Studio Kai
Japanese animation studio
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Studio Kai, Inc. (Japanese: スタジオKAI, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio KAI) is a Japanese animation studio based in Suginami, Tokyo. It was founded by ADK Emotions in June 2019.
Native name
株式会社スタジオKAIRomanized name
Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio KAICompany typeKabushiki gaisha
IndustryJapanese animation
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Native name | 株式会社スタジオKAI |
|---|---|
Romanized name | Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio KAI |
| Company type | Kabushiki gaisha |
| Industry | Japanese animation |
| Founded | June 2019 |
| Headquarters | 5-17-13 Naritahigashi, Suginami, Tokyo, Japan |
Key people | Kenji Ōshiba (president and CEO) |
| Total equity | ¥5,000,000 |
| Owner | ADK Emotions |
Number of employees | 133 (as of the end of December 2025) |
| Website | st-kai |
| Footnotes / references [1][2] | |
History
Studio Kai was founded by ADK Emotions in June 2019.[2] In July 2019, Gonzo transferred some of its anime production, intellectual property, and rights management business to the studio.[3] The studio reported 165 million yen loss in 2020.[4]
Works
Television series
| Title | Director(s) | First run start date | Last run end date | Eps | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umamusume: Pretty Derby 2nd Season | Kei Oikawa | January 5, 2021 | March 30, 2021 | 13 | Sequel to Umamusume: Pretty Derby by P.A. Works. | [5] |
| Super Cub | Toshiro Fujii | April 7, 2021 | June 23, 2021 | 12 | Based on a light novel written by Tone Kōken. | [6] |
| Skeleton Knight in Another World | Katsumi Ono | April 7, 2022 | June 23, 2022 | 12 | Based on a light novel written by Ennki Hakari. Co-produced with Hornets. |
[7] |
| The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup | Keiichiro Kawaguchi | July 7, 2022 | September 29, 2022 | 13 | Based on The Prince of Tennis franchise. Co-produced with M.S.C. |
[8] |
| Shine Post | Kei Oikawa | July 13, 2022 | October 19, 2022 | 12 | Based on a light novel written by Rakuda, part of a multimedia project. | [9] |
| Fuuto PI | Yousuke Kabashima | August 1, 2022 | October 17, 2022 | 12 | Based on a manga written by Riku Sanjo, related to Kamen Rider W. | [10] |
| Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc | Katsumi Ono | October 1, 2023 | June 30, 2024 | 39 | Sequel to Captain Tsubasa by David Production. | [11] |
| Umamusume: Pretty Derby 3rd Season | Kei Oikawa | October 5, 2023 | December 28, 2023 | 12 | Sequel to Umamusume: Pretty Derby 2nd Season. | [12] |
| 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! | Kazuya Iwata | January 7, 2024 | March 24, 2024 | 12 | Based on a light novel written by Touko Amekawa. Co-produced with Hornets. |
[13] |
| Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube | Yasuyuki Ōishi | July 2, 2025 | TBA | TBA | Based on a manga written by Shō Makura. | [14] |
| A Star Brighter Than the Sun | Sayaka Kobayashi | October 2, 2025 | December 18, 2025 | 12 | Based on a manga written by Kazune Kawahara. | [15] |
| Sentenced to Be a Hero | Hiroyuki Takashima | January 3, 2026 | TBA | TBA | Based on a light novel written by Rocket Shokai. | [16] |
| The Ramparts of Ice | Mankyū | April 2, 2026 | TBA | TBA | Based on a manga written by Kōcha Agasawa. | [17] |
| Snowball Earth | Munehisa Sakai | April 3, 2026 | TBA | TBA | Based on a manga written by Yuhiro Tsujitsugu. | [18] |
| Mistress Kanan Is Devilishly Easy | Yasushi Muroya | April 5, 2026 | TBA | TBA | Based on a manga written by Nonco. | [19] |
Films
| Title | Director(s) | Release date | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuuto PI: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull | Yousuke Kabashima | November 8, 2024 | Sequel to Fuuto PI. | [20] |
Original net animations
| Title | Director(s) | Release date(s) | Eps | Runtime | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cagaster of an Insect Cage | Koichi Chigira | February 6, 2020 | 12 | 25–33 minutes | Based on a manga by Kachō Hashimoto. Animation produced by Okinawa Gonzo. |
[21] |
| 7 Seeds Part 2 | Yukio Takahashi | March 26, 2020 | 12 | 24–31 minutes | Sequel to 7 Seeds, based on a manga by Yumi Tamura. | [22] |
| The Prince of Tennis II: Hyotei vs. Rikkai Game of Future | Keiichiro Kawaguchi | February 13, 2021– April 17, 2021 |
2 | 45–47 minutes | Based on The Prince of Tennis franchise. Co-produced with M.S.C. |
[23] |
OVAs
- Hori-san to Miyamura-kun (2021, episode 6)[24]