-Nov. 1986)
  • Saint Seiya (Knights of the Zodiac) (1986-1989)
  • Shin Maple Town Monogatari: Palm Town Hen (New Maple Town Stories: Palm Town Saga) (Jan. 1987-Dec. 1987)
  • Bikkuriman series (“Bikkuriman 2000” was not made by Toei, and is therefore not listed here)
    • Bikkuriman (1987-1989)
    • Shin (New) Bikkuriman (1989-1990)
    • Super Bikkuriman (1992-1993)
    • Happy Lucky Bikkuriman (Oct.2006-present)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 TV series) (animation work on 5-part pilot)
  • Kamen no Ninja Aka Kage (Masked Ninja Red Shadow) (1987-1988)
  • Lady Lady!! (1987-1988)
  • Tatakae!! Ramenman (Fight, Ramenman!!; Kinnikuman spinoff) (Jan. 1988-Sept. 1988)
  • Sakigake!! Otokojuku (Charge!! The Man School) (Feb. 1988-Nov. 1988)
  • Hello! Lady Lin ("2nd season" of Lady Lady!!) (1988-1989)
  • Akuma-kun (1989-1990)
  • Mahoutsukai Sally (2nd) (1989-1991)
  • Karioge-kun (1989-1990)

[edit] 1990s

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon (1992-1997)
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon (1992-1997)
"Digimon series (1999-2003; 2006-2007)
"Digimon series (1999-2003; 2006-2007)
One Piece (1999-current)
One Piece (1999-current)

[edit] 2000s

Futari wa Pretty Cure (2004-current)
Futari wa Pretty Cure (2004-current)
Ayakashi, 2006
Ayakashi, 2006
  • Mushrambo (Shinzo in most international markets) (Feb. 2000-Sept. 2000)
  • Shoubushi Densetsu Tetsuya (Tetsuya, the Legendary Gambler) (2000-2001)
  • “Pipo Papo Patoru-kun” (literal romanization) (2000-2001)
  • Nono-chan (2001-2002)
  • Kanon (Jan. 2002-Mar. 2002)
  • Kinnikuman II Sei (Ultimate Muscle) (Jan. 2002-Dec. 2002)
  • Tsuri Baka Nisshi (Stupid Fishing Journal) (2002-2003)
  • Ashita no Nadja (lit. “Nadja of Tomarrow”) (2003-2004)
  • Konjiki no Gash Bell! (Zatch Bell) (2003-2006)
  • Air Master (Apr. 2003-Sept. 2003)
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (2003-2005)
  • Futari wa Pretty Cure (2004-2005)
  • Kinnikuman Nisei: Ultimate Muscle (Japanese broadcast of American second season) (Apr. 2004-June 2004)
  • Ring ni Kakero 1 (“Put It All in the Ring”; rough translation) (Oct. 2004-Dec. 2004)
  • Beet the Vandel Buster (Bouken Oh Beet) (2004-2005)
  • Digimon X-Evolution (“Zevolution”) (TV movie; 2005)
  • Xenosaga: The Animation (Jan. 2005-Mar. 2005)
  • Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart (2005-2006)
  • Beet the Vandel Buster: Excelion (2005-2006)
  • Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu (sic) (2005-2006)
  • Ayakashi: Classic Japanese Horror (Jan. 2006-Mar. 2006)
  • Kinnikuman Nisei: Ultimate Muscle 2 (additional American produced episodes) (Jan. 2006-Mar. 2006)
  • Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star (2006-2007)
  • Air Gear (Apr.2006-Sept.2006)
  • Ring ni Kakero 1: Nichi-Bei Kessen Hen (“Japan vs. USA” saga) (Apr. 2006-Jun. 2006)
  • Kamisama Kazoku (The God Family) (May. 2006-Aug.2006)
  • Binbou Shimai Monogatari (The Tale of the Poor Sisters) (Jun. 2006-Sept.2006)
  • Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z (Jul. 2006-present)
  • Gin'iro no Olynssis (Oct. 2006-Dec.2006)
  • Lily to Kaeru to (Ototo) (2006) - winner of Animax's annual Animax Taishō, original script award. [4]
  • Yes! Pretty Cure 5 (the 5 refers to there being "5" members) (Feb.2007-present)
  • Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro (5th) (Apr. 2007-present)
  • Lovely Complex (premieres Apr. 7th, 2007)

[edit] Movies (partial list)

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Animax official website - corporate profile (Japanese)
  2. ^ Toei Animation official website - history section, Toei Animation official website. (Japanese)
  3. ^ Toei Animation - official website - English section - History Toei Animation official website. (English)
  4. ^ Animax Award official site, Animax official website. (Japanese)

[edit] External links

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