| Native name | 株式会社TOHO animation STUDIO |
|---|---|
| Romanized name | Kabushiki-gaisha TOHO animation STUDIO |
| Industry | Animation studio |
| Hq location | Nishi-Shinjuku |
| Hq location city | Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Hq location country | Japan |
| Num employees | 34 (as of February 2026)[1] |
| Founded | August 2, 2017 (age 9) |
| Former names | IANDA Co., Ltd. (2017-2019) TIA Inc. (2019-2022) |
| Owner | Toho (67.4%) ILCA (32.6%) |
| Website | ta-studio.co.jp |
Toho Animation Studio (株式会社TOHO animation STUDIO, Kabushiki-gaisha TOHO animation STUDIO), 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. 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.[2]
Works
Television series
| Title | Director(s) | First run start date | First run end date | Eps | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Fish | Takashi Sumida | July 7, 2019 | August 11, 2019 | 12 | Based on a character created by Quan. | [3] |
| Iii Icecrin | Juria Matsumuda | April 6, 2021 | December 21, 2021 | Original work. Co-produced with Shin-Ei Animation. | [4] | |
| Iii Icecrin Season 2 | July 2, 2022 | September 17, 2022 | Second season of Iii Icecrin. | [5] | ||
| The Apothecary Diaries | Norihiro Naganuma | October 22, 2023 | March 24, 2024 | 24 | Based on a light novel by Hyūganatsu. Co-produced with OLM. | [6] |
| Puniru Is a Cute Slime | Yūshi Ibe | October 6, 2024 | December 23, 2024 | 12 | Based on a manga by Maeda-kun. | [7] |
| 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. | [8] |
| Puniru Is a Cute Slime Season 2 | Yūshi Ibe | July 6, 2025 | September 21, 2025 | 12 | Second season of Puniru Is a Cute Slime. | [9] |
| The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 | October 2026 | Third season of The Apothecary Diaries. Co-produced with OLM. | [10] |
Films
| Title | Director(s) | Release date | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Nichikan Ikita Wani | Shinichiro Ueda Miyuki Fukuda | July 9, 2021 | Based on the web manga 100 Nichi Go ni Shinu Wani by Yuuki Kikuchi. | [11] |
| Godzilla vs Megalon | Takuya Kaminishi and Akihiro Shibata | 2023 | Debuted at "Godzilla Fest 2023" | [12][13] |
| Knot (結び) | Ryotaro Hirase | 2024 | [12][13] | |
| Firstline (ファーストライン) | China Sui (ﾁﾅ•ｽｨ) | 2024 | Music by Hayato Sumino | [12][13] |
| Frail (フレイル) | Mabuta Motoki | 2024 | [12][13] | |
| Untitled The Apothecary Diaries film | December 2026 | Original work based on a light novel by Hyūganatsu. Co-produced with OLM. | [10] |
References
- ^ "Toho" (PDF). Toho Co., Ltd. April 14, 2026. p. 63. Archived April 22, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (2022-09-20). "TOHO Acquires Controlling Stake in TIA, Renames it to Toho Animation Studio". Anime News Network. Archived July 8, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2019-06-21). "Business Fish 'Motion Capture Anime' Announced With July 7 Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived November 24, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (2020-12-16). "Shinei Animation, Blue Seal Ice Cream Collaborate for iii icecrin TV Anime". Anime News Network. Archived March 19, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2022-05-09). "iii icecrin Anime Gets 2nd Season in July". Anime News Network. Archived September 14, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (2023-02-15). "The Apothecary Diaries Novels About Palace Intrigue Get 2023 TV Anime". Anime News Network. Archived February 16, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2024-03-16). "Puniru wa Kawaii Slime TV Anime Reveals Visual, Main Staff". Anime News Network. Archived October 8, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Luster, Joseph (2024-03-23). "The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Announced for 2025 Premiere [UPDATED]". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (2025-06-06). "Puniru is a Kawaii Slime 2nd Season Anime Reveals New Cast, Opening Song, July 6 Debut in New Video". Anime News Network. Archived July 6, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (2025-10-22). "The Apothecary Diaries Anime Confirms Season 3, Original Film in 2026". Anime News Network. Archived October 22, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2021-03-21). "100 Nichikan Ikita Wani Anime Film Reveals Teaser Video, New Visual, More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ "GEMNIBUS vol.1" (in ja-JP). GEMSTONE | 東宝株式会社. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Toho Showcases New Talent With Limited Japanese Theatrical Release of GEMNIBUS vol., Featuring Godzilla, Zombies and More!". www.scifijapan.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)