TMS Entertainment
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| Kabushiki kaisha | |
| Industry | Animation studio |
| Founded | October 1946[note 1] |
| Founder | Yutaka Fujioka |
| Headquarters | Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo |
Key people |
Hideki Okamura (Chairman) |
| Parent | Sega |
| Subsidiaries |
Telecom Animation Film TMS Photo TMS Music TOCSIS |
| Website | www.tms-e.co.jp |
TMS logo from 1987
TMS Entertainment Co., Ltd. (株式会社トムス・エンタテインメント Kabushiki-gaisha Tomusu Entateinmento), formerly known as Tokyo Movie Shinsha (東京ムービー新社 Tōkyō Mūbī Shinsha) also known as Tokyo Movie or TMS-Kyokuchi, is a Japanese animation studio, founded in October 1946.
History
One of the oldest and most prominent anime studios in Japan, TMS has produced numerous animated series airing in other countries such as France, the United States, and Italy. The company currently uses "TMS Entertainment, Ltd." as its corporate name, however, the animation studio itself is referred to as Tokyo Movie (東京ムービー Tōkyō Mūbī). The company also has a fully owned subsidiary, Telecom Animation Film (TAF), which often co-animates shows with TMS.
Productions
TV series
1960s
- Big X (Aug.-Oct. 1964)
- Obake no Q-tarō (1965–1967)
- Perman (1967–1968)
- Kyojin no Hoshi (original) (Mar.1968-1971)
- Kaibutsu-kun (Apr.1968-1969)
- Umeboshi Denka (Apr.1st-Sept.23rd, 1969)
- Roppō Yabure-kun (Apr.28th-Sept.26th, 1969)
- Moomin (Oct.1969-1970)
- Attack No. 1 (Dec.1969-1971)
1970s
- Chingō Muchabe (produced in 1967 but didn't air until Feb.-Mar. 1971)
- Shin Obake no Q-Tarō (Sept.1st, 1971-Dec.1972)
- Tensai Bakabon (original) (Sept.25th, 1971-June.1972)
- Lupin III (original) (Oct.1971-Mar.1972)
- Akadō Suzunosuke (Apr.1972-1973)
- Dokonjō Gaeru (original) (Oct.1972-1974)
- Jungle Kurobe (Mar.-Sept.1973)
- Doraemon (1973 version) (Apr.-Sept. 1973)
- Arano no Isamu (Apr.1973-Mar.27th, 1974)
- Karate Baka Ichidai (Oct.3rd, 1973-Sept.25th, 1974)
- Ace o Nerae! (original) (Oct.5th, 1973-March.29th, 1974)
- Samurai Giants (Oct.7th, 1973-Sept.15th, 1974)
- Judo Sanka (Apr.1974-Sept.30th 1974)
- Hajime Ningen Gyatruz (Oct.1974-1976)
- Ganba no Bōken (Apr.-Sept.1975)
- Gensō Tensai Bakabon (Oct.1975-1977)
- Hana no Kakarichō (1976–1977)
- Shin Kyōjin no Hoshi (Oct.1st, 1977-Sept.1978)
- Hyouga Senshi Guyslugger (co-produced with Toei Animation; a semi-remake of Cyborg 009) (Apr. 1977-Aug. 1977)
- Ie Naki Ko (Remi, based on the French book Sans Famille) (Oct.2nd, 1977-Oct.1978)
- Shin Lupin III (Oct.3rd, 1977–1980)
- Takarajima (Treasure Island) (Oct.8th, 1978-Apr.1979)
- Shin Ace o Nerae! (Oct.14th, 1978-Mar.1979)
- Shin Kyōjin no Hoshi 2 (Mar.-Sept.1979)
- Versailles no Bara (Oct.1979-Sept.1980)
1980s
- Mū no Hakubai (Apr.-Sept. 1980)
- Tetsujin 28-go (1980s series; known as The New Adventures of Gigantor in the U.S.) (Oct. 3, 1980-Sept. 1981)
- Ashita no Joe 2 (Oct. 13, 1980-Aug. 1981)
- Ohayo! Spank (Mar. 1981-May 1982)
- Shin Dokonjō Gaeru (Sept. 1981-Mar. 1982)
- Acrobunch (co-production with Kokusai Eigasha)
- Uchū Densetsu Ulysses 31 (French-Japanese co-production with DiC) (France: Sept. 1981; USA: 1986; Japan: Feb.1988)
- Rokushin Gattai God Mars (Oct. 2, 1981-Dec. 1982)
- Jarinko Chie (Oct. 3, 1981–1983)
- Donde Monpe (Jun. 1982-Apr. 1983)
- Ninjaman Ippei (Oct. 4, 1982-Dec. 1982)
- Space Cobra (Oct. 7, 1982-May 1983)
- Perman (1983-1985) (with Shin-Ei Animation)
- Lady Georgie (Apr. 1983-Feb. 1984)
- Chō Jikū Seiki Orguss (July 3, 1983-Apr. 1984)
- Cat's Eye (1st series) (July 11, 1983-Mar. 1984)
- Lupin III Part 3 (Mar. 1984-Dec. 1985)
- God Mazinger (Apr.-Sept. 1984)
- Mighty Orbots (Sept.-Dec. 1984)
- Cat's Eye (Oct. 1984-July. 1985)
- Meitantei Holmes (Nov. 1984-May. 1985)
- Onegai! Samia Don (based on Five Children and It by E. Nesbit) (1985–1986)
- Robotan (Jan.-Sept. 1986)
- Honey Bee in Toycomland (Bug-tte Honey) (1986–1987)
- Soreike! Anpanman (Oct. 3, 1988–present, The longest-running animation that has been produced by the company)
1990s
- Mischievous Twins: The Tales of St. Clare's (based on the St. Clare's series by Enid Blyton, (Jan.-Nov. 1991)
- Kinkyū Hasshin Saver Kids (Created by Lupin III author Monkey Punch) (Feb. or Mar. 1991-Feb. 1992)
- Ozanari Dungeon (Sep.-Dec. 1991)
- Jarinko Chie: Chie-chan Funsenki (Oct. 1991-Oct. 1992)
- Watashi to Watashi: Futari no Lottie (based on Das Doppelte Lottchen, or Lottie and Lisa, or The Parent Trap by Erich Kästner) (Nov. 1991-Sept. 1992)
- Tetsujin 28 FX (Apr. 1992-Mar. 30, 1993)
- A Dog of Flanders (Oct. 1992-Mar. 27, 1993)
- Red Baron (Apr. 1994-Mar. 1995)
- Mahō Kishi Rayearth (2 series) (Oct. 1994-Nov. 1995)
- Virtua Fighter (anime TV series) (Oct. 9, 1995-June 1996)
- Kaitō Saint Tail (Oct. 12, 1995-Sept. 1996)
- Detective Conan (Case Closed) (Jan. 8, 1996–present)
- B't X (Apr.-Sept. 1996)
- Wankorobe (Oct. 1996-1997)
- Devil Lady (1998–1999)
- Monster Farm: Enban Ishi no Himitsu (Apr. 1999-Mar. 25, 2000)
- Shūkan Storyland (Oct.14, 1999-Sept. 2001)
- Gozonji! Gekko Kamen-kun (Oct. 17, 1999-Mar. 26, 2000)
- Karakurizōshi Ayatsuri Sakon (Nov. 1999-Apr. 2000)
2000s
- Magic Ball Mondo the 2000 (Feb.-Jul.2000)
- Monster Rancher (Apr.-Sept.2000)
- Tottoko Hamutaro (Hamtaro) (Jul.2000-2006)
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children (first series) (Oct.2000-Nov.2001)
- Project ARMS (Apr.2001-Mar.2002)
- Patapata Hikōsen no Bōken (with Telecom Animation Film, a division of TMS) (Jan.-Jun.2002)
- Tenshi Na Konamaiki (Jun.2002-Mar.2003)
- Star of the Giants [Tokubetsu Hen]: Mōko Hanagata Mitsuru (Oct.2002; all episodes)
- Sonic X (Apr.6th, 2003-Mar.28th, 2004)
- Takahashi Rumic Gekijō (Jul.-Sept.2003)
- Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari (Oct.3rd, 2003-Dec.26th, 2003)
- Ningyo no Mori (Oct.4th-Dec.20, 2003)
- PoPoLoCrois (2nd Series) (Oct.5th, 2003-Mar.28th, 2004)
- Aishiteruze Baby (Apr.-Oct.2004)
- Extra Boy (Apr.-Dec.2004)
- Monkey Punch Manga Katsudō Daishashin ("Mankatsu") (Jul.2004-Jun.2005)
- Gallery Fake (Jan.-Sept.2005)
- Buzzer Beater (Feb.-Apr. 2005)
- Garasu no Kamen (Apr.2005-2006)
- The Snow Queen (May.2005-Feb.2006)
- Fighting Beauty Wulong (2005–2006)
- Mushiking: King of the Beetles (2005–2006)
- Angel Heart (Oct.2005-Sept.2006)
- D.Gray-man (Oct.3rd, 2006 - Sept.30th, 2008)
- Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi (Oct.2006-Sept.2007)
- Pururun! Shizuku-Chan (Oct.2006-Sept.2007) - (Oct.7th, 2007–Sept.2008)
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers (Apr.2007-Mar.2008) (with Japan Vistec)
- Kaze no Shōjo Emily (Apr.-Sept.2007)
- Noramimi (2008)
- Itazura na Kiss (Apr.4th - Sept.25th 2008)
- Telepathy Shōjo Ran (Premiering June 21, 2008)
- Live On CardLiver Kakeru (2008)
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia (Apr.2009-May.2010) (with Japan Vistec)
- Mamegoma (2009)
- Genji Monogatari Sennenki (2009)
2010s
- Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders (May 2010 - January 2011) (with Japan Vistec)
- Hime Chen! Otogi Chikku Idol Lilpri (2010)
- Cardfight!! Vanguard (2011–present)
- Bakugan: Mechtanium Surge (February 2011 - January 2012) (with Japan Vistec)
- Sengoku Otome: Momoiro Paradox (2011)
- Lupin the Third: Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna (2012)
- Zetman (2012)
- Kamisama Kiss (2012)
- Bakumatsu Gijinden Roman (2013)
- Yowamushi Pedal (2013)
- The Pilot's Love Song (2014)
- Hero Bank (2014-present)
- Gugure! Kokkuri-san (2014)
- Hi sCoool! SeHa Girl (2014)
- Kamisama Kiss Season 2 (2015)
- Jitsu wa Watashi wa (2015)
Theatrical films
× - Pilot film to a later television series / ×× - Film that tied-in to original TV series
- Panda! Go, Panda! (1972, featurette)
- Panda! Go, Panda!: The Rainy Day Circus (1973, featurette)
- Lupin III (1978××, later subtitled Lupin tai Clone in Japanese — subtitled The Mystery of Mamo in English)
- Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (1979××)
- Aim for the Ace! (1979)
- Ganbare!! Tabuchi-kun!! (1979)
- Ganbare!! Tabuchi-kun: Gekitō Pennant Race (1980)
- Makoto-chan (1980)
- Gabanbare!! Tabuchi-kun: Aa Tsuppari Jinsei (1980)
- Chie the Brat (1981×)
- Manzai Taikōki (1981)
- Ohayo! Spank (1982××)
- Space Adventure Cobra (1982×)
- Six God Combination Godmars (1982××)
- Golgo 13: The Professional (1983)
- Lupin the 3rd: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon (1985**)
- Bug-tte Honey: Megaromu Shōjo Mai 4622 (1987××, featurette)
- Akira (1988)
- Robotan and Onegai! Samia Don (1989, part of an Anpanman double bill)
- Annual Anpanman movies (1989–present××)
- Oji-san Kaizō Kōza (1990)
- The Adventures of Ganba and Sea Otter (1991)
- Kaiketsu Zorori: Mahō Tsukai no Deshi and Dai Kaizoku no Takara Sagashi (1993, part of an Anpanman double bill)
- Lupin the 3rd: Farewell to Nostradamus (1995)
- Lupin the 3rd: Dead or Alive (1996)
- Annual Detective Conan movies (1997–present××)
- Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior (2006–2008, three theatrical films and two OVAs)
- Oshare Majo: Love and Berry - Magic of Happiness (2007, featurette)
- The Princess and the Pilot (2011, co-production with Madhouse)
- Fuse Teppō Musume no Torimonochō (2012)
- Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan: The Movie (2013××)
- Lupin the 3rd: Daisuke Jigen's Gravestone (2014)
Television movies and specials
- Bōchan (Jun.1980)
- Nijū-yon [24] no Hitomi (Oct. 1980)
- Sugata Sanshirō (1981)
- Son Goku: Silk Road o Tobu!! (1982)
- Annual Lupin III TV movies (1989–present)
- Soreike! Anpanman
- Minami no Umi o Sukae (1990)
- Kieta Jam Oji-san (1993)
- Keito no Shiro no Christmas (1995)
- Rayearth: Zokan go (1995)
OVA
- 2001 Nights (1987)
- Ace o Nerae! 2: Stage 1-6 (Mar.1988)
- God mars : The Untold Legend (Jun.1988)
- Lupin III
- Fuma Ichizoku no Inbō (Dec.1988)
- Ikiteita Majustushi (2002)
- Ace o Nerae!: Final Stage (1989)
- Tengai makyo: Jiraiya Oboro Hen (Jul.1990)
- (Office Lady) Kaizō Kōza (Nov.1990)
- Katsugeki Shōjo Tanteidan (Dec.1990)
- Wizardry (Feb.1991)
- Shizuka Narudon (Apr.1991)
- Ozanari Dungeon (Sept.1991)
- Soreike! Anpanman
- Christmas Da! Minna Atsumare! (annual Christmas releases) (1992–present)
- Otanjōbi Series (1995)
- Maps (1994)
- Rayearth (Jul.1997)
- B't X NEO (Aug.1997)
- Glass no Kamen: Sen no Kamen o Motsu Shōjo (1998)
- Aoyama Gōshō Tanhenshū (1999)
- Karakuri no Kimi (2000)
- Azusa, Otetsudai Shimasu! (2004)
- Hamtaro Premium (4 OVAs) (2002–2004)
- Shin Kyūseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken (2006–present)
- Yuria Den (2007)
- Toki Den (2008)
- Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (2009-2011)
Foreign productions
TMS has also contributed animation for various non-Japanese studios.
- Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers
- Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (Quest for the Chaos Emeralds 4-parter and Super Robotnik)
- ALF: The Animated Series (Opening and Phantom Pilot)
- An American Tail 3: The Treasure of Manhattan Island (1998 direct-to-video feature)
- Animaniacs
- Wakko's Wish (1999 direct-to-video feature)
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1993) - 6 episodes.
- Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000 direct-to-video feature; TV series is done by Dong Yang Animation and Koko Enterprises)
- Bionic Six
- Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers - 13 episodes in 1989.
- Cybersix (Animated by Telecom Animation Film)
- Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears - 39 episodes (Seasons 1 to 4, other episodes done by Walt Disney Television Australia and Hanho Heung-Up).
- Dennis the Menace (In collaboration with other companies)
- Duck Tales - 39 episodes from 1987 to 1988.
- Fluppy Dogs (1986 pilot/TV special)
- Galaxy High
- Gargoyles - 1 episode.
- Green Lantern: First Flight[1] (Through Telecom Animation Film)[2]
- Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats (Season 1 select episodes only)
- Inspector Gadget (Season 1 only; the pilot was animated by Telecom Animation Film, other studios animated the rest of the season)
- Justice League: Doom (Through Telecom Animation Film)[3]
- Kissyfur (Season 1 only; many episodes were animated by Telecom Animation Film)
- Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989 Japanese-American theatrical film co-production)
- The Littles
- Mighty Orbots
- The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Season 1, and some episodes in season 2; other episodes done by Walt Disney Television Australia, Hanho Heung-Up and Wang Film Productions)
- The New Adventures of Zorro
- The New Batman Adventures (1997-1998) - 5 episodes.
- The Tigger Movie (2000) (Through Telecom Animation Film)
- Peter Pan and the Pirates (13 episodes; other episodes were done by various Asian animation studios and Wang Film Productions, but TMS still received production credit)
- Pinky and the Brain - 1 episode.
- Rainbow Brite
- Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer
- The Real Ghostbusters (Select episodes, during seasons 1, 2, and 3)
- Reporter Blues (Italian series, co-production with RAI; also broadcast in Japan, thus leading to it being classified as anime in some sources)
- Sherlock Hound (Co-production with RAI)
- Soccer Fever (Italian series, co-production with RAI)
- Spider-Man: The Animated Series (With Korean studios)
- Superman: The Animated Series;; - 15 episodes.
- Superman vs. The Elite (Through Telecom Animation Film)[4]
- Sweet Sea (1986 pilot)
- The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries - 13 episodes.
- Tiny Toon Adventures (1990-1992) - 19 episodes.
- How I Spent My Vacation (1992 direct-to-video feature)
- Night Ghoulery (1995 TV special)
- The Transformers (1 episode, Call of the Primitives, only; other episodes by Japanese studio Toei Animation and South Korean studio AKOM)
- Ulysses 31
- Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light
- The Wuzzles - 13 episodes
Additional work
In addition to the above, TMS Entertainment has also worked on the following as an additional subcontactor.
- The Adventures of Batman & Robin (cutscenes from the Sega CD version)
- Aikatsu! (co-production by Telecom Animation Film and Sunrise (currently Telecom and BN Pictures), also animation production cooperation; set to last until September 24 2015 before handing over to Toei Animation the week after)
- Air
- Assemble Insert
- Chiko, Heiress of the Phantom Thief (co-production by Telecom Animation Film and Bones)
- Giga Magic Boy (co-production by Telecom Animation Film and OLM)
- Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society
- Macross Frontier
- Princess Mononoke
- Romeo x Juliet
- Shikabane Hime
- Sonic Jam (Man of the Year short)
- Soul Eater
- Sword of the Stranger
- Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
- The Tigger Movie (Through Telecom Animation Film)
References
- ↑ July 29, 2009 (2009-07-29). "San Diego Comic-Con 2009: "Green Lantern: First Flight" Roundtable Interviews - Toon Zone News". Toonzone.net. Retrieved 2015-01-31.
- ↑ "The World's Finest - DC Universe - Green Lantern: First Flight". Worldsfinestonline.com. 2009-07-28. Retrieved 2015-01-31.
- ↑ Telecom at 15:47 (1999-02-22). "秘密のご報告！！！: タレテレ". Taretele.seesaa.net. Retrieved 2015-01-31.
- ↑
Notes
- ↑ (21st year of the Shōwa period); However the animation studio was not founded until 1964
External links
- TMS Entertainment
- TMS Entertainment at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- TMS Entertainment at the Internet Movie Database
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