CloverWorks
Japanese animation studio
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CloverWorks, Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社CloverWorks, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha KurōbāWākusu) is a Japanese animation studio that was rebranded from A-1 Pictures' Kōenji Studio. It is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's anime production firm Aniplex.[3]
Native name
株式会社CloverWorksRomanized name
Kabushiki-gaisha KurōbāWākusuCompany typeSubsidiary
IndustryJapanese animation
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 Headquarters in Nakano, Tokyo | |
Native name | 株式会社CloverWorks |
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Romanized name | Kabushiki-gaisha KurōbāWākusu |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Japanese animation |
| Predecessor | A-1 Pictures Kōenji Studio Gainax |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Headquarters | Nakano-Sakaue Sunbright Twin 30F, 2-46-1 Honcho, , Japan |
Key people |
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| Total equity | ¥100,000,000 |
Number of employees | 239 (As of February 2025[update]) |
| Parent | Aniplex |
| Divisions | CloverWorks Overseas Animation & Finishing Room
CloverWorks Finishing Room CloverWorks Photography Room CloverWorks Background Art Room CloverWorks Overseas Animation Room CloverWorks In-Between Department CloverWorks Finish Department |
| Website | cloverworks |
| Footnotes / references [1][2] | |
History
On April 1, 2018, A-1 Pictures rebranded its Kōenji Studio as CloverWorks, which has a unique brand identity, distinguishable from its main Asagaya Studio.[4][5] The studio is based in Suginami, Tokyo.[1] Four anime productions have changed the studio credited from A-1 Pictures to CloverWorks after the rebranding. They are Slow Start, Darling in the Franxx, Persona 5: The Animation, and Ace Attorney Season 2. Slow Start changed the credited studio after the original run ended, while Darling in the Franxx changed the credited studio during production.[6][7] On October 1, 2018, CloverWorks announced that it had separated from A-1 Pictures, although it remained as a subsidiary of Aniplex.[8]
Works
Television series
| Title | Broadcast Channel | First run start date | First run end date | Director | Eps | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slow Start | Tokyo MX | January 7, 2018 | March 25, 2018 | Hiroyuki Hashimoto | 12 | Based on a 4-panel manga by Yuiko Tokumi. | [9][a] |
| Darling in the Franxx | Tokyo MX | January 13, 2018 | July 7, 2018 | Atsushi Nishigori | 24 | Original work. Co-production with Trigger and A-1 Pictures. |
[13] |
| Persona 5: The Animation | Tokyo MX | April 8, 2018 | September 30, 2018 | Masashi Ishihama | 26 | Based on the Persona 5 video game by Atlus. | [10][a] |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai | ABC | October 4, 2018 | December 27, 2018 | Soichi Masui | 13 | Based on a light novel written by Hajime Kamoshida. | [14] |
| Dakaichi | Tokyo MX | October 5, 2018 | December 28, 2018 | Naoyuki Tatsuwa | 13 | Based on a yaoi manga by Hashigo Sakurabi. | [15] |
| Ace Attorney (season 2) | NNS (ytv) | October 6, 2018 | March 30, 2019 | Ayumu Watanabe | 23 | Sequel to Ace Attorney. | [11][a] |
| Fairy Tail (season 9) | TXN (TV Tokyo) | October 7, 2018 | September 29, 2019 | Shinji Ishihira | 51 | Final season of Fairy Tail. Co-production with A-1 Pictures and Bridge. |
[16] |
| The Promised Neverland | Fuji TV (Noitamina) | January 11, 2019 | March 29, 2019 | Mamoru Kanbe | 12 | Based on a shōnen manga written by Kaiu Shirai. | [17] |
| Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia | Tokyo MX | October 5, 2019 | March 21, 2020 | Toshifumi Akai | 21 | Based on the smartphone game Fate/Grand Order developed by Delightworks. | [18] |
| Auto Boy - Carl from Mobile Land | NHK-E | April 2, 2020 | March 24, 2022 | Shinobu Sasaki | 104 | Original work. Multimedia kids project by Aniplex and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. |
[19] |
| The Millionaire Detective Balance: Unlimited | Fuji TV (Noitamina) | April 9, 2020 | September 24, 2020 | Tomohiko Ito | 11 | Based on a novel series written by Yasutaka Tsutsui. | [20] |
| The Promised Neverland (season 2) | Fuji TV (Noitamina) | January 8, 2021 | March 26, 2021 | Mamoru Kanbe | 11 | Sequel to The Promised Neverland. | [21] |
| Horimiya | Tokyo MX | January 10, 2021 | April 4, 2021 | Masashi Ishihama | 13 | Based on a romantic comedy manga written by Hero. | [22] |
| Wonder Egg Priority | NTV | January 13, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | Shin Wakabayashi | 12 | Original work. | [23] |
| Shadows House | Tokyo MX | April 11, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | Kazuki Ohashi | 13 | Based on a supernatural manga by Somato. | [24] |
| Tokyo 24th Ward | Tokyo MX | January 6, 2022 | April 7, 2022 | Naokatsu Tsuda | 12 | Original work. | [25] |
| My Dress-Up Darling | Tokyo MX | January 9, 2022 | March 27, 2022 | Keisuke Shinohara | 12 | Based on a romantic comedy manga by Shinichi Fukuda. | [26] |
| Akebi's Sailor Uniform | Tokyo MX | January 9, 2022 | March 27, 2022 | Miyuki Kuroki | 12 | Based on a slice of life manga by Hiro. | [27] |
| Spy × Family | TV Tokyo | April 9, 2022 | December 24, 2022 | Kazuhiro Furuhashi | 25 | Based on an action comedy manga by Tatsuya Endo. Co-production with Wit Studio. |
[28] |
| In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki | Tokyo MX | April 10, 2022 | July 3, 2022 | Takudai Kakuchi | 13 | Based on a comedy manga by Sōichirō Yamamoto. | [29] |
| Shadows House (season 2) | Tokyo MX | July 9, 2022 | September 24, 2022 | Kazuki Ohashi | 12 | Sequel to Shadows House. | [30] |
| Bocchi the Rock! | Tokyo MX | October 9, 2022 | December 25, 2022 | Keiichiro Saito | 12 | Based on a 4-panel manga by Aki Hamaji. | [31] |
| UniteUp! | Tokyo MX | January 7, 2023 | April 15, 2023 | Shinichiro Ushijima | 12 | Based on a multimedia project by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. | [32] |
| Horimiya: The Missing Pieces | Tokyo MX | July 1, 2023 | September 23, 2023 | Masashi Ishihama | 13 | Related to Horimiya. | [33] |
| Spy × Family (season 2) | TV Tokyo | October 7, 2023 | December 23, 2023 | Kazuhiro Furuhashi Takahiro Harada |
12 | Sequel to Spy × Family. Co-production with Wit Studio. |
[34] |
| Wind Breaker | JNN (MBS, TBS) | April 5, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | Toshifumi Akai | 13 | Based on a yankī manga by Satoru Nii. | [35] |
| Black Butler: Public School Arc | Tokyo MX | April 13, 2024 | June 22, 2024 | Kenjirou Okada | 11 | Based on a manga by Yana Toboso. | [36] |
| The Elusive Samurai | Tokyo MX | July 6, 2024 | September 28, 2024 | Yuta Yamazaki | 12 | Based on a historical manga by Yusei Matsui. | [37] |
| I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time | Tokyo MX | January 11, 2025 | March 29, 2025 | Tsuyoshi Nagasawa | 12 | Based on a light novel written by Mato Kousaka. | [38] |
| UniteUp! Uni:Birth | Tokyo MX | January 11, 2025 | April 5, 2025 | Shinichiro Ushijima | 12 | Sequel to UniteUp! | [39] |
| Wind Breaker (season 2) | JNN (MBS, TBS) | April 4, 2025 | June 20, 2025 | Toshifumi Akai | 12 | Sequel to Wind Breaker. | [40] |
| Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc | Tokyo MX | April 5, 2025 | June 28, 2025 | Kenjirou Okada | 13 | Sequel to Black Butler: Public School Arc. | [41] |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus | Tokyo MX | July 5, 2025 | September 27, 2025 | Soichi Masui | 13 | Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid. | [42] |
| My Dress-Up Darling (season 2) | Tokyo MX | July 6, 2025 | September 21, 2025 | Keisuke Shinohara | 12 | Sequel to My Dress-Up Darling. | [43] |
| The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity | Tokyo MX | July 6, 2025 | September 28, 2025 | Miyuki Kuroki | 13 | Based on a romantic comedy manga by Saka Mikami. | [44] |
| Spy × Family (season 3) | TV Tokyo | October 4, 2025 | December 27, 2025 | Yukiko Imai | 13 | Sequel to the second season of Spy × Family. Co-production with Wit Studio. |
[45] |
| The Elusive Samurai (season 2) | Fuji TV (Noitamina) | July 2026 | TBA | Yuta Yamazaki | TBA | Sequel to The Elusive Samurai. | [46] |
| Bocchi the Rock! (season 2) | TBA | TBA | TBA | Yūsuke Yamamoto | TBA | Sequel to Bocchi the Rock!. | [47] |
| Untitled Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series | TBA | TBA | TBA | Kazuya Tsurumaki Toko Yatabe |
TBA | Related to Neon Genesis Evangelion. Co-production with Khara. |
[48] |
Films
| Title | Director | Release date | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl | Sōichi Masui | June 15, 2019 | Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. | [49] |
| Her Blue Sky | Tatsuyuki Nagai | October 11, 2019 | Original work. | [50] |
| Saekano the Movie: Finale | Akihisa Shibata | October 26, 2019 | Sequel to Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Flat. | [51] |
| Fate/Grand Order: Final Singularity-Grand Temple of Time: Solomon | Toshifumi Akai | July 30, 2021 | Sequel to Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia. | [52] |
| Dakaichi: Spain Arc | Naoyuki Tatsuwa | October 9, 2021 | Sequel to Dakaichi. | [53] |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out | Sōichi Masui | June 23, 2023 | Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl. | [54] |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid | Sōichi Masui | December 1, 2023 | Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out. | [55] |
| Spy × Family Code: White | Takashi Katagiri | December 22, 2023 | Related to Spy × Family. Co-production with Wit Studio. |
[56] |
| Trapezium | Masahiro Shinohara | May 10, 2024 | Based on a novel by Kazumi Takayama. | [57] |
| Bocchi the Rock! Re: | Keiichirō Saitō | June 7, 2024 | Compilation films of Bocchi the Rock!. | [58] |
| Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: | August 9, 2024 | |||
| Fureru | Tatsuyuki Nagai | October 4, 2024 | Original work. | [59] |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend | Sōichi Masui | Q4 2026 | Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus. | [60] |
| Grotesqqque | Atsushi Nishigori | 2026 | Original work. Co-production with JOEN. |
[61] |
ONAs/OVAs
| Title | Release start date | Release end date | Eps | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Diary of Our Days | March 28, 2018 | March 28, 2018 | 8 | A slice-of-life shorts series about daily life fragments of various characters from the idol group 22/7. | [62] |
| Persona 5: The Animation - Proof of Justice | May 29, 2019 | May 29, 2019 | 1 | OVA episode bundled with the 11th Blu-ray volume of Persona 5: The Animation. | [63] |
| Persona 5: The Animation - A Magical Valentine's Day | June 26, 2019 | June 26, 2019 | 1 | OVA episode bundled with the 12th Blu-ray volume of Persona 5: The Animation. | [63] |
| Sakura Wars ~Sakura Kakumei ~Hana Saku Otome-tachi~ | September 2, 2020 | September 2, 2020 | 1 | Promotional ONA for a new mobile Sakura Wars game. | [64] |
| Powerful Pro Yakyū Powerful Kōkō-hen | March 20, 2021 | April 3, 2021 | 4 | Based on the Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū smartphone game developed by Konami. | [65] |
| VOY@GER | August 25, 2021 | August 25, 2021 | 1 | 16th anniversary commemoration to The Idolmaster franchise. Co-production with Khara. |
[66] |
Video games
| Title | Publisher | Release date | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fate/Samurai Remnant | Koei Tecmo | September 28, 2023 | Opening animation | [67] |
Music videos
| Title | Singer | Release date | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Kimi ni Okuru Uta | The Sxplay | April 9, 2019 | [68] | |
| Cinderella | Ace Collection | September 3, 2019 | Co-production with Maxilla. | [69] |
| Tokyo Autumn Session | HoneyWorks | January 24, 2020 | [70] | |
| Yakusoku | Eve | October 23, 2020 | [71] | |
| Sangenshoku | Yoasobi | July 3, 2021 | [72] | |
| Makafushigi | Gran Saga × Radwimps | October 25, 2021 | [73] | |
| Kumorizora no Mukō wa Hareteiru | 22/7 | July 26, 2022 | [74] | |
| 1000-man-kai Hug Nanda | Dialogue+ | December 21, 2022 | [75] | |
| Shirayuki | Eve | December 23, 2022 | [76] | |
| Kireigoto | Hoshimachi Suisei | May 19, 2025 | [77] |
