, often shortened to , is a Japanese animation company founded in 1962 by acclaimed
animeis animation originating in Japan. The world outside Japan regards anime as "Japanese animation". Anime originated about 1917.Anime, like manga , has a large audience in Japan and high recognition throughout the world...
pioneer
Tatsuo Yoshidawas a Japanese anime pioneer who founded anime studio Tatsunoko Productions.Born in 1932, Yoshida grew up in the hardship of war-torn Japan. A self-taught artist, his first job was as working for local newspapers in Kyoto...
along with his brothers Kenji and Toyoharu (Toyoharu adopted the pen name
Ippei Kuri to distinguish himself from his brothers). The studio's name has a double Japanese meaning of "Tatsu's child" (Tatsu being a nickname for Tatsuo) and "seadragon" which was the inspiration for its
seahorseSeahorses are any species of fish belonging to the genus Hippocampus, which, in turn, belongs to the family Syngnathidae, which also includes pipefish and leafy sea dragons. There are over 47 species of seahorse, mainly found in shallow tropical and temperate waters throughout the world. They...
corporate logo.
Since the studio's inception, Tatsunoko has specialized in television production, as opposed to rival studio
Toei Animationis a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co., Ltd. The studio was founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was reincorporated under its current name...
, who focused chiefly on feature films and was just beginning to move into TV production when Tatsunoko was formed.
, often shortened to , is a Japanese animation company founded in 1962 by acclaimed
animeis animation originating in Japan. The world outside Japan regards anime as "Japanese animation". Anime originated about 1917.Anime, like manga , has a large audience in Japan and high recognition throughout the world...
pioneer
Tatsuo Yoshidawas a Japanese anime pioneer who founded anime studio Tatsunoko Productions.Born in 1932, Yoshida grew up in the hardship of war-torn Japan. A self-taught artist, his first job was as working for local newspapers in Kyoto...
along with his brothers Kenji and Toyoharu (Toyoharu adopted the pen name
Ippei Kuri to distinguish himself from his brothers). The studio's name has a double Japanese meaning of "Tatsu's child" (Tatsu being a nickname for Tatsuo) and "seadragon" which was the inspiration for its
seahorseSeahorses are any species of fish belonging to the genus Hippocampus, which, in turn, belongs to the family Syngnathidae, which also includes pipefish and leafy sea dragons. There are over 47 species of seahorse, mainly found in shallow tropical and temperate waters throughout the world. They...
corporate logo.
History
Since the studio's inception, Tatsunoko has specialized in television production, as opposed to rival studio
Toei Animationis a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co., Ltd. The studio was founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was reincorporated under its current name...
, who focused chiefly on feature films and was just beginning to move into TV production when Tatsunoko was formed. The studio debuted in 1965 with the TV series
Space Aceis a Japanese animated television program created by Tatsunoko Production. The series aired on Fuji TV from May 8 1965 to April 28 1966, for a total of 52 episodes...
. Since then, many legendary figures in the anime industry have worked with Tatsunoko, including Mizuho Nishikubo,
Hiroshi Sasagawais a creator of several anime and manga series. His name is romanized in some sources as Hiroshi Sasakawa.-Career:Well-known as one of creators of "Time Bokan" series , he has directed several animation works in the fantasy and science fiction genre, many of them with Tatsunoko Production.-List of...
,
Koichi Mashimois a well known Japanese anime director and the founder of the animation studio Bee Train. Since the creation of the studio, Mashimo directed or otherwise participated in all its works, for example, as a member of art or sound department...
,
Katsuhisa Yamadais a Japanese animator. He is most noted for directing such memorable anime series as Genesis Climber Mospeada, Gatchaman, and Record of Lodoss War....
,
Hideaki Anno, born 22 May 1960 in Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan, is a Japanese animation and film director. Anno is best known for his work on the popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion...
(Tatsunoko provided animation work on the
Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series), and Kazuo Yamazaki. Sasagawa, in particular, is notable for bringing his fondness for "gag" or comedy animation to the forefront in Tatsunoko series such as the
Time Bokan (1975) franchise.
The translated and edited versions of the studio's more successful animated series, such as Hiroshi Sasagawa's
Speed RacerSpeed Racer is an English adaptation name of the Japanese manga and anime, which centered on automobile racing. Mach GoGoGo was originally serialized in print form in Shueisha's 1958 Shōnen Book, and was released in tankōbon book form by Sun Wide Comics, re-released in Japan by Fusosha...
(1967),
Gatchaman (1972),
Macrossis a long-running series of science fiction Mecha anime, created by Shōji Kawamori of Studio Nue in 1982. The franchise features a fictional History of Earth/Humanity after the year 1999...
(1982, adapted as part of 1985's
RobotechRobotech is a science fiction franchise that was launched by an 85-episode adaptation of three different anime television series. Within the combined and edited story, Robotechnology refers to the scientific advances discovered in an alien starship that crashed on a South Pacific island...
), and
Samurai Pizza CatsSamurai Pizza Cats, known as in Japan, is an anime series produced by Tatsunoko Productions and Sotsu Agency. The series was aired from February 1, 1990 to February 12, 1991, totaling up to 54 Episodes....
(1990), are credited with bringing international attention to Japanese animation. Tatsunoko Production has a strong roster of action and science-fiction anime titles, Tatsunoko has nevertheless become well-known also for several widely-acclaimed fairy tale and fantasy-based series for younger children, such as
Minashigo Hutch (1970),
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1972),
Temple the Balloonist (1977),
The Littl' Bitsis an Japanese anime television series with 26 episodes, produced in 1980 by Tatsunoko Productions in Japan. First shown on TV Tokyo, its Saban-produced English translation was featured on the children's television station Nick Jr...
(1980), and the Bible-based
SuperbookSuperbook, also known as , is an anime television series produced by Tatsunoko Productions in Japan in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network in the United States....
(1981).
In June 2005 Japanese toy company
TakaraTakara Co., Ltd. was a Japanese toy company founded in 1955, that merged with another prominent Japanese toy company, Tomy Co., Ltd., on March 1, 2006.The company motto was 「遊びは文化」 which means "playing is culture."-Toys:...
Co., Ltd. purchased a majority stake in the studio. Tatsunoko then became a complete subsidiary of
Takara Tomyis a Japanese toy, children's merchandise and entertainment company created from the merger of two companies: Tomy and long-time rival, Takara , on 1 March 2006....
, the new company created following the subsequent merger of Takara and
TOMYis a Japanese toy, children's merchandise and entertainment company created from the merger of two companies: Tomy and long-time rival, Takara , on 1 March 2006....
Co., Ltd., in 2006.
Tatsunoko's studios are located in the
KokubunjiKokubunji can refer to:* Kokubunji, Tokyo* Kokubunji, Kagawa* Kokubunji, Tochigi* Kokubunji Station, a station in Kokubunji, Tokyo operated by Seibu Railway and JR East* Kokubunji Line, a railway operated by Seibu Railway....
district of
Tokyo, officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and is located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. The twenty-three special wards of Tokyo, each governed as a city, cover the area that was once the city of Tokyo in the eastern part of the prefecture, totaling over 8 million people....
.
Several of today's top Japanese animation studios have their roots in Tatsunoko.
Studio Pierrotis a Japanese animation company, founded in 1979 by former employees of Tatsunoko Production. They are considered specialists in the magical girl sub-genre, especially with their magical girl series of shows....
was founded in 1979 by former Tatsunoko employees. Production I.G was established in 1987 as I.G. Tatsunoko, which was a branch for the production of
ZillionZillion, full title , is a Japanese anime television series that ran from April 12, 1987 to December 13, 1987 on Nippon Television in Japan and was produced by Tatsunoko Production and Sega...
led by
Mitsuhisa Ishikawais Japanese entrepreneur of anime, the co-founder and current president and CEO of Production I.G, as well as a leading producer for the studio. He was also a former executive at Bee Train from 1997-2006....
. Studio
XEBECis a subsidiary of the anime studio Production I.G that specialises in the production of television anime. They have worked on many popular series such as Love Hina and Martian Successor Nadesico...
also traces its history to Tatsunoko, as it is an offshoot of Production I.G; and
Koichi Mashimois a well known Japanese anime director and the founder of the animation studio Bee Train. Since the creation of the studio, Mashimo directed or otherwise participated in all its works, for example, as a member of art or sound department...
who previously worked at Tatsunoko founded
Bee Train, commonly referred simply as Bee Train, is a Japanese animation studio founded by Kōichi Mashimo in 1997. Since their involvement with Noir, .hack//Sign, and Madlax they have a strong following in the yuri fandom for being involved in series portraying strong female leads with speculatively...
.
Tatsunoko's latest major project is the
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars fighting game, a collaboration between Tatsunoko and video game company
Capcomis a leading international developer and publisher of video games headquartered in Osaka, Japan. It was founded in 1979 as Japan Capsule Computers, a company devoted to the manufacturing and distribution of electronic game machines...
which features characters from both companies.
Recently, it has been announced that Tatsunoko and
Marvel ComicsMarvel Publishing, Inc., a company doing business as Marvel Comics, produces American comic books and related media. It forms a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc....
will collaborate on a joint Television project and other ventures.
Anime series
1960s
- Space Ace
is a Japanese animated television program created by Tatsunoko Production. The series aired on Fuji TV from May 8 1965 to April 28 1966, for a total of 52 episodes...
(Uchuu Ace) (1965)
- Mach Go Go Go
Speed Racer is an English adaptation name of the Japanese manga and anime, which centered on automobile racing. Mach GoGoGo was originally serialized in print form in Shueisha's 1958 Shōnen Book, and was released in tankōbon book form by Sun Wide Comics, re-released in Japan by Fusosha...
(Speed RacerSpeed Racer is an English adaptation name of the Japanese manga and anime, which centered on automobile racing. Mach GoGoGo was originally serialized in print form in Shueisha's 1958 Shōnen Book, and was released in tankōbon book form by Sun Wide Comics, re-released in Japan by Fusosha...
) (original) (1967)
- Guzula
This cartoon is about the adventures of Guzula the dinosaur after being hatched and his magical adventures. One day Mt. Bikkura erupts and blows up a huge egg, which hatches a funny little monster named Guzura. Astray in the human world, he is surprised and puzzled as everything he hears and sees...
(Oraa Guzula Dado) (original) (1967)
- Dokachin the Primitive Boy (or simply, "Dokachin") (1968)
- Judo Boy
is a Japanese animated television series created by Tatsuo Yoshida and directed by Ippei Kuri. The series aired on Fuji TV from April 2, 1969 to September 24, 1969, totaling 26 episodes....
(Kurenai Sanshiro) (1969)
- The Genie Family
is an anime cartoon made by Tatsunoko Productions. The cartoon featured the adventures of a family of Genies. It was shown in Europe under the name "Bob in a Bottle"....
(Hakushon Daimaō) (1969)
1970s
- The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee
The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee, or Honeybee Hutch, is an anime cartoon series produced by Tatsunoko Productions. The cartoon features the adventures of a young bee named Hutch : the son of a Queen bee, Hutch is separated from his mother when his native beehive is destroyed by an attack of wasps...
(Mitsubachi Monogatari Minashigo Hacchi)(La Abeja Hutch) (1970)
- The Funny Judo Champion (Inakappe Taisho) (1970)
- Hippo and Thomas (Kabatotto) (1971)
- Animentari Ketsudan(1971)
- Mokku of the Oak Tree (1972)
- Kagaku ninja tai Gatchaman
is a 5-member superhero team which comprises the main characters in several Japanese anime created by Tatsuo Yoshida and originally produced in Japan by Tatsunoko Productions and later adapted into several English-language versions. It is also known by the abbreviated name Gatchaman...
(G-Force: Guardians of Space, Battle of the PlanetsBattle of the Planets is the American dub of the 1972 television anime known as Kagaku ninja tai Gatchaman. Of the 105 original Gatchaman episodes, 85 were used in the Battle of the Planets adaptation, produced by Sandy Frank Entertainment...
, Eagle Riders, Comando G: La Batalla de los Planetas)(Fuerza G) (1972)
- Tamagon the Counselor (Kaiketsu Tamagon) (1972)
- Demetan Croaker, The Boy Frog
, also known as Demetan the Frog and The Brave Frog, is 39 episode anime series by Tatsunoko Productions first aired in 1973.-Overview:...
(Kerokko Demetan, U.S.: The Brave Frog) (1973)
- Shinzo Ningen Casshan (or simply, "Casshan") (1973)
- Shin Minashigo Hutch (New Honeybee Hutch
New Honeybee Hutch is an anime cartoon series and a sequel to The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee. In this new series Hutch is struggling with married life.-Cast:*Hutch: Yoko Kuri*Queen Mama: Haruko Kitahama*Aya: Yoshiko Yamamoto...
) (1974)
- Hurricane Polymar
is a Japanese anime series produced by Tatsunoko Productions. The show was created by Tatsuo Yoshida, who had produced many of Tatsunoko's series. Other romanizations of the name include Hurricane Polymer, and Hariken Polymar .Hurricane Polymar is the secret identity of...
(1974)
- The Song of Tentomushi [Ladybug] (Tentomushi no Uta) (1974-1976)
- Time Bokan
is a Japanese anime series first aired on Fuji TV from October 4, 1975 to December 25, 1976 throughout Japan every Saturday at 6:30pm, with a total of 61 30-minute episodes. It was produced by Tatsunoko Productions, who later produced a number of spinoff programs as part of the "Time Bokan...
(1975)
- Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman (Tekkaman: The Space Knight
is an anime produced by Tatsunoko Productions in 1975.An English language version was created by a small independent company called William Winckler Productions. However, the dub was cancelled in mid-story with only 13 of the show's 26 episodes produced....
) (1975)
- Goliath the Super Fighter (Gowapper 5 Godam
is an anime series aired in 1976. There were 36 episodes. It is also referred to as Goliath the Super Fighter , Gowapper 5 Gundam, Godam, Go Wapper 5 Go Dam, Gowappa 5 Gordam....
) (1976)
- Paul's Miraculous Adventure
is an action-adventure anime television series created by Tatsunoko Productions. The series was broadcast across Japan on the Fuji TV network from October 3, 1976, to September 11, 1977, and lasted 50 half-hour episodes...
(1976-1977)
- Yatterman
is a Japanese anime television series first broadcast from January 1, 1977 to January 27, 1979, comprising 108 episodes. It is the second show in the Time Bokan series by Tatsunoko Productions...
(or Yattaman) (1977)
- Temple the Balloonist (Fuusen Shoujo Tenpuru-chan, a.k.a. Sabrina's Journey) (1977-1978)
- Ippatsu Kanta-kun ("Home Run" Kanta-kun) (1977-1978)
- Tobidase! Machine Hiryuu (1977 - with Toei Doga)
- Kagaku ninja tai Gatchaman II (Eagle Riders) (1978)
- Zenderman
is a Japanese anime television series which first aired from February 3, 1979 to January 26, 1980 on every Saturday from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm with a total of 52 episodes. It is the third show in the sequence of "Time Bokan Series" produced by Tatsunoko Productions...
(or "Zendaman") (1979)
- Gordian the Warrior
was a popular anime series aired in 1979 to 1981 in Japan. There were 73 episodes aired at 30 minutes each. It is also referred to as Champion of Gordian or Gardian.-Original Story:...
(Toushi Gordian) (1979)
- Kagaku ninja tai Gatchaman F
, also known as Gatchaman Fighter, is the direct sequel to Gatchaman II. In the continuing saga, a surviving fragment of Leader X mutates into Leader Z, and recruits megalomaniac Count Egobossler to create an army to conquer the world...
(1979)
- Daddy-Long-Legs (Ashinaga Ojisan) (1979 - TV special)
1980s
- The Littl' Bits
is an Japanese anime television series with 26 episodes, produced in 1980 by Tatsunoko Productions in Japan. First shown on TV Tokyo, its Saban-produced English translation was featured on the children's television station Nick Jr...
(Mori no Yoki na Kobitotachi: Berufi to Rirubitto) (1980)
- Rescueman
Rescueman is the fourth in the Time Bokan series. Burning with ambitions to become the most beautiful woman, the most renowned scientist, and the greatest hero the world has ever known, three villains, Atasha, Sekobitchi and Duwarusuki, unite. The trio are Time Patrollers, the keepers and...
(Time Patrol Tai Otasukeman) (1980)
- Muteking, The Dashing Warrior
is a science fiction anime series by Tatsunoko Productions, created in 1980. It ran from September 7 to December 27, 1981, on Fuji TV. Twelve-year-old Rin Yuki loyally supported his father when the world laughed at the scientist for saying that Earth was about to be invaded from outer space...
(Tondemo Senshi Mutekingu) (1980-1981)
- Firebird (Yattodetaman
Yattodetaman is the fifth in the Time Bokan series. In this series two Royal houses are battling for the power to rule the Kingdom of Fir...
) (1981)
- Gold Lightan, The Gold Warrior
was a popular anime series aired in 1981 to 1982 in Japan and Hong Kong. There were 52 episodes aired at 30 minutes each.-Original Story:The story is about a young boy named Hiro Taikai who accidentally found a gold lighter which turned out to be the giant Golden Warrior Gold Lightan with the...
(Ougon Senshi Gold Lightan) (1981)
- Superbook
Superbook, also known as , is an anime television series produced by Tatsunoko Productions in Japan in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network in the United States....
Series One (Anime Oyako Gekijo) (1981-1982)
- Dashu Kappei (Dash! Kappei, a.k.a. Gigi la Trottola, Chicho Terremoto) (1981-1982)
- Gyakuten! Ippatsuman
Gyakuten! Ippatsuman is the sixth in the Time Bokan series. In the 1990s-era Osteandel City is the headquarters of Time Lease, a business that leases almost everything you could ask for including powerful robots. They are proud of themselves for being number one in the international ranking of...
(1982)
- The Super Dimension Fortress Macross
is an anime television series. According to story creator Shoji Kawamori, it depicts "a small love triangle against the backdrop of great battles" during the first Human-alien war....
(1982) (Producer credit only, show created by Studio NueStudio Nue is a Japanese design studio formed in 1972 by Naoyuki Kato, Kenichi Matsuzaki, Kazutaka Miyatake, and Haruka Takachiho...
)
- The Flying House
The Flying House, full title , is an anime television series produced by Tatsunoko Productions in Japan and distributed by the Christian Broadcasting Network in the United States.-The Story:...
(Taimu Kyoshitsu: Tondera Haosu no Daiboken) (1982-1983)
- Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman (Future Police Urashiman
is a science fiction anime series by Tatsunoko Productions, created in 1983. It ran from January 9 to December 24, 1983, on Fuji TV. It was later released in Germany, France, and Italy. In France it was known as Super Durand . There were plans by Saban Entertainment to release it in the United...
) (1983)
- Itadakiman
is the seventh in the Time Bokan series. The story begins in the year 20XX. Oshaka School in Kamakuland is a world prestigious school where only those who are pure and clearheaded descendants of Priest Sanzo's clan may be admitted...
(1983)
- Genesis Climber Mospeada
is an anime science fiction series created by Shinji Aramaki and Hideki Kakinuma. The 25-episode television series ran from late 1983 to early 1984 in Japan...
(1983)
- Superbook
Superbook, also known as , is an anime television series produced by Tatsunoko Productions in Japan in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network in the United States....
Series Two (Pasokon Toraberu Tanteidan) (1983)
- Okawari Boy Starzan S (1984)
- Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross (1984)
- The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?
is a 1984 Japanese animated movie based around the Macross television series.The movie is a film adaptation of the original Macross series, with new animation. The storyline of the movie does not fit directly into the Macross chronology, and was originally an alternate-universe retelling of the...
(1984) (Production credit only, created by Studio NueStudio Nue is a Japanese design studio formed in 1972 by Naoyuki Kato, Kenichi Matsuzaki, Kazutaka Miyatake, and Haruka Takachiho...
)
- Yoroshiku Mekadokku (What's Up Mechadoc?, a.k.a. A Tutto Gas) (1984-1985)
- Honou no Alpine Rose (a.k.a. Judy and Randy) (1985)
- Shouwa Aho Soushi: Akanuke Ichiban (1985)
- Robotech
Robotech is a science fiction franchise that was launched by an 85-episode adaptation of three different anime television series. Within the combined and edited story, Robotechnology refers to the scientific advances discovered in an alien starship that crashed on a South Pacific island...
An adaptation of Macross, Southern Cross, and Mospeada (1985)
- Hikari no Densetsu
is originally a manga series by manga artist Izumi Aso about a girl named Hikari Kamijou who dreams of becoming a national rhythmic gymnastics champion. The manga series title translates into English as "Legend of Light"...
(Legend of Light, Tale of Hikari, a.k.a. Hilary, Cynthia ou le rythme de la vie, Piruetas) (1986)
- Doteraman (1986)
- Outlanders
is a popular manga comic written by Johji Manabe, combining aspects of the Space Opera, Science Fantasy, fan service, Magical girlfriend and Harem genres. It tells the story of alien Princess Kahm and Tokyo News Photographer Wakatsuki Tetsuya as they try to save the earth from the invasion forces...
(animated by AIC, often abbreviated as AIC, is a Japanese anime studio based in Tokyo and founded on July 15, 1982. In addition to producing anime for domestic consumption in Japan, AIC has provided animation assistance on other animated series such as Inspector Gadget...
on Tatsunoko's behalf; is not listed on Tatsunoko's website) (1986)
- Akai Kodan Zillion
Zillion, full title , is a Japanese anime television series that ran from April 12, 1987 to December 13, 1987 on Nippon Television in Japan and was produced by Tatsunoko Production and Sega...
(1987)
- Guzula
This cartoon is about the adventures of Guzula the dinosaur after being hatched and his magical adventures. One day Mt. Bikkura erupts and blows up a huge egg, which hatches a funny little monster named Guzura. Astray in the human world, he is surprised and puzzled as everything he hears and sees...
(color remake) (1987)
- Shurato (Tenkū Senki Shurato) (1989)
- Konchū Monogatari: Minashigo Hutch (new series) (1989)
1990s
- Samurai Pizza Cats
Samurai Pizza Cats, known as in Japan, is an anime series produced by Tatsunoko Productions and Sotsu Agency. The series was aired from February 1, 1990 to February 12, 1991, totaling up to 54 Episodes....
(Kyatto Ninden Teyande) (1990)
- Robin Hood no Daibōken
is an anime adaptation of the classic Robin Hood story consisting of 52 episodes. In this version, Robin and his allies are mostly children.-Overview:...
(1990)
- Tenkuu Senki Shurato: Sousei e no Antou (1991)
- Uchu no Kishi Tekkaman Blade (Space Knight Tekkaman Blade; Teknoman in the U.S.) (1992)
- Casshan: Robot Hunter
Casshan: Robot Hunter, known in Japan simply as is a 1993 original video animation based on Tatsunoko Productions' 1973 anime series Casshan, known in Japan as . Casshan: Robot Hunter was originally released as a four-volume series in Japan. However, the American publishers edited the four...
(1993)
- Video Girl Ai
is a manga series created by Masakazu Katsura and published by Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump. It also has an anime adaptation. The manga is published in English by Viz Communications. It was formerly published in the anthology Animerica Extra by Viz....
(1993; produced by IG Tatsunoko)
- Time Bokan: Royal Revival
Time Bokan: Royal Revival was a 1990's Original video animation of the popular 1970's anime cartoon Time Bokan .This was the last installment of the series to feature the late Kei Tomiyama as the narrator...
(1994)
- Shirayuki-hime no Densetsu ("The Legend of Princess Snow White
is a Japanese anime series produced by Tatsunoko Productions and based on the European fairy tale. Directed by Tsuneo Ninomiya and using a screenplay written by Jinzō Toriumi, the series premiered on NHK on April 6, 1994 and ran for 52-episodes until its conclusion on March 29, 1995.The series uses...
") (1994)
- Tekkaman Blade II
is a 6 episode Original Video Animation.10 years have passed since the end of the original Tekkaman Blade, and a new generation of Tekkaman must confront a powerful new enemy while rebuilding their forces....
(1994)
- Gatchaman (1994)
- Dokkan! Robotendon (1995)
- Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995, animation co-production with Gainax
is a Japanese anime studio famous for productions such as The Wings of Honneamise, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Neon Genesis Evangelion, FLCL and Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann which have gone on to critical acclaim and commercial success, as well as for their association with award-winning anime...
)
- Cinderella Monogatari
is a TV anime series based on the Cinderella story. The series comprises 26 episodes.-Overview:Cinderella is the only daughter of a fairly wealthy family. When her mother dies, his father marries a widow with 2 daughters then goes travelling for business...
(1996)
- New Hurricane Polymar
is a two-part OVA series that was created by Tatsunoko Productions. It is a remake of the classic 1970s anime TV series known as Hurricane Polymar. The first episode was released in Japan on September 21, 1996, followed by episode 2 on February 21, 1997...
(1996)
- Mach Go Go Go
Speed Racer is an English adaptation name of the Japanese manga and anime, which centered on automobile racing. Mach GoGoGo was originally serialized in print form in Shueisha's 1958 Shōnen Book, and was released in tankōbon book form by Sun Wide Comics, re-released in Japan by Fusosha...
(Speed Racer XSpeed Racer X, known in Japan as , is a remake of the original 1967 series produced by Tatsunoko Productions, the same studio that did the original...
) (1997)
- Generator Gawl
is a 1998 12-part anime series. The story is set in 2007, when Professor Takuma Nekasa uncovers a gene code that will unlock the human body's greatest mystery and expose mankind to its greatest threat. As a result, Gawl, Koji, and Ryo—three young scientists from a future period—have traveled back...
(1998)
- Seikimatsu Densetsu: Wonderful Tatsunoko Land (1999)
2000s
- Time Bokan 2000: Kaitou Kiramekiman
Time Bokan 2000: Kaitou Kiramekiman is the eighth in the Time Bokan series. In the near future, the world is shaken by a couple of young thieves named Kiramekiman. They issue warnings before they go into action. Once they set their sights on an object, they never fail to obtain it...
(2000)
- The SoulTaker
is an anime series that focuses on Kyosuke Date who was killed by his mother, and afterward gained the ability to turn into a monster known as "The SoulTaker". The show was Tatsunoko's first attempt at a more adult series...
(2001)
- Yobarete Tobedete! Akubi-chan (2001; spinoff of Hakushon Daimao)
- Nurse Witch Komugi
is an OVA series, which lasted for five episodes . All five episodes were released on DVD in North America by ADV Films...
(co-production with Kyoto Animation) (2002)
- Karas
is a six-part original video animation of the henshin genre. Tatsunoko Production produced it to commemorate its 40th anniversary of anime production. Each Karas episode was first televised in Japan as a pay-per-view program from March 25, 2005, to August 3, 2007, before being released onto DVDs...
(2005) - Tatsunoko's 40th Anniversary work
- Akubi Girl (2006; remake to Yobarete Tobedete! Akubi-chan, a spinoff of Hakushon Daimao)
- Yatterman
is a Japanese anime television series first broadcast from January 1, 1977 to January 27, 1979, comprising 108 episodes. It is the second show in the Time Bokan series by Tatsunoko Productions...
(2008; Remake of 1977 Series)
- Casshern Sins
is a remake of the classic anime series Neo-Human Casshern, produced by Tatsunoko Productions and animated by Madhouse, which premiered in Japan on October 1, 2008....
(2008; Remake of 1973 Series; animation production by Madhouseis a Japanese animation studio, founded in 1972 by ex–Mushi Pro animators including Masao Maruyama, Osamu Dezaki, Rintaro, and Yoshiaki Kawajiri. It has created and helped to produce many well known shows, starting with TV anime series Ace o Nerae! in 1973, and including western favourites Ninja...
)
- Metal Fight Beyblade
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takao Aoki. Originally serialized in CoroCoro Comic from 2000-2002, the individual chapters were collected and published in 14 tankōbon volume by Shogakukan...
(premiered April 5th, 2009; co-production with Synergy SP) http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/mf-beyblade/
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