Studio VOLN explained

Studio VOLN Co., Ltd.
Native Name:株式会社studio VOLN
Native Name Lang:ja
Romanized Name:Kabushiki-gaisha Sutaijo VORN
Type:Kabushiki gaisha
Founder:Keiji Mita
Location:Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Industry:Japanese animation

is a Japanese animation studio that animates and produces anime television series and films.

The company's name, "VOLN", is an acronym for "Visiting Old Learn New".[1]

Establishment

The studio was founded on August 12, 2014, by ex-Madhouse producer and director Keiji Mita, who currently heads the company as its president and representative. The studio's first two animated series were co-productions with MAPPA, including an adaptation of the popular manga series Ushio & Tora. Since then, it started to produce its own works, including a theatrical anime film version of the 2015 novel I Want to Eat Your Pancreas. Animator Abiru Takahiko was one of the studio's animation directors for a time.[2]

Works

The list below is a list of Studio VOLN's works as a lead animation studio.

Anime television series

TitleDirector(s)First run start dateFirst run end dateEpsNote(s)Ref(s)
Ushio & ToraSatoshi Nishimura39Adaptation of a manga series by Kazuhiro Fujita.
Co-animated with MAPPA.
[3] [4]
Idol IncidentsDaisuke Yoshida12Based on a mixed media project by MAGES.
Co-animated with MAPPA.
[5]
Karakuri CircusSatoshi Nishimura36Adaptation of a manga series by Kazuhiro Fujita.[6] [7] [8]
Back ArrowGorō Taniguchi24Original work.[9]
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati SagaDaisuke Yoshida12Sequel to Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga.[10]

Films

TitleDirector(s)Release dateNote(s)Ref(s)
I Want to Eat Your PancreasShin'ichirō UshijimaSeptember 1, 2018Adaptation of a novel by Yoru Sumino.[11] [12] [13] [14]
Garo: The Fleeting Cherry BlossomSatoshi NishimuraOctober 6, 2018Part of the Garo: Crimson Moon series
Co-animated with Studio M2.
[15] [16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Studio VOLN的公式官網首頁|ABOUT US. Studio VOLN. June 2, 2018. ja.
  2. Web site: Abiru Takahito's Official Facebook Page. ja.
  3. Web site: Ushio & Tora Supernatural Battle Manga Gets TV Anime. Anime News Network. June 2, 2018.
  4. Web site: Crunchyroll to Stream Ushio & Tora Season 2 Anime. Anime News Network. June 2, 2018.
  5. Web site: MAGES' Idol Incidents Multimedia Project Gets TV Anime Premiering in January. Anime News Network. June 2, 2018.
  6. Web site: Karakuri Circus Manga by Ushio & Tora's Kazuhiro Fujita Gets TV Anime. Anime News Network. June 2, 2018.
  7. Web site: Karakuri Circus Anime Gets 36 Episodes. Anime News Network. June 2, 2018.
  8. Web site: "Karakuri Circus" Anime Has "Ushio and Tora" Studio on Production. Crunchyroll. June 2, 2018.
  9. Web site: Code Geass Helmer Goro Taniguchi's Back Arrow Anime Unveils Story, Characters, More Cast & Staff, 2021 Date in Video. Anime News Network. March 22, 2020.
  10. Web site: Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga Anime's New Video Unveils Mulasaki-Ima's Ending Song, January 6 Debut. Anime News Network. December 3, 2023.
  11. Web site: Kimi no Suizō o Tabetai Coming of Age Novel Gets Anime Film in 2018. Anime News Network. June 2, 2018.
  12. Web site: Coming of Age Anime Film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas Reveals Early Fall Debut. Anime News Network. June 2, 2018.
  13. Web site: Let Me Eat Your Pancreas Anime Film Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Trailer. Anime News Network. June 2, 2018.
  14. Web site: Let Me Eat Your Pancreas Anime Film Releases New Trailer. 16 March 2018. AnimeMojo. June 2, 2018.
  15. Web site: Usuzumizakura Garo Anime Film Reveals Cast, Character Designs, October Premier. Anime News Network. June 12, 2018.
  16. Web site: Usuzumizakura -Garo- Anime Film Reveals Trailer, October 6 Debut, More Cast, Theme Song Artist, Visual. 2018-09-07. Anime News Network. 2018-09-07.