Animation and Post-production in Japan

Polygon Pictures

Polygon Pictures, founded in 1983, is one of Japan’s leading 3DCG animation studios. With over 300 creators from around the world, we have partnered with Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, and Netflix to produce acclaimed works. Our portfolio includes multiple Emmy Award-winning Transformers Prime, the Star Wars animated series, Ajin: Demi-Human, Knights of Sidonia, Hypnosis Mic, Spider-Man, and Love, Death & Robots, all recognized internationally for their quality and creativity. Our mission is clear: “To deliver what no one has done before, with overwhelming quality, to audiences worldwide.” Driven by this vision, we are constantly exploring new forms of expression across TV series, feature films, and streaming originals. We’re always excited to meet new talent, from artists and engineers to producers and beyond. Come join us in Japan and bring your creativity to a global audience. Check out our career opportunities here:

201 to 500 staff

David Production Inc

Tokyo based animation company.

51 to 200 staff

Satelight Inc

Satelight is an animation production studio in Tokyo, Japan that creates unique original animations best utilizes high quality CG senses and techniques. Our focus is to create quality movies with originality. With the famous anime director and creator; Shoji Kawamori on board; we create his animations including Macross (Robotec) series including Macross Frontier (TV & Theatrical), Macross Zero (OVA), Genesis of Aquarion (TV & Theatrical) and so on. Other titles include Hellsing, Heat Guy J, Noein, Kiddy Girl-land, etc…

11 to 50 staff

Spade&co

Since we were founded in 2014, we have been committed to providing exquisite visual effects for well-known movies in Japan. Our experienced staffs help film crews shoot ideal movies, and offer optimal solutions for technical issues. We never forget to take filmmaker's thoughts into account. We will continue to play a role of the leading VFX production in Japan to achieve the goal that our works astonish movie funs and other companies all over the world. Tools: Maya, Houdini, Z-Brush, MotionBuilder, After Effects, Nuke, V-ray, Arnold, PFTrack, NukeStudio, SubstancePainter, SubstanceDesigner, SpeedTree

51 to 200 staff

Wit Studio,inc

WIT STUDIO is an energetic young animation production company with passionate and honest creators who love to bring audiences around the world new and thrilling experience with animation. We have been producing high-quality animation for television series, video games and films including our widely successful Attack On Titan, HAL the movie, Hoozuki No Reitetsu, The Rolling Girls, and Seraph Of The End: Vampire Reign. It's our pleasure to announce that the production of The Empire Of Corpses which is going to be in theaters in 2015. WIT STUDIO was founded by George Wada and Tetsuya Nakatake in 2012 in Kichijoji, Tokyo.

51 to 200 staff

Tms Entertainment Co.,ltd

TMS Entertainment Co, Ltd.(better know as TMS) is one of the world’s largest and most distinguished anime studios, that has rapidly won recognition from the international film-making community for its highly acclaimed animation, pioneering techniques and proud commitment to quality. With its headquarters situated in Tokyo under the supervision of the world’s dedicated team of top development, production and design executives, TMS’ growing reputation is reflected by the versatility, artistry and originality of the remarkable volume of programs the company has produced for the international markets worldwide.

201 to 500 staff

D'art Shtajio

D'ART Shtajio is an American owned 2D animation studio creating authentic Japanese quality anime. Bridging Eastern and Western ideologies by creating diverse stories using the traditional anime art style.

11 to 50 staff

Infograph

INFOGRAPH, Creative Studio based in Tokyo, Japan. We make a comfortable developing motion graphicss on advertising, And We understanding of the technical constraints, planning considerations. Motion graphics / Interactive design / graphic design

1 to 10 staff

Khara, Inc

We… …Produce motion picture films such as the Evangelion series and the Japan Anima(tor) Expo project. …Are a group of creators who develop projects, produce stories, write scripts and provide designs for motion picture films. …Are an entertainment content producers who finance, advertise and distribute motion picture films. …Are a studio focused on discovering artists essential in filmmaking and developing the talent of motion picture creators. …Are an organization aiming to preserve, curate and educate information and craftsmanship related to animation works and live-action films employing special effects. We are khara Inc. We are dedicated to providing quality and service of the highest caliber, and therefore realize our desire to satisfy audiences with the best entertainment packages possible, for we strive to create titles that will reach into the future.

51 to 200 staff

Fanworks Inc

We create and nurture character-based anime for all ages by linking global partners and creators. Founded in 2005, Fanworks began producing animated media with web anime “Yawaraka Tank”, and has since expanded into short-form TV animation, a globally viral OTT platform original series, and hit theatrical animation.

11 to 50 staff

Buhistar Inc

BUHISTAR is an assemblage of animators with an expertise in games. Our members are all over senior-level animators, and our forte is video game animation. Animator = Actor “Game animators must be actors, game creators, as well as project planners”. BUHISTAR not only creates animations but participates in the foundation of the game design and actualizes the images envisioned by directors and planners. BUHISTAR provides professional services with a specialty of in-game animations.

11 to 50 staff

Monofilmo Inc

monofilmo Inc. is a 2D animation studio based in Japan. We are working on international co-productions on a global scale for short-time projects (advertisements, music videos, web-series, short films, feature films etc.) Our strength: everything is done internally and digitally from storyboarding to compositing using TVPaint Animation software. Curious and ambitious, exploring new techniques to keep delivering the best quality is one of our main goals. We like to work on original projects and collaborate with artists from all around the world. Feel welcome to join us in our adventure!

1 to 10 staff

Pamz Co Ltd

Established in 2013, with its headquarters in Japan. Pamz is an accomplished animation production and content development company. We have been creating visual assets for our customers to help their dreams come alive. Our team stationed in India bringing their experience to the table to create unique and quality design for our clients across the world. We have built a very good reputation with our clients as we stand out not just for creativity but also in our commitment to trust and honesty. We work diligently to complete every project we lay on our hands-on

11 to 50 staff

Shin-Ei Animation

Shin-Ei Animation, founded in 1976 and part of the TV Asahi Group, is a Japan-based animation studio with offices in Tokyo and Kobe. It is best known for long-running classics such as Doraemon and Crayon Shinchan. Beyond these flagship titles, the studio has produced a wide range of works, including Atashin’chi, Pui Pui Molcar, Teasing Master Takagi-san, The Dangers in My Heart, Milky Subway, and With You and the Rain. Its recent feature films—Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window (Paul Grimault Award, Annecy International Animation Film Festival) and Ghost Cat Anzu (co-produced with Miyu Productions)—have earned international acclaim.

51 to 200 staff

Unkai Co., Ltd

Unkai was founded in Japan by people looking to bring the Japanese passion and quality of animation to the world through an international minded working-environment. Our focus is on effect animation for 2D as well as 3D productions, including but not limited to shows, movies, commercials and games. If you have a cool project you need a helping hand in realizing, please contact us at info@studio-unkai.com

1 to 10 staff

Bandai Namco Pictures Inc

Bandai Namco Pictures is a animation production based out of Japan.

51 to 200 staff

Imaginarypower, Inc

Imaginarypower, Inc. 2-17-17 Imon Hongo bldg 5F, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033 Japan TEL +81-3-5805-1915 URL Mail ip@imaginarypower.com Founded Oct-16-2003 Capital CEO Takashi Sakai Fulltime Worker 3DCG designer 7 Business outline Creating 3DCG Animation & VFX for Film, TV Program, CM, VP, Game Producing Short film, Music Video, ADs. And other creative works. 113-0033 2-17-17 5 TEL 03-5805-1915 URL Mail ip@imaginarypower.com 20031016 3DCG 7 TVCGVFX

1 to 10 staff

Mitsurugi.Inc

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1 to 10 staff

Studio Dragon Ltd

Studio Dragon is a content provider studio that works directly with famous Japanese animators with worldwide acclaimed portfolios to create exciting original IP franchises for anime fans around the world.

11 to 50 staff

Shibuya Productions

We produce animation TV series, movies, video games and documentaries.*Shenmue *Astroboy Reboot : 26x26 min *Petz Club : 52x13 min *Fusion *Lilly and the Magic Pearl : 80 min More TBA We are the sole animation and video games production company located in the Principality of Monaco.

1 to 10 staff

Tatsunoko Production Co., Ltd

11 to 50 staff

Mcsgear

Using mGear framework, We help Animation and Game Studios create and manage high-quality character rigs at scale for efficient and effective production.

1 to 10 staff

Orange Animation Studio

CG Animation studio. Works include: Land of The Lustrous (2019) BEASTARS (2019-) Gozilla S.P (2022) TRIGUN STAMPEDE (2023)

51 to 200 staff

Studio Ponoc

Studio Ponoc is an animation studio founded by former Studio Ghibli producer Yoshiaki Nishimura. “Ponoc” comes from the Croatian word ponoć meaning “midnight” or the beginning of a new day. The studio produced and released worldwide director Hiromasa Yonebayashi’s Mary and The Witch’s Flower in summer 2017 as its first animated feature film. In 2018, the studio created a new production label – “Ponoc Short Films Theatre” releasing Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1, the first group of short animated films from Studio Ponoc, a grand fantasy adventure, a moving human drama of love, and an action spectacle. The studio is also making a short film for the International Olympics Committee, inspired by the Olympic Values of “Respect, Excellence and Friendship”.

51 to 200 staff