Toho Animation Studio

Toho Animation Studio
Native name
株式会社TOHO animation STUDIO
Kabushiki-gaisha TOHO animation STUDIO
FormerlyIANDA Co., Ltd. (2017-2019)
TIA Inc. (2019-2022)
Company typeSubsidiary KK
IndustryAnimation studio
FoundedAugust 2, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-08-02)
HeadquartersNishi-Shinjuku, ,
Japan
OwnerToho (67.4%)
ILCA (32.6%)
Websitewww.ta-studio.com

Toho Animation Studio[a], stylized as TOHO animation STUDIO, is a Japanese animation studio based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, founded in 2017 as IANDA, a joint-venture between developer and publisher ILCA with animation studio Anima [ja]. In 2019, the company rebranded to TIA after film and television studio Toho acquired a equity stake in the studio. Toho would acquire a controlling stake in the studio on September 20, 2022, rebranding to its current name.[1]

Works

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Television series

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Title Director(s) First run
start date
First run
end date
Eps Note(s) Ref(s)
Business Fish Takashi Sumida [ja] July 7, 2019 August 11, 2019 12 Based on a character created by Quan. [2]
Iii Icecrin Juria Matsumuda April 6, 2021 December 21, 2021 Original work.
Co-produced with Shin-Ei Animation.
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Iii Icecrin Season 2 July 2, 2022 September 17, 2022 Second season of Iii Icecrin. [4]
The Apothecary Diaries Norihiro Naganuma October 22, 2023 March 24, 2024 24 Based on a light novel by Natsū Hyūga [ja].
Co-produced with OLM.
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Puniru Is a Cute Slime Yūshi Ibe October 6, 2024 December 23, 2024 12 Based on a manga by Maeda-kun [ja]. [6]
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Norihiro Naganuma (chief)
Akinori Fudesaka
January 10, 2025 July 4, 2025 24 Second season of The Apothecary Diaries.
Co-produced with OLM.
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Puniru Is a Cute Slime Season 2 Yūshi Ibe July 6, 2025 TBA TBA Second season of Puniru Is a Cute Slime. [8]

Films

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Title Director(s) Release date Note(s) Ref(s)
100 Nichikan Ikita Wani Shinichiro Ueda [ja]
Miyuki Fukuda [ja]
July 9, 2021 Based on the web manga 100 Nichi Go ni Shinu Wani by Yuuki Kikuchi [ja]. [9]

Notes

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  1. ^ 株式会社TOHO animation STUDIO, Kabushiki-gaisha TOHO animation STUDIO

References

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  1. ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (September 20, 2022). "TOHO Acquires Controlling Stake in TIA, Renames it to Toho Animation Studio". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  2. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 21, 2019). "Business Fish 'Motion Capture Anime' Announced With July 7 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  3. ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (December 16, 2020). "Shinei Animation, Blue Seal Ice Cream Collaborate for iii icecrin TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  4. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 9, 2022). "iii icecrin Anime Gets 2nd Season in July". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  5. ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (February 15, 2023). "The Apothecary Diaries Novels About Palace Intrigue Get 2023 TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  6. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 16, 2024). "Puniru wa Kawaii Slime TV Anime Reveals Visual, Main Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  7. ^ Luster, Joseph (March 23, 2024). "The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Announced for 2025 Premiere [UPDATED]". Crunchyroll. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  8. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (June 6, 2025). "Puniru is a Kawaii Slime 2nd Season Anime Reveals New Cast, Opening Song, July 6 Debut in New Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  9. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 21, 2021). "100 Nichikan Ikita Wani Anime Film Reveals Teaser Video, New Visual, More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
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