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NUT (studio)

NUT Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio subsidiary of Twin Engine founded in 2017 by ex-Madhouse producer Takuya Tsunoki and Chiptune CEO Masayuki Narai. Narai served as president and CEO until his death.

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NUT Co., Ltd.
Native name
株式会社ナット
Kabushiki-gaisha Natto
Company type
Subsidiary
IndustryJapanese animation
Founded2017 (2017)
FoundersTakuya Tsunoki
Masayuki Narai
Headquarters1-24-19 Kamiogi, Suginami, Tokyo, Japan1
ProductsAnimation planning and development
Parent Twin Engine
Websitenutinc.jp

NUT Co., Ltd. (Japanese: 株式会社ナット, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Natto) is a Japanese animation studio subsidiary of Twin Engine 12 founded in 2017 by ex-Madhouse producer Takuya Tsunoki and Chiptune CEO Masayuki Narai.3 Narai served as president and CEO until his death.4

In 2026, the studio was acquired by Twin Engine, becoming part of the Twin Engine Group to strengthen production capabilities and deepen its role in original IP development.2

Works

Television series

Title Director(s) First run start date First run end date Eps Note(s) Ref(s)
Yōjo Senki: Saga of Tanya the Evil Yutaka Uemura January 6, 2017 March 31, 2017 12 Adaptation of the light novel series by Carlo Zen. 5
FLCL Alternative Katsuyuki Motohiro
Yutaka Uemura 		September 8, 2018 October 13, 2018 6 Third season of FLCL.
Co-produced with Production I.G and Revoroot. 		6
Deca-Dence Yuzuru Tachikawa July 8, 2020 September 23, 2020 12 Original work. 7
FLCL: Shoegaze Yutaka Uemura October 1, 2023 October 15, 2023 3 Fifth season of FLCL.
Co-produced with Production I.G. 		8
Bullbuster Hiroyasu Aoki October 4, 2023 December 20, 2023 12 Based on a multimedia franchise by Kadokawa Corporation. 9
Negative Positive Angler Yutaka Uemura October 3, 2024 December 19, 2024 12 Original work. 10
Yōjo Senki: Saga of Tanya the Evil II Takayuki Yamamoto July 2026 TBA TBA Sequel to Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie. 11

Films

Title Director(s) Release Date Note(s) Ref(s)
Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie Yutaka Uemura February 8, 2019 Sequel to Yōjo Senki: Saga of Tanya the Evil. 12
Blue Giant Yuzuru Tachikawa February 17, 2023 Adaptation of the manga series by Shinichi Ishizuka. 13
References

References

  1. "about". nutinc.jp. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  2. "アニメ制作会社NUT、ツインエンジングループ参画のお知らせ". Twin Engine. 2026-03-04.
  3. Dempsey, Liam (August 31, 2022). "Saga of Tanya the Evil Studio NUT Opens Official Twitter Account". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  4. アニメ制作における撮影とCGに強みを持つ 株式会社チップチューンを子会社化　〜アニメの制作体制をさらに強化〜 [Chiptune Inc., Which has Stengths in Photography and CG for Anime Production, Becomes a Subsidiary: Further Strengthening Anime Production Structure] (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. February 17, 2025. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  5. "Yōjo Senki Light Novel Series Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. January 28, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
  6. "FLCL Progressive, FLCL Alternative Anime Films Reveal Video, Visual". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  7. "Mob Psycho 100's Yuzuru Tachikawa Directs Deca-Dence Original TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  8. Otterson, Joe (March 17, 2022). "Adult Swim Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Toonami, Orders Two New 'FLCL' Seasons and 'Housing Complex C' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  9. Chapman, Paul (September 1, 2023). "BULLBUSTER Anime Hits Japanese TV on October 4". Crunchyroll. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  10. "Negative Positive Angler Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs, October 3 Debut". Anime News Network. September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  11. "Saga of Tanya the Evil II TV Anime Reveals July Debut in Video". Anime News Network. March 28, 2026. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
  12. "Saga of Tanya the Evil Sequel Film Reveals 2nd Key Visual, February 8 Premiere". Anime News Network. October 9, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  13. "Blue Giant Anime Film Reveals Main Staff, February 2023 Opening". Anime News Network. June 21, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
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