Toei Animation

Toei Animation
Native name
東映アニメーション株式会社
Tōei Animēshon Kabushiki-gaisha
Formerly
Japan Animated Films
Public kabushiki gaisha
Traded as JASDAQ: 4816
Industry Animation studio and production enterprise
Founded January 23, 1956 (1956-01-23)
Founder Kenzō Masaoka
Zenjirō Yamamoto
Headquarters 2-10-5 Higashiōizumi, Nerima, Tokyo 178-8567, Japan
Key people
Kozo Morishita
(Chairman)
Katsuhiro Takagi
(President)
Increase US$29.911 million[1]
Owner Toei Company (40.2%)[2]
TV Asahi (19.6%)[2]
Bandai Namco Holdings (10.8%)[2]
Fuji Media Holdings (10%)[2]
Subsidiaries TAVAC Co. (Japan)
Toei Animation Music Publishing (Japan)
Toei Animation Phils., Inc. (Philippines)
Toei Animation Enterprises Limited (Hong Kong)[3]
Toei Animation Inc. (USA)
Toei Animation Europe S.A.S. (France)
Toei Animation (Shanghai) Co. (China)[3]
Website www.toei-anim.co.jp

Toei Animation Co., Ltd. (東映アニメーション株式会社, Tōei Animēshon Kabushiki-gaisha) (/t./) is a Japanese animation studio primarily owned by Toei Company.

History

The studio was founded by animators Kenzō Masaoka and Zenjirō Yamamoto in 1948 as Japan Animated Films (日本動画映画, Nihon Dōga Eiga, often shortened to 日動映画 (Nichidō Eiga)). In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was renamed Toei Doga Co., Ltd. (東映動画株式会社, Tōei Dōga Kabushiki-gaisha, "dōga" is Japanese for "animation"), doing business as Toei Animation Co., Ltd. outside Japan. In 1998, the Japanese name was renamed to Toei Animation. It has created a number of TV series and movies and adapted Japanese comics as animated series, many popular worldwide. Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Leiji Matsumoto and Yoichi Kotabe have worked with the company. Toei is a shareholder in the Japanese anime satellite television network Animax with other anime studios and production companies, such as Sunrise, TMS Entertainment and Nihon Ad Systems Inc.[4][5][6] The company is headquartered in the Ohizumi Studio in Nerima, Tokyo.[1]

Their mascot is the cat Pero, from the company's 1969 film adaptation of Puss in Boots.

Toei Animation produced anime versions of works by manga artists, including Go Nagai (Mazinger Z), Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Shotaro Ishinomori (Cyborg 009), Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro (Toriko), Takehiko Inoue (Slam Dunk), Mitsuteru Yokoyama (Sally the Witch), Masami Kurumada (Saint Seiya), Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump), Leiji Matsumoto (Galaxy Express 999), and Naoko Takeuchi (Sailor Moon). The studio helped propel the popularity of the Magical Girl and Super Robot genres of anime; Toei's TV series include the first magical-girl anime series, Mahoutsukai Sally (an adaptation of Mitsuteru Yokoyama's manga of the same name), and Go Nagai's Mazinger Z, an adaptation of his manga which set the standard for Super Robot anime. Although the Toei Company usually allows Toei Animation to handle its animation, they occasionally hire other companies to provide animation; although the Toei Company produced the Robot Romance Trilogy, Sunrise (then known as Nippon Sunrise) provided the animation.

Toei Animation anime which have won the Animage Anime Grand Prix award are Galaxy Express 999 in 1981, Saint Seiya in 1987 and Sailor Moon in 1992. In addition to producing anime for release in Japan, Toei Animation began providing animation for American films and television series during the 1960s and particularly during the 1980s.

Subsidiaries

  • TAVAC (Toei Audio Visual Art Center)

Toei's recording facility that specializes in Japanese audio, video and sound effects, and Japanese dubbing.

  • Toei Animation Music Publishing (Music division)

The company's music department that maintains links with the music publishers connected with TV stations, manufacturing corporations, and productions.

  • Toei Animation Phils., Inc. (Philippine division)

The company's division that provides animation for every anime. Also does licensing of its Toei-produced properties and dubbing for Filipino markets.

Toei's division located in Los Angeles, responsible for the program licensing of Toei-produced series to North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.[7]

  • Toei Animation Europe S.A.S. (European division)

Toei's French division based in Paris, France, it engages in the production, marketing, and licensing of animation products in Europe.

  • Toei Animation Enterprises Limited (Hong Kong division)

Established in Hong Kong as a joint venture with Animation International Limited in 1997[3], it is a wholly owned subsidiary since 2009.[8]

  • Toei Animation (Shanghai) Co. (China division)[3]

TV animation

1960–69

TitleSeries directorBroadcast network(s)Year(s)Notes
Ookami Shonen KenSadao Tsukioka, Isao TakahataNETNovember 11, 1963 – August 16, 1965Toei's grand debut in TV Animation.
Fujimaru of the WindDaisaku Shirakawa, Kimio YabukiNETJune 7, 1964 – August 31, 1965Innspired by the manga 'Kaze no Ishimaru' by Sanpei Shirato; animated by Yasuji Mori and Hayao Miyazaki. The anime was renamed "Kaze no Fujimaru" in order to associate it with its sponsor, Fujisawa Pharmaceuticals.(now Astellas Pharma.)
Jun the Space Patrol HopperHiromi Yamamoto, Taiji YabushitaNETFebruary 1 – November 29, 1965
Hustle PunchHiroshi Ikeda, Isao TakahataNETNovember 1, 1965 – April 25, 1966
Rainbow Sentai RobinShinichi Suzuki, Takeshi TamiyaNETApril 23, 1966 – March 24, 1967Adapted from the manga of the same name by Shotaro Ishinomori, which was serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine throughout 1963; co-produced by Studio Zero
The Prince of Pirates???NETMay–November 1966
Sally the WitchToshio Katsuta, Hiroshi IkedaNETDecember 5, 1966 – December 30, 1968Adapted from the manga which was originally titled Sunny the Witch upon first serialization, but by the time this program aired, Sally the Witch by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, which was serialized in Shueisha's Ribon magazine for girls; Episodes 1 through 17 episodes of this TV anime were filmed in black-and-white, and the remainder of the series (Episodes 18 through 109) was filmed in color, making it one of the earliest color anime alongside Mushi Production's Kimba the White Lion in 1965 and Tatsunoko Production's Speed Racer in 1967.
PyunpyunmaruNETJuly–September 1967
GeGeGe no KitarōoriginalFuji TVJanuary 3, 1968 – March 30, 1969Adapted from the manga Hakaba no Kitaro and GeGeGe no Kitaro by Shigeru Mizuki which were serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine from 1960 to 1969
Cyborg 009originalNETApril–September 1968Adapted from the manga Cyborg 009 by Shotaro Ishinomori, which was serialized in Shonen Gahosha's Monthly Shonen King, Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine, Akita Shoten's Monthly Boken-Oh, and Mushi Production's COM magazines from 1964 to 1969. It is also a continuation of the 1966-1967 anime film serial, although it is in monochrome, unlike the films which were in color.
Akane-chanFuji TVApril–September 1968
Himitsu no Akko-chan (Akko-chan's Secret)1stNET1969–1970Adapted from the manga by comedy-king Fujio Akatsuka, which was serialized from 1962 to 1965 in Shueisha's Ribon magazine, as the first magical girl manga series. While Sally the Witch was the first magical girl anime to hit the airwaves, it took longer to adapt Akko-chan for some reason.
Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae (Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories or Sabu and Ichi's Arrest Warrant)1968–1969 (co-production with Mushi Productions and Zero Studio)
Mōretsu Atarō1stNET1969–1970
Tiger Mask1st seriesYTV1969–1971

1970–79

ProgramAdditional informationBroadcast networkYears
Kick no OniTBS1970–1971
Mahou no Mako-chanNET1970–1971
GeGeGe no Kitarō2ndFuji TV1971–1972
Sarutobi EcchanNET1971–1972
Apacchi YakyuugunNET1971–1972
Genshi Shonen Ryu1971–1972
Mahou Tsukai ChappyNETApril–December 1972
CalimeroNET1972–1975
Devilmanoriginal TV seriesNET1972–1973
Mazinger ZFuji TV1972–1974
Great MazingerFuji TV1974–1975
Babel Ni-SeiNETJanuary–September 1973
Microid SNETApril–October 1973
Miracle Shoujo Limit-chanNET1973–1974
Dororon Enma-kunFuji TV1973–1974
Cutey Honeyoriginal seriesNET1973–1974
Majokko Megu-chanNET1974–1975
Getter Robo seriesoriginalFuji TV1974–1975
Getter Robo GFuji TV1975–1976
Shounen Tokugawa IeyasuApril–September 1975
Steel JeegNET1975–1976
UFO Robot GrendizerFuji TV1975–1977
Ikkyū-sanNET, TV Asahi1975–1982
GaikingFuji TV1976–1977
Dash Machine HayabusaTV AsahiApril–September 1976
Magne Robo Gakeen (Magnetic Robot Gakeen)TV Asahi1976–1977
Candy CandyTV Asahi1976–1979
Jetter MarsCo-produced with Tezuka Productions; pseudo-sequel to Tetsuwan AtomFuji TVFebruary–September 1977
Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace (Planetary Robot Danguard Ace)Fuji TV1977–1978
Hyouga Senshi GuysluggerCo-produced with Tokyo Movie Shinsha; Semi-sequel to Cyborg 009TV AsahiApril–August 1977
Chojin Sentai BalatackTV Asahi1977–1978
Arrow Emblem Hawk of the Grand Prix(released in the US and elsewhere as a compilation, Super Grand Prix)1977–1978
Tobidase! Machine Hiryū (Fly High! Machine Hiryū)Co-produced with Tatsunoko Production; parody of Tatsunoko's Mach GoGoGo and Toei's Dash Machine HayabusaTokyo 12 Broadcasting1977–1978
Gekisō! Ruben Kaiser1977–1978
Captain Harlock (Uchū kaizoku Captain Harlock)TV Asahi1978–1979
SF Saiyuki StarzingerSci-Fi Journey to the West: Starzinger; Spaceketeers on Force FiveFuji TV1978–1979
Uchū Majin Daikengo (Space Guardian Daikengo)Co-production with Studio NueTV Asahi1978–1979
Galaxy Express 999 (Ginga Tetsudou 999)original TV seriesFuji TV1978–1981
Captain FutureAdaptation of the pulp-fiction sci-fi stories by Mort WeisingerNHK1978–1979
Eiko no Tenshitachi: Pink Lady Monogatari (Glorious Angels: The Story of Pink Lady)TV Asahi1978–1979
Hana no Ko LunlunTV Asahi1979–1980
Cyborg 009color remake (Sunrise co-production)TV Asahi1979–1980
Mirai Robo DaltaniasTokyo 12 Broadcasting1979–1980
Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero ArthurFuji TV1979–1980

1980–89

ProgramAdditional informationBroadcast networkYears
Moero Arthur: Hakuba OujiFuji TVApril–September 1980
Mahō Shōjo LalabelTV Asahi1980–1981
Ganbare GenkiAdapted from Yū Koyama's manga of the same nameFuji TV1980–1981
Uchū Daitei God SigmaTokyo 12 Broadcasting1980–1981
Hello! SandybellMarch–September 1981
Wakakusa Monogatari Yori Wakakusa no Yon ShimaiCo-produced with Kokusai Eiga-shaTV TokyoApril–September 1981
Beast King GoLionTV Tokyo1981–1982
Dr. SlumpAdaptation of Akira Toriyama's manga of the same nameFuji TV1981–1986
Shin Taketori Monogatari: Sen Nen Jo Ou1981–1982
Tiger Mask Ni-Sei1981–1982
Honey Honey no Suteki na Bouken1981–1982
Asari-chan1982–1983
Boku Patalliro!1982–1983
Armored Fleet Dairugger XV1982–1983
The Kabocha Wine1982–1984
Ai Shite Knight1983–1984
Kinnikuman1983–1986
Tatakae!! RamenmanKinnikuman spinoffJanuary–September 1988
Stop! Hibari-kun1983–1984
Lightspeed Electroid Albegas1983–1984
Bemu Bemu Hunter: Gotengu TenmaruMay–October 1983
Yume Senshi Wingman1984–1985
Tongari Boushi no MemoruMarch–September 1984
Video Warrior Laserion1984–1985
GU-GU Ganmo1984–1985
Hokuto no Ken1984–1987
GeGeGe no Kitarō3rdFuji TV1985–1988
Captain Harlock and the Queen of a Thousand Years1985–1986
Hāi! Step Jun1985–1986
Compora KidJune–December 1985
Maple Town Monogatari(broadcast in the US on Nickelodeon as Maple Town)1986–1987
Dragon Ball1986–1989
Ginga: Nagareboshi GinApril–September 1986
Gou Q [Goukyuu] Chouji IkkimanApril–November 1986
Saint Seiya1986–1989
Hokuto no Ken 21987–1988
Shin Maple Town Monogatari: Palm Town HenJanuary–December 1987
Dragon Ball Z1989–1996
Bikkuriman1987–1989
Transformers: The Headmasters1987–1988
Transformers: Super-God Masterforce1988–1989
Transformers: VictoryMarch–December 1989
Kamen no Ninja Aka Kage1987–1988
Lady Lady!!1987–1988
Hello! Lady Lynn2nd season of Lady Lady!!1988–1989
Sakigake!! OtokojukuFebruary–November 1988
Himitsu no Akko-chan2ndFuji TV1988–1989
Akuma-kun1989–1990
Kariage-kun1989–1990
Shin (New) Bikkuriman1989–1990

1990–99

ProgramAdditional informationBroadcast networkYears
Magical Tarurūto-kun1990–1992
Kingyo Chūihō!1991–1992
Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne1991–1992
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai1991–1992
Sailor Moon1992–1993
Super Bikkuriman1992–1993
Ghost Sweeper Mikami1993–1994
Sailor Moon R1993–1994
Slam Dunk1993–1996
Aoki Densetsu Shoot!1993–1994
Marmalade Boy1994–1995
Sailor Moon S1994–1995
Shinken Densetsu Tight RoadOctober–December 1994
Kuusou Kagaku SekaiJanuary–December 1995
Sailor Moon SuperS1995–1996
Sekai Meisaku Dōwa Series: Wow! MärchenApril–September 1995
Gokinjo Monogatari1995–1996
Hell Teacher Nūbē1996–1997
Dragon Ball GT1996–1997
Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars1996–1997
GeGeGe no Kitarō4thFuji TV1996–1998
Hana Yori Dango1996–1997
Cutie Honey Flash1997–1998
The Kindaichi Case Files1997–2000
Azumi: Mamma Mia!July–October 1997
Dr. Slump2nd seriesFuji TV1997–1999
Yume no Crayon Oukoku1997–1999
Hanitarou Desu1997–1998
Haruba-ke no San nin meJanuary–March 1998
Anime Shūkan DX! Mii-Pha-Pū1998–1999
Yu-Gi-Oh!April–October 1998
Himitsu no Akko-chan3rdFuji TV1998–1999
Mamotte Shugogetten1998–1999
One Piece1999–present
Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne1999–2000
Ojamajo Doremi1999–2000
Digimon Adventure1999–2000

2000–09

ProgramSeriesYears
Ojamajo Doremi #2000–2001
Mushrambo(Shinzo in most international markets)February–September 2000
Digimon Adventure 022000–2001
Legendary Gambler Tetsuya2000–2001
Pipo Papo Patoru-kun2000–2001
Motto! Ojamajo Doremi2001–2002
Digimon Tamers2001–2002
PaRappa the Rapper 2001–2002
Nono-chan2001–2002
KanonJanuary–March 2002
Kinnikuman Nisei (Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy)January–December 2002
Digimon Frontier2002–2003
Ojamajo Doremi Dokkaan2002–2003
SaiKano2002
Tsuribaka Nisshi2002–2003
Ashita no Nadja2003–2004
Konjiki no Gash Bell!!2003–2006
Air MasterApril–September 2003
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo2003–2005
Kinnikuman Nisei: Ultimate MuscleJapanese broadcast of American second seasonApril–June 2004
Futari wa Pretty Cure2004–2005
Ojamajo Doremi Na-I-ShoJune–December 2004
Ring ni KakeroOctober–December 2004
Bouken Oh Beet2004–2005
Xenosaga: The AnimationJanuary–March 2005
Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart2005–2006
Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu 2005–2006
Beet the Vandel Buster: Excelion2005–2006
Ayakashi: Samurai Horror TalesJanuary–March 2006
Kinnikuman Nisei: Ultimate Muscle 2additional US-produced episodesJanuary–March 2006
Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star2006–2007
Digimon Savers2006–2007
Air GearApril–September 2006
Ring ni Kakero 1: Nichi-Bei Kessen HenApril–June 2006
Kamisama KazokuMay–August 2006
Binbō Shimai MonogatariJune–September 2006
Happy Lucky Bikkuriman2006–2007
Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z2006–2007
Gin-iro no OlynssisOctober–December 2006
Lily to Kaeru to (Ototo)2006 (Animax Taishō original-script award)[9]
Yes! Pretty Cure 52007–2008
Lovely ComplexApril–September 2007
MononokeAyakashi spin-offJuly–September 2007
Hatara Kids: My Ham-gumi2007–2008
GeGeGe no Kitarō 5th2007–2009
Uchi no 3 Shimai2008–2010
Yes! Pretty Cure 5 Go Go!2008–2009
RoboDz Kazagumo HenJune–November 2008
Asataro, the Onion Samurai[10] (Negibozu no Asatarō, "Onion-Head" Asatarō)2008–2009
Battle Spirits: Shounen Toppa Bashin2008–2009
Marie and Gali2009–2010
Dragon Ball Kai(remastered version of Dragon Ball Z)2009–2011
Fresh Pretty Cure!2009–2010
Welcome to Irabu's OfficeOctober–December 2009
Thriller Restaurant2009–2010

2010–current

ProgramSeriesYears
Heartcatch Pretty Cure2010–2011
Uchi no 3 Shimai: OkawariparetaiApril–December 2010
Six Hearts Princess2010
Digimon Xros Wars2010–2012
Marie and Gali 2.02010–2011
Toriko2011–2014
Suite Pretty Cure2011–2012
Tanken Driland2012–2013
Smile Pretty Cure!2012–2013
KyousogigaTV seriesOctober–December 2013
Doki Doki! Pretty Cure!2013–2014
Tanken Driland: Sennen no Mahō2013–2014
Robot Girls ZJanuary–March 2014
Happiness Charge! Pretty Cure!2014–2015
Dragon Ball Kai: The Final Chapters(remastered version of Dragon Ball Z)2014–2015
Abarenbō Rikishi!! MatsutarōApril–September 2014
Marvel Disk Wars: The AvengersJapanese-American co-production with Marvel Comics and Walt Disney Japan2014–2015
Majin Bone2014–2015
World Trigger2014–2016
Robot Girls Z+May–October 2015
Dragon Ball Super2015–2018
Go! Princess Pretty Cure2015–2016
Maho Girls Pretty Cure!2016–2017
Tiger Mask W3rd series2016–2017
Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters2016–2017
Kado: The Right Answer2017
KiraKira Pretty Cure a la Mode2017–2018
Hugtto! PreCure2018
Gegege no Kitaro (6th Series)2018
Dragon Ball Heroes2018
Bakutsuri Bar Hunter2018

TV movies and specials

ShowYear
Captain Future Kareinaru Taiyoukei Race1978
Les Misérables (Jean Valjean Monogatari)1979
Yamato: The New Voyage1979
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like A Warrior1979
Yami no Teiō: Kyūketsuki Dracula (Dracula: The Vampire Emperor of Darkness)1980 TV movie
Galaxy Express 999: Emeraldes the Eternal Wanderer1980
Arano no Sakebi Koe: Howl, Buck1981
Hashire Melos!1981
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Love Like a Mother?1981
Adrift in the Pacific (Two-Year Holiday)1982
Kinnikuman: Showdown! The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais1984
Dragon Ball: Goku's Fire Brigade (Doragon Bōru: Gokū no shōbō tai)1988
Dragon Ball: Goku's Traffic Safety (Doragon Bōru: Gokū no kōtsū anzen)1988
Sword For Truth1990
Dragon Ball Z: A Lonesome, Final Battle - The Father of Z Warrior Son Goku, who Challenged Freeza (Doragon Bōru Zetto Tatta Hitori no Saishū Kessen ~Furīza ni Idonda Zetto-senshi Son Gokū no Chichi, released in the US as Bardock: The Father of Goku)1990
Sally the Witch: Mother's Love is Eternal1991
Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special1992
Dragon Ball Z: Defiance in the Face of Despair!! The Remaining Super-Warriors: Gohan and Trunks (Doragon Bōru Zetto Zetsubō e no Hankō!! Nokosareta Chō-Senshi•Gohan to Torankusu, released in the US as The History of Trunks)1993
Looking Back at it All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show!1993
Sailor Moon SuperS TV Special1995
Dragon Ball GT: Goku's Side Story! Si Xing Qiu is a Testament to Courage (Doragon Bōru Jī Tī: Gokū Gaiden! Yūki no Akashi wa Sūshinchū, released in the US as A Hero's Legacy)1997
One Piece TV Special: Adventure in the Ocean's Navel2000
One Piece: Open Upon the Great Sea! A Father's Huge, HUGE Dream!2003
One Piece: Protect! The Last Great Stage2003
One Piece: End-of-Year Special Plan! Chief Straw Hat Luffy's Detective Story2005
One Piece: Chopperman Departs! Protect the TV Station by the Shore (New Year's special)2007
One Piece: Episode of Nami - Tears of a Navigator, and the Bonds of Friends2012
One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Adventure on Hand Island2012
One Piece: Episode of Merry - The Tale of One More Friend2013
Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special2013
One Piece 3D2Y: Overcome Ace’s Death! Luffy’s Vow to his Friends2014
One Piece: Episode of Sabo - Bond of Three Brothers2015
One Piece: Adventure of Nebulandia2015
One Piece: Heart of Gold2016
One Piece - Episode of East Blue: Luffy and His Four Crewmates' Great Adventure2017
One Piece - Episode of Skypiea2018

Theatrical films

Film Year
Panda and the Magic Serpent1958
Magic Boy1959
Alakazam the Great1960
The Orphan Brother1961
Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad1962
Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji1963
Doggie March1963
Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon1965
Cyborg 0091966
Cyborg 009: Monster Wars1967
Jack and the Witch1967
The Madcap Island1967
The Great Adventure of Horus, Prince of the Sun1968
The World of Hans Christian Andersen1968
GeGeGe no KitaroGeGeGe no Kitarō1968
GeGeGe no Kitarō: The All Seeing Eye1980
GeGeGe no Kitaro1985
GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Great Yōkai War1986
GeGeGe no Kitarō: Strongest Yōkai Corps!Dismebark to Japan!!1986
GeGeGe no Kitarō: Crash!! The Great Rebellion of the Multi-Dimensional Yōkai1986
GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Great Sea Beast1996
GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Obake Nighter1997
GeGeGe no Kitarō: Yōkai Express! The Phantom Train1997
GeGeGe no Kitarō: Japan Explodes!!2008
Puss In Boots trilogyPuss in Boots (Nagagutsu o haita neko)1969
The Three Musketeers In Boots (Nagagutsu Sanjūshi)1972
Puss In Boots Travels Around The World (Nagagutsu o Haita Neko: Hachijū Nichikan Sekai Isshū)1976
Himitsu no Akko-chan (Akko-chan's Secret)Circus Da Ga Yattekita1969
Namida no Kaiten Receive1970
Himitsu no Akko-chan1989
Himitsu no Akko-chan Umi da! Obake da!! Natsu Matsuri1989
Flying Phantom Ship (Soratobi Yureisen)1969
30,000 Miles Under the Sea (Kaitei San-man Mile)1970
Sans Famille (Chibikko Rémi to Meiken Capi)1970
Mōretsu Atarō Nyarome no Komoriuta1970
Tiger MaskTiger Mask1970
Tiger Mask: War Against The League of Masked Wrestlers1970
Animal Treasure Island (Dōbutsu Takarajima)1971
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (Ari Baba to Yonjuppiki no Tōzoku)1971
Go Get Them 0011 (Maken Liner 0011 Henshin Seyo!)1972
Sarutobi Ecchan Okashi na Tenkousei (Episode 1)1972
Panda No Daibōken (The Panda's Great Adventure)1973
Babel Ni-Sei (Babel 2) Akachan wa chōnōryoku-sha1973
Sally the WitchMahōtsukai Sarī (Sally the Witch)1973
Mahōtsukai Sarī (Sally the Witch 2:)1990
Go Nagai Vs. seriesMazinger Z Vs. Devilman1973
Mazinger Z Vs. Dr. Hell1974
Mazinger Z Vs. The Great General of Darkness1974
Great Mazinger Vs. Getter Robo1975
Great Mazinger Vs. Getter Robo G: The Great Clash In The Sky1975
UFO Robo Grendizer Vs. Great Mazinger1976
Grendizer, Getter Robo G, Great Mazinger: Decisive Battle! The Monster of the Ocean1976
Yaemon, the Locomotive (Kikansha Yaemon: D-goichi no Daibōken)1974
Majokko Megu-chan (Witch Girl Meg, Bia)Majokko Megu-chan1974
Majokko Megu-chan Tsuki Yori No Shisha1975
The Little Mermaid (Anderusen dowa: Ningyo hime or Andersen Story: The Mermaid Princess)1975
Kore Ga UFO Da! Sora Tobu Enban (The Flying Empty UFO)1975
Uchu Enban Daisenso1975
UFO Robot GrendizerUFO Robot Grendizer1975
UFO Robot Grendizer: The Red Sunset Confrontation (Akai Yuuhi no Taiketsu)1976
Ikkyū-san (Master Ikkyū)1976
Sekai Meisaku Dowa (World Masterpiece Fairy Tales)The Wild Swans (Hakuchou no Ouji)1977
Thumbelina (Oyayubi Hime)1978
Twelve Months (Mori wa Ikiteiru)1980
Swan Lake (Hakuchō no Mizūmi)1981
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp (Aladdin to Mahou no Lamp)1982
Candy CandyCandy Candy: The Call of Spring (May Festival)1978
Candy Candy's Summer Vacation1978
Candy Candy Movie1992
Captain HarlockCaptain Harlock - Mystery of the Arcadia1978
Arcadia of My Youth (released in the US as Vengeance of the Space Pirate and My Youth in Arcadia)1982
Taro the Dragon Boy (Tatsu no ko Taro)1979
Triton of the Sea (Umi no Toriton)1979
SF Saiyuki Starzinger (Sci-Fi Journey to the West: Starzinger Movie)1979
Galaxy Express 999Galaxy Express 999 (Ginga Tetsudō 999; a.k.a. Bonjour Galaxy Express 999)1979
Galaxy Express 999: Glass-made Claire (featurette)1980
Adieu Galaxy Express 999 (Sayonara Ginga Tetsudō 999)1981
Eternal Fantasy Galaxy Express 999 (Ginga Tetsudo 999: Eternal Fantasy)1998
Toward the Terra (Terra e...)1980
Hana no Ko Lunlun Hello Cherry Garden1980
Lalabel, The Magical Girl: The Sea Calls for a Summer Vacation1980
Natsu e no Tobira (The Door Into Summer)1981
Kyofu Densetsu: Kaiki! Furankenshutain (The Bizarre Legend of Horror! Frankenstein)1981
Dr. SlumpDr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island1981
Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Space Adventure1982
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo, Great Round-the-World Race1983
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle1984
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! Dream Capital Mecha Police1985
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Clear Skies Over Penguin Village1993
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love1993
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...1994
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Trembling Heart of the Summer1994
Doctor Slump: Arale's Surprise Burn1999
Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan2007
Future War 198X1982
Haguregumo1982
Asari-chan Ai no Marchen Shōjo1982
Queen Millennia (Shin Taketori Monogatari: Sennen Joō)1982
Aesop's Fables (Manga Aesop Monogatari)1983
Patalliro! Stardust Keikaku1983
The Kabocha Wine: Nita no Aijou Monogatari1984
KinnikumanKinnikuman: Stolen Championship Belt1984
Great Riot! Justice Superman1984
Justice Supermen vs. Ancient Supermen1985
Counterattack! The Underground Space Supermen1985
Hour of Triumph! Justice Superman1985
Crisis in New York!1986
Justice Supermen vs. Fighter Supermen1986
Tatakae!! Ramenman1988
Kinnikuman Second Generation2001
Muscle Ginseng Competition! The Great Superman War2002
Gu Gu Ganmo1985
Tongari Bōshi no Memoru1985
Odin: Photon Sailer Starlight (a.k.a. Odin: Starlight Mutiny)1985
Fist of the North Star: The Movie (Hokuto no Ken)1986
Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball SuperDragon Ball1986
Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (Majin-jō no nemuri hime)1987
Mystical Adventure (Makafushigi daibōken)1988
Dragon Ball Z1989
The Strongest Guy in the World (Kono yo de ichiban tsuyoi yatsu; released in the US as The World's Strongest)1990
Super Decisive Battle for the Entire Earth (Chikyū marugoto chō-kessen; released in the US as The Tree of Might)1990
Super Saiyan Son Goku (Sūpā Saiya-jin da Son Gokū; released in the US as Lord Slug)1991
The Incredible Mightiest vs. Mightiest (Tobikkiri no saikyō tai saikyō; released in the US as Cooler's Revenge)1991
Clash!! The Power of 10 Billion Warriors (Gekitotsu!! 100 oku pawā no senshi-tachi; released in the US as The Return of Cooler)1992
Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyans (Kyokugen batoru!! San dai sūpā Saiya-jin; released in the US as Super Android 13)1992
Burn Up!! A Close Fight - A Violent Fight - A Super Fierce Fight (Moetsukiro!! Nessen · ressen · chō-gekisen; released in the US as Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan)1993
The Galaxy's at the Brink!! The Super Incredible Guy (Ginga girigiri!! Butchigiri no sugoi yatsu; released in the US as Bojack Unbound)1993
The Dangerous Duo! Super Warriors Never Rest (Kiken na futari! Sūpā senshi wa nemurenai; released in the US as Broly – Second Coming)1994
Super Warrior Defeat!! I'll Be the Winner (Sūpā senshi gekiha!! Katsu no wa ore da; released in the US as Bio-Broly)1994
The Fusion of Rebirth!! Goku and Vegeta (Fukkatsu no fyūjon!! Gokū to Bejīta; released in the US as Fusion Reborn)1995
Dragon Fist Explosion!! If Goku Can't Do It, Who Will? (Ryū-ken bakuhatsu!! Gokū ga yaraneba dare ga yaru; released in the US as Wrath of the Dragon)1995
The Path to Ultimate Power (Saikyō e no michi; released in the US as The Path to Power)1996
Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return (Ossu! Kaette-kita Son Gokū to nakama-tachi!!)2008
Episode of Bardock (Episōdo obu Bādakku)2011
God and God (Kami to Kami; released in the US as Battle of Gods)2013
Resurrection 'F' (Fukkatsu no 'F')2015
Broly (Burori)2018
Maple TownMaple Town Movie1986
New Maple Town Stories: Home Town Collection1987
Saint Seiya (Knights of the Zodiac)Saint Seiya1987
Heated Battle of the Gods1988
Legend of Crimson Youth1988
Warriors of the Final Holy Battle1989
Heaven Chapter - Overture2004
BikkurimanBikkuriman: Taiichiji Seima Taisen1988
Bikkuriman: Moen Zone no Himitsu1988
Akuma-kunAkuma-kun Movie1989
Akuma-kun: Yōkoso Akuma Land e!! (Welcome To Devil Land)1990
Pink Water Bandit Rain Bandit (Pinku Mizu Dorobō Ame Dorobō)1990
Kennosuke-sama1990
Magical TalulutoMagical Taluluto Movie1991
Magical Taruruuto-kun: Moero! Yuujou no Mahou Taisen1991
Magical Taruruuto: Suki Suki Hot Tako Yaki1992
Dragon Quest: Dai no DaibōkenGreat Adventure (Gurēto Adobenchā)1991
Disciple of Avan (Aban no Shito)1992
The Reborn Six Commanders (Shinsei Rokudai Shoguo)1992
Goldfish Warning!1992
Hashire Melos!1992
Rokudenashi Blues1992
Rokudenashi Blues 19931993
Tōi Umi kara Kita Coo (From a Distant Ocean Came Coo)1993
Sailor MoonSailor Moon R: The Movie (released in the US as The Promise of the Rose)1993
Make Up! Sailor Senshi1993 (featurette)
Sailor Moon S: The Movie (released in the US as Hearts in Ice)1994
Sailor Moon SuperS: The 9 Sailor Soldiers Unite! Miracle of the Black Dream Hole (released in the US as Black Dream Hole)1995
Sailor Moon SuperS Plus: Ami's First Love1995 (featurette)
Sailor Moon Crystal: Dream - Part 12018
Sailor Moon Crystal: Dream - Part 22018
Ghost Sweeper Mikami1994
Aoki Densetsu Shoot! The Movie! (Blue Legend Shoot! The Movie)1994
Slam DunkSlam Dunk Movie1994
Conquer the Nation, Hanamichi Sakuragi!1994
Shohoku's Greatest Challenge!1995
Howling Basketman Spirit!!1995
Marmalade Boy1995
Gokinjo Monogatari (Neighborhood Story)1996
Hell Teacher NūbēJigoku Sensei Nūbē (Hell Teacher Nūbē Movie)1996
Jigoku Sensei Nūbē: Gozen 0 toki Nūbē Shisu1997
Jigoku Sensei Nūbē: Kyoufu no Natsu Yasumi! Asashi no Uni no Gensetsu1997
Hana Yori Dango (Boys Over Flowers, the Movie)1997
Kindaichi Case Files (Kindaichi Shōnen no Jikenbo Movie)1997
Kindaichi Case Files: Satsuriku no Deep Blue1999
Cutey Honey Flash The Final Chapter1998
Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie1999
DigimonDigimon Adventure1999
Our War Game2000
Digimon Hurricane Touchdown/Supreme Evolution! The Golden Digimentals

released in the US as Digimon: The Movie (2000)

Digimon Adventure 3D: Digimon Grand Prix!2000
Diaboromon Strikes Back (a.k.a. Revenge of Diaboromon)2001
The Adventurer's Battle (a.k.a. Battle of Adventurers2001
Runaway Digimon Express (a.k.a. Runaway Locomon)2002
Revival of the Ancient Digimon (a.k.a. Island of Lost Digimon)2002
Ultimate Power! Activate Burst Mode2006
Digimon Savers 3D: The Digital World in Imminent Danger!2009
Digimon Adventure tri.film series2015–2018
Saikai (Reunion)2015
Ketsui (Determination)2016
Kokuhaku (Confession)2016
Sōshitsu (Loss)2017
Kyōsei (Symbiosis)2017
Bokura no Mirai (Future)2018
Ojamajo DoremiOjamajo Doremi #: The Movie2000
Mo~tto! Ojamajo Doremi: Secret of the Frog Stone2001
One PieceOne Piece: The Movie2000
Clockwork Island Adventure2001
Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals2002
Dead End Adventure2003
Curse of the Sacred Sword2004
Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island2005
Karakuri Castle's Mecha Giant Soldier2006
Episode of Alabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates2007
Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom2008
Strong World2009
Straw Hat Chase2011
One Piece Film: Z2012
One Piece Film: Gold2016
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem2003
Pretty Cure seriesFutari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart: The Movie2005
Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart 2: Friends of the Snow-Laden Sky2005
Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star: Tic Tac Crisis Hanging By a Thread2006
Yes! Pretty Cure 5: Great Miracle Adventure in the Mirror Kingdom2007
Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo!: Happy Birthday in the Land of Sweets2008
Pretty Cure All Stars DX: Everyone's Friends - Miraculous Meeting2009
Fresh Pretty Cure: The Toy Kingdom is Full of Secrets!?2009
Pretty Cure All Stars DX 2: Light of Hope - Protect the Rainbow Jewel2010
Heartcatch Pretty Cure: A Fashion Show in the Flower Capital ... Isn't It!?2010
Pretty Cure All Stars DX 3: Deliver the Future! The Rainbow Flower That Connects the World2011
Suite Pretty Cure: Bring it Back! The Miracle Melody that Connects the Heart2011
Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Future Friends2012
Smile PreCure!: Big Mismatch in a Picture Book!2012
Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends of the Heart2013
Doki Doki! PreCure: Mana is getting married!? The dress of hope that connects to the future2013
Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Forever Friends2014
HappinessCharge PreCure! the Movie: The Ballerina of the Land of Dolls2014
Pretty Cure All Stars: Spring Carnival2015
Go! Princess Precure the Movie: Go! Go!! Splendid Triple Feature!!!2015
Maho Girls PreCure! the Movie: The Miraculous Transformation! Cure Mofurun!2016
Pretty Cure All Stars: Singing with Everyone Miraculous Magic!2016
Pretty Cure Dream Stars!2017
KiraKira PreCure à la Mode: Crisply! The Memory of Mille-feuille!2017
Pretty Cure Super Stars!2018
Air2005
Clannad2007
Buddha seriesBuddha2011
Buddha 22014
TorikoToriko 3D: Kaimaku! Gourmet Adventure!!2011
Gekijō-ban Toriko Bishokushin no Special Menu2013
Pop In Q2016

CGI Films

ProductionYear
Digital Monster X-Evolution2005
Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror2009
Space Pirate Captain Harlock2013
Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary2014
Expelled From Paradise2014

Original video animation (OVA) and original net animation (ONA)

ProductionYear
Transformers: Scramble City1986
Shin Kabukicho Story Hana no Asuka-gumi!1987
Crying Freeman1988–1994
Transformers: Zone1990
Hana no Asuka-gumi! Loenly Cats Battle Royale1990
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken1991–1992
Vampire Wars (Vanpaiyaa Sensou)1991
Psychic Wars (Soju Senshi Psychic Wars)1991
Sukeban Deka (Delinquent Girl Detective)1991
3x3 Eyes (Sazan Eyes)1991–1992
Kamen Rider SD1993
The E.Y.E.S. of Mars1993
Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans1993
Dragon Ball Z: Unite Goku's World1993
Sailor Moon S: Answer The Moon Call1994
Sailor Moon S: Quiz Taiketsu! Sailor Power Kesshuu!!1994
New Cutie Honey1994–1995
Sailor Moon SuperS: Sailor Moon to Hiragana Lesson1995
Sailor Moon SuperS: Youkoso! Sailor Youchien1995
Sailor Moon SuperS: Sailor Moon To Hajimete no Eigo1995
Hell Teacher Nūbē1996–1997
Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten2000–2001
Saint Seiya - Hades Chapter Sanctuary2002–2003
Saint Seiya - Hades Chapter Inferno2005–2007
H. P. Lovecraft's The Dunwich Horror and Other Stories2007
Saint Seiya - Hades Chapter ElysionMarch–August 2008
One Piece: Romance Dawn Story2008
One Piece Film Strong World: Episode 02009
Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans2010
Kyōsōgiga2011–2012
Sailor Moon Crystal2014–present
Saint Seiya: Soul of GoldApril–September 2015

Video-game animation

GameYear
Cobra Command (a.k.a. Thunder Storm)1984
Ninja Hayate1984
Freedom Fighter1984
Road Blaster (a.k.a. Road Avenger and Road Prosecutor)1985
Time Gal1985
Sonic the Hedgehog CD1993[11]
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 221995
Sailor Moon SuperS1996
Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout1997
Chrono Trigger1999, 2008, 2011
Digimon Rumble Arena2001
From TV Animation - One Piece: Grand Battle! (One Piece: Grand Battle! in Europe)2001
From TV Animation - One Piece: Set Sail Pirate Crew!2001
From TV Animation - One Piece: Grand Battle! 22002
From TV Animation - One Piece: Treasure Battle!2002
From TV Animation - One Piece: Ocean's Dream!2003
One Piece: Grand Battle! 32003
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 22003
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 32004
One Piece: Round the Land2004
Dragon Ball Z: Sagas2005
One Piece: Grand Battle! Rush2005
One Piece: Pirates' Carnival2005
Dragon Ball Heroes2010–present
One Piece: Gigant Battle!2010
One Piece: Gigant Battle! 22011
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi2011
One Piece: Romance Dawn2012
Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission2013
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z2014
One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X2014
Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 22014
Dragon Ball Xenoverse2015
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butōden2015
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 22016

Video-game development

GamesYear
Hokuto no Ken1986
Baltron1986
Puss In Boots: An Adventure Around the World in 80 Days (Nagagutsu o Haita Neko: Sekai Isshū 80 Nichi Dai Bōken)1986
Hokuto No Ken 2: Seikimatsu Kyuuseishu Densetsu1987
SWAT: Special Weapons and Tactics1987
Kamen no Ninja: Akakage1988
Fighting Road1988
Sukeban Deka III1988
Mr. Gold Tooyama no Kinsan Space Chou1988
Hokuto no Ken 3: Shinseiki Souzou Seiken Retsuden1989
Hokuto no Ken: Seizetsu Juuban Shoubu (Fist of the North Star: 10 Big Brawls for the King of Universe)1989
Shin Satomi Hakkenden: Hikari to Yami no Tatakai1989
Mottomo Abunai Deka1990
Volley Fire1990
Bloody Warriors: Shango no Gyakushuu1990
Scotland Yard1990
Hokuto no Ken 4: Shichisei Hakenden: Hokuto Shinken no Kanata e1991
Final Reverse1991
Shikinjou (Famicom and Game Boy versions)1991
Raiden Trad1991
Hokuto no Ken 5: Tenma Ryuuseiden Ai Zesshou1992
Hokuto no Ken 6: Gekitou Denshouken - Haou heno Michi1992
Hokuto no Ken 7: Seiken Retsuden - Denshousha heno Michi1993
Koede Asobu: Heart Catch PreCure!2010
Enka no Pandemica2014

Dubbing

Animated productions by foreign studios dubbed in Japanese by Toei are The Mystery of the Third Planet (1981 Russian film, dubbed in 2008); Les Maîtres du temps (1982 French-Hungarian film, dubbed in 2014), and Alice's Birthday (2009 Russian film, dubbed in 2013).

Commission work

Toei has been commissioned to provide animation by Japanese and American studios such as Sunbow, Marvel, Hanna-Barbera, DiC, Rankin/Bass and DreamWorks Animation.

ProductionYear
The King Kong Show1966–1969[12]
The Wacky World of Mother Goose1967
The Mouse on the Mayflower1968
The Smokey the Bear Show1969–1970
The World of Strawberry Shortcake1980
The Wizard of Oz (MWS version)1981
The Pink Panther in: Pink at First Sight1981
Spider-Man1981
Strawberry Shortcake: Pets on Parade1982
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends1982
The Charmkins1983
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero1983–1986
Inspector Gadget1983
Dungeons and Dragons1983–1985
My Little Pony1984–1985
Gallavants1984
The Transformers1984–1987[13]
Robo Force: The Revenge of Nazgar1984
Turbo Teen1984
Snorks1984
Jim Henson's Muppet Babies1984–1987
Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters1985
Super Sunday1985–1986
Inhumanoids1985 spinoff TV series
Jem1985–1990 spinoff TV series
Voltron season 31985
The Transformers: The Movie1986
Voltron: Fleet of Doom1986
Defenders of the Earth1986–1987
The Adventures of the American Rabbit1986
My Little Pony: The Movie1986
My Little Pony 'n Friends1986–1987
The Glo Friends1986–1987
The Jetsons1987
Blondie & Dagwood1987
G.I. Joe: The Movie1987
Sky Commanders1987
The Flintstone Kids1987
The Smurfs1987–1988
Foofur1987
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles1987[14]
The New Archies1987
Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater1987
Bobobobs1988–1989
Police Academy1988–1989
Dennis the Menace1988
The Real Ghostbusters1988
Superman1988
X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men1989
Halo Legends: Odd One Out2010
Starship Troopers: Invasion2012
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir2015–present

See also

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