Encourage Films Co., Ltd. (Japanese: 株式会社エンカレッジフィルムズ, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Enkarejji Firumuzu) is a Japanese animation studio founded by ex-Gonzo producer Tōyō Ikeda and anime director Fumitoshi Oizaki on August 5, 2008.[1] The studio is based in Nerima, Tokyo.
Native name | 株式会社エンカレッジフィルムズ |
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Romanized name | Kabushiki-gaisha Enkarejji Firumuzu |
Company type | Kabushiki gaisha |
Industry | Japanese animation |
Founded | August 5, 2008 |
Founder |
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Headquarters | 3-23-16 Sekimachikita, Nerima, Tokyo, Japan |
Key people | Fumitoshi Oizaki (Chairman) |
Total equity | ¥ 5,000,000[1] |
Number of employees | 7 |
Website | www |
Works
editTelevision series
editTitle | Director(s) | First run start date |
First run end date |
Eps | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
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Senki Zesshō Symphogear | Tatsufumi Itō | January 6, 2012 | March 30, 2012 | 13 | Original work.[a] | [2] |
Etotama | Fumitoshi Oizaki | April 9, 2015 | June 25, 2015 | 12 | Original work. Co-produced with Shirogumi. | [3] |
Love Kome: We Love Rice | Yuta Yamazaki | April 5, 2017 | June 21, 2017 | 12 | Original work. | [4] |
Hitorijime My Hero | Yukina Hiiro | July 8, 2017 | September 23, 2017 | 12 | Adaptation of the manga series by Memeco Arii. | [5] |
Love Kome: We Love Rice 2 | Yuta Yamazaki | October 5, 2017 | December 21, 2017 | 12 | Sequel to Love Kome: We Love Rice. | [6] |
Merc Storia: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle | Fumitoshi Oizaki | October 11, 2018 | December 27, 2018 | 12 | Based on the Merc Storia video game by Happy Elements. | [7] |
Isekai Cheat Magician | Daisuke Tsukushi | July 10, 2019 | September 25, 2019 | 12 | Adaptation of the light novel series by Takeru Uchida. | [8] |
Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM | Hiroyuki Hashimoto | October 10, 2020 | December 26, 2020 | 12 | Sequel to Is the Order a Rabbit??. | [9] |
Deaimon | Fumitoshi Oizaki | April 6, 2022 | June 22, 2022 | 12 | Adaptation of the manga series by Rin Asano. | [10] |
Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired from the Demon King's Army | Fumitoshi Oizaki | January 7, 2023 | March 25, 2023 | 12 | Adaptation of the light novel series by Rokujūyon Okazawa. | [11] |
Gorilla no Kami Kara Kago Sareta Reijō wa Ōritsu Kishidan de Kawaiigareru | Fumitoshi Oizaki | April 2025 | TBA | TBA | Adaptation of the web novel series by Shirohi. | [12] |
Original net animations
editTitle | Director(s) | First run start date |
First run end date |
Eps | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
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Ontama! | Fumitoshi Oizaki | August 7, 2009 | November 6, 2009 | 5 | Adaptation of the manga series by Noboru Maeda and Dan Yoshii. | [13] |
Miyakawa-ke no Kūfuku | Yutaka Yamamoto | April 29, 2013 | July 1, 2013 | 10 | Spin-off of Lucky Star. Co-produced with Ordet. | [14] |
Girl Friend Note | Daisuke Tsukushi | October 14, 2016 | October 21, 2016 | 3 | Based on a video game by CyberAgent. | [15] |
Etotama ~Nyan-Kyaku Banrai~ | Fumitoshi Oizaki | May 25, 2021 | — | 1 | Based on a manga written by Takashi Hoshi and Tōru Zekū. Co-produced with Shirogumi. | [16] |
Akuma-kun | Junichi Sato Fumitoshi Oizaki |
November 9, 2023 | — | 12 | Based on a manga written by Shigeru Mizuki. Co-produced with Toei Animation. | [17] |
Original video animations
editTitle | Director(s) | First run start date |
First run end date |
Eps | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
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Zetsumetsu Kigu Shōjo Amazing Twins | Junichi Sato | February 26, 2014 | June 25, 2014 | 2 | Original work. | [18] |
Isekai Cheat Magician | Daisuke Tsukushi | July 5, 2021 | — | 1 | [19] |
Notes
edit- ^ During the broadcast release of the series, Encourage Films was originally credited with アニメーション制作 (Animation Work) for the first two episodes of the series, and thereafter credited as アニメーション企画 (Animation Planning). In the Blu-Ray release, however, Encourage Films is solely credited as Animation Planning for the season.
References
edit- ^ a b "about". encouragefilms.com (in Japanese). May 6, 2019.
- ^ "Senki Zesshō Symphogear Music Battle TV Anime to Air". Anime News Network. October 6, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "Shirogumi's Etotama Original Anime Casts Eriko Matsui, Ari Ozawa, Yumiri Hanamori". Anime News Network. November 12, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2013.
- ^ "Love Kome: We Love Rice Original TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. January 26, 2019. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- ^ "Boys-Love Manga Hitorijime My Hero Gets Anime". Anime News Network. July 12, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
- ^ "Love Kome: We Love Rice Anime Gets 2nd Season in October". Anime News Network. June 30, 2019. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- ^ "Merc Storia Anime Reveals Full Title, October Premiere, New Visual". Anime News Network. August 3, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- ^ "Isekai Cheat Magician Light Novels Get Anime". Anime News Network. April 16, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ "Is the order a rabbit? Anime Season 3 Reveals Staff, Title, October TV Premiere (Updated)". Anime News Network. March 18, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- ^ "Deaimon Anime Reveals TV Format, Cast, Staff, 2022 Premiere". Anime News Network. August 30, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- ^ "Kaiko Sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-Dai) no Slow na Second Life Anime Reveals Staff, Visual". Anime News Network. August 19, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
- ^ "Gorilla no Kami Kara Kago Sareta Reijō wa Ōritsu Kishidan de Kawaiigareru TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, April Debut". Anime News Network. December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ "Ontama! Begins Streaming on Japan's Nico Nico Douga". Anime News Network. August 7, 2009. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- ^ "Lucky Star Spinoff Miyakawa-ke no Kūfuku's Cast Revealed". Anime News Network. March 31, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- ^ "Girl Friend Note Web Anime's 1st Episode Streamed". Anime News Network. October 23, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ "New Etotama Anime's 1st Teasers Reveal Cast, Staff, Story, Spring Net Debut". Anime News Network. December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ^ "New Akuma Kun Anime Series' Trailer Reveals 3 More Cast, November 9 Debut". Anime News Network. July 30, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
- ^ "Tamayura/Kaleido Star's Sato Makes Zetsumetsu Kigu Shōjo Amazing Twins Anime". Anime News Network. August 8, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "AT-XにてTVアニメ『異世界チート魔術師』の一挙放送が決定!さらに一挙放送では新作エピソード第13話も初公開!". isekai-cheat-magician.com (in Japanese). June 26, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
External links
edit- Official website (in Japanese)
- Encourage Films at Anime News Network's encyclopedia