Article: Top 10 Anime Studio Houses That Are Popular Around The World

Anime means Japanese animation, and it has always been a source of entertainment for only the hardcore fans of it. However, slowly anime has been sweeping the world off its feet with its clear and detailed animation. So, what is the source of such high-quality and detailed production? The answer would be the magnificent scale and professional skills of the anime studio houses that have resulted in such globally popular anime. A great way to discover anime of different genres is to search them according to the studio houses. We can get a taste of unconventional anime this way.

10. Clover Works

CloverWorks was rebranded from A-1 Pictures Koenji Studio on April 1, 2018, with its headquarters in Suginami, Tokyo. Thus, it has established itself as a relatively new and independent studio house after it separated from A-1 Pictures on October 1, 2018. CloverWorks is the house of several anime, namely Darling in the Franxx, Horimiya, The Promised Neverland, the last season of Fairy Tail, etc.

9. Production I.G

Production I.G was founded on December 15, 1987, by Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, with its headquarters located at Musashino, Tokyo. Apart from producing anime and OVAs, the studio has also created theatrical films. The studio established its name after the production of the classic cyberpunk Ghost in the Shell and since have succeeded in hot-blooded sport shows to slice-of-life series. Some of its notable works include Haikyuu!!, Usagi Drop, Kuroko's Basketball, Psycho-Pass, etc.

8. Wit Studio

Even though MAPPA took over the animation for the fourth season of Attack on Titan, we should not forget about the studio that bought the vision of this anime to life in the first place. Wit studio was founded on June 1, 2012, by producers at Production I.G with its headquarters at Musashino, Tokyo. Since the release of Attack on Titan, the studio has been since diversifying its catalog. Some of its most popular anime include Vinland Saga, After the Rain, Spy X Family, etc.

7. Madhouse

Many anime fans regard Madhouse as a significant anime powerhouse in the industry. The studio was founded by Masao Maruyama, Osamu Dezaki, Rintaro and Yoshiaki Kawajiri in the year 1972. Over the past 40 years, Madhouse has released over 300 titles, some of which have become highly successful. Madhouse has even collaborated with other anime studios to produce fan-favorite hits. Some of its famous animes are Death Note, Parasyte, One Punch Man, the remake of Hunter X Hunter, etc.

6. Studio Pierrot

Studio Pierrot is one of the older anime studios with several renowned and globally popular anime under its belt. This studio was established in May 1979 by former employees of both Tatsunoko Production and Mushi Production, with its headquarters at Mitaka, Tokyo. Studio Pierrot also tends to abide by its unique style and choice of manga for animation. It has thus established itself as a go-to for big-name manga in Japan because it produced anime like Naruto, Bleach, Yu Yu Hakusho, Black Clover, etc.

5. A1 Pictures

A1 Pictures was established to supervise the production of only a few of 'Aniplex's' family-oriented series and has since grown and expanded as a full-fledged studio involved in making off different media and anime. Since its foundation by former Sunrise producer Mikihiro Iwata, the studio has since animated a lot of popular anime like Black Butler, Sword Art Online, Fairy Tail, Anohana, Your Lie in April, etc.

4. Bones Studio

In today's world of die-hard anime fans, it is hard to find an anime fan who has not watched a series produced by studio Bones; such is its popularity. Its foundation was laid by Sunrise staff members Minami Masahiko, Osaka Hiroshi, and Kawamoto Toshihiro in October 1998. Although it is known for original titles and scientific-fiction work, Bones is not dependent on one single genre. Now in its 23rd year, Bones has produced mainstays of the anime canon like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Bungou Stray Dogs, My Hero Academia, Space Dandy, etc.

3. Ufotable Studio

Ufotable studio is a Japanese animation studio founded in October 2000 by former staff of TMS Entertainment with its headquarters based in Suginami, Tokyo, just like the headquarters of MAPPA Studio. From cinematic fight sequences to really balanced usage and contrast of vibrant colors, Ufotable has it all. A hallmark sign of many of its works like The Garden of Sinners, Ninja Nonsense, and Tales of Symphonia is a Claymation sequence. Its other famous works include Fate/Zero, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, etc.

2. MAPPA Studio

Over just a decade, MAPPA Studio has established itself as an anime powerhouse with its outstanding production quality. The studio has its headquarters in Suginami, Tokyo, and was founded in 2011 by Madhouse co-founder and producer Maruyama Masao. Detailed and crystal-clear animation with the precision of colors, shadows, and tones makes MAPPA one of the greatest. It is known for animating some very famous anime like Jujutsu Kaisen, Banana Fish, Dororo, etc. MAPPA also took up the animation for the final season of Attack on Titan, which then became one of its best works.

1. Studio Ghibli

Being one of the most acclaimed anime studios houses, Studio Ghibli is known for its high-quality artistry and moviemaking. It is famous for its usage of vintage undertones and use of vivid colors, resulting in a whimsical and joyful aesthetic. Common themes include environmentalism, youth, cost of war, etc. Founded in 1985 by animators Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli has its headquarters in Koganei, Tokyo. Studio Ghibli is famous for its timeless creations such as Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, Ponyo, Arrietty, Princess Mononoke, etc.