Studio A-Cat
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Japanese animation studio
Native name
株式会社studio A-CATRomanized name
Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio A-kattoCompany typeKabushiki gaisha
IndustryJapanese animation
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Native name | 株式会社studio A-CAT |
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Romanized name | Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio A-katto |
| Company type | Kabushiki gaisha |
| Industry | Japanese animation |
| Founded | September 1996; 29 years ago (1996-09) |
| Headquarters | Shibasakicho, , Japan |
Key people | Kenichirō Sakuno (president) |
Number of employees | 46 (as of July 2019) |
| Website | a-cat |
Studio A-Cat Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社studio A-CAT, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio A-katto) is a Japanese animation studio based in Tachikawa, Tokyo.[1]
Television series
| Title | Director(s) | First run start date |
First run end date |
Eps | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transformers: Energon | Yutaka Satō (1-5), Jun Kawagoe (1-13), Takashi Sano (6-51) | January 9, 2004 | December 24, 2004 | 51 | Based on Transformers by Hasbro & Takara. Co-produced with Actas | |
| Frame Arms Girl | Keiichiro Kawaguchi | April 3, 2017 | June 19, 2017 | 12 | Based on a model kit line by Kotobukiya. Co-produced with Zexcs. | [2] |
| Taisho Mebiusline Chicchaisan | Shuu Watanabe | October 6, 2017 | December 22, 2017 | 12 | Based on the Taishou Mebiusline BL visual novel by HolicWorks. | [3] |
| Pastel Life | Tommy Hino | May 16, 2018 | June 21, 2018 | 6 | Spin-off of BanG Dream!. | [4] |
| Over Drive Girl 1/6 | Keitaro Motonaga | April 6, 2019 | June 22, 2019 | 12 | Adaptation of the manga series by Öyster. | [5] |
| Tamayomi | Toshinori Fukushima | April 1, 2020 | June 17, 2020 | 12 | Adaptation of the manga series by Mountain Pukuichi. | [6] |
| LBX Girls | Keitaro Motonaga | January 7, 2021 | March 25, 2021 | 12 | Spin-off of Little Battlers Experience. | [7][8] |
| Getter Robo Arc | Jun Kawagoe | July 4, 2021 | September 26, 2021 | 13 | Adaptation of the manga series by Ken Ishikawa. Co-produced with Bee Media. | [9] |
| Battle Game in 5 Seconds | Meigo Naito (Chief) Nobuyoshi Arai |
July 13, 2021 | September 28, 2021 | 12 | Adaptation of the manga series by Saizō Harawata. Co-produced with SynergySP and Vega Entertainment. Involved in CG Animation Production. | [10] |
| She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man | Keitaro Motonaga | January 12, 2022 | March 30, 2022 | 12 | Adaptation of the light novel series by Hirotsugu Ryusen. | [11] |
| I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills | Norihiko Nagahama | October 1, 2022 | December 17, 2022 | 12 | Adaptation of the light novel series by Shobonnu. | [12] |
| Highspeed Etoile | Keitaro Motonaga | April 6, 2024 | June 22, 2024 | 12 | Original work. | [13] |
| The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human | Norihiko Nagahama | July 3, 2024 | September 18, 2024 | 12 | Adaptation of the light novel series by Ryousuke Hata. | [14] |
| The Beginning After the End | Keitaro Motonaga | April 2, 2025 | June 18, 2025 | 12 | Adaptation of the web novel series by TurtleMe. | [15] |
| Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! | Kaoru Yabana | October 1, 2025 | December 17, 2025 | 12 | Adaptation of the light novel series by Shichio Kuzu. | [16] |
| The Beginning After the End (season 2) | Keitaro Motonaga | April 1, 2026 | TBA | TBA | Sequel to The Beginning After the End. | [17] |
| Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! | Norihiko Nagahama | October 2026 | TBA | TBA | Adaptation of the light novel series by Ryūto. | [18] |
Films
| Title | Director(s) | Release date | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Arms Girl: Kyakkyau Fufu na Wonderland | Keiichiro Kawaguchi | June 29, 2019 | Compilation of Frame Arms Girl. Co-produced with Zexcs. | [19] |
Original video animation
| Title | Director(s) | Release date | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chō Jikū Robo Meguru | Keiji Gotoh | November 2014 | Original work. Co-produced with Brain's Base. | [20] |
Video games
| Title | Director(s) | Release date | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Man ZX | Hideto Ueda | July 2006 | Contributed with the animated cutscenes. | [21] |
References
- ↑ "Creator's Mercenary Guild". a-cat.co.jp (in Japanese). September 28, 2019.
- ↑ "Kotobukiya's Frame Arms Girl Model Kit Line Gets TV Anime in 2017". Anime News Network. November 25, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Crunchyroll Simulcasts Taisho Mebiusline Chicchaisan Short Anime". Anime News Network. October 6, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ↑ "BanG Dream! Spinoff Anime Pastel Life Premieres on Thursday". Anime News Network. May 17, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ↑ "Over Drive Girl 1/6 Manga Listed as Premiering in April". Anime News Network. December 21, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Tamayomi Baseball Anime Reveals Staff, Spring Premiere". Anime News Network. August 5, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ↑ "Sōkō Musume Senki TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Teaser Video, January 6 Debut". Anime News Network. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Suit Up! LBX Girls Arrives on Funimation This January". Funimation. December 24, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
- ↑ "Getter Robo Arc Anime's 2nd Video Announces Cast, More Staff, July Debut". Anime News Network. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ↑ "'Battle in 5 Seconds After Meeting' Anime Debuts This Summer". Anime News Network. March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- ↑ "She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man Anime's Teaser Reveals January 2022 Premiere". Anime News Network. August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ↑ "Nōmin Kanren no Skill Bakka Agetetara Nazeka Tsuyoku Natta. Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, October Premiere". Anime News Network. May 25, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ↑ "Highspeed Étoile Original Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, April 5 Debut". Anime News Network. March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ↑ "The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human Anime Premieres on July 3". Anime News Network. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (March 5, 2025). "The Beginning After The End Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast, Opening Song, April 2 TV Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 5, 2025). "Hero Without a Class TV Anime Previews Theme Songs in Main Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ 「最強の王様」2期に逢坂良太＆花守ゆみり出演、「エルダーウッド編」の戦い収めたPV. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 23, 2026). "Reborn as a Space Mercenary Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, October TV Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Frame Arms Girl Anime Film Reveals New Visual, June 29 Opening". Anime News Network. March 25, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
- ↑ "Brains Base Unveils Chō Jikū Robo Meguru Original Anime Project". Anime News Network. November 11, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Mega Man ZX credits (Nintendo DS, 2006)". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Studio A-Cat at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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