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Toho Animation Studio

Toho Animation Studio, stylized as TOHO animation STUDIO, is a Japanese animation studio based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, founded in 2017 as IANDA, a joint-venture between developer and publisher ILCA with animation studio Anima. In 2019, the company rebranded to TIA after film and television studio Toho acquired a equity stake in the studio. Toho would acquire a controlling stake in the studio on September 20, 2022, rebranding to its current name.

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Toho Animation Studio
Native name
株式会社TOHO animation STUDIO
Kabushiki-gaisha TOHO animation STUDIO
FormerlyIANDA Co., Ltd. (2017-2019)
TIA Inc. (2019-2022)
Company type
Joint venture
IndustryAnimation studio
FoundedAugust 2, 2017 (2017-08-02)
HeadquartersNishi-Shinjuku,
Shinjuku, Tokyo
,
Japan
OwnerToho (67.4%)
ILCA (32.6%)
Number of employees
34 (as of February 2026)1
Websiteta-studio.co.jp

Toho Animation Studioa, stylized as TOHO animation STUDIO, is a Japanese animation studio based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, founded in 2017 as IANDA, a joint-venture between developer and publisher ILCA with animation studio Anima. In 2019, the company rebranded to TIA after film and television studio Toho acquired a equity stake in the studio. Toho would acquire a controlling stake in the studio on September 20, 2022, rebranding to its current name.2

Works

Television series

Title Director(s) First run
start date 		First run
end date 		Eps Note(s) Ref(s)
Business Fish Takashi Sumida July 7, 2019 August 11, 2019 12 Based on a character created by Quan. 3
Iii Icecrin Juria Matsumuda April 6, 2021 December 21, 2021 Original work.
Co-produced with Shin-Ei Animation. 		4
Iii Icecrin Season 2 July 2, 2022 September 17, 2022 Second season of Iii Icecrin. 5
The Apothecary Diaries Norihiro Naganuma October 22, 2023 March 24, 2024 24 Based on a light novel by Hyūganatsu.
Co-produced with OLM. 		6
Puniru Is a Cute Slime Yūshi Ibe October 6, 2024 December 23, 2024 12 Based on a manga by Maeda-kun. 7
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Norihiro Naganuma (chief)
Akinori Fudesaka 		January 10, 2025 July 4, 2025 24 Second season of The Apothecary Diaries.
Co-produced with OLM. 		8
Puniru Is a Cute Slime Season 2 Yūshi Ibe July 6, 2025 September 21, 2025 12 Second season of Puniru Is a Cute Slime. 9
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 TBA October 2026 TBA TBA Third season of The Apothecary Diaries.
Co-produced with OLM. 		10

Films

Title Director(s) Release date Note(s) Ref(s)
100 Nichikan Ikita Wani Shinichiro Ueda
Miyuki Fukuda 		July 9, 2021 Based on the web manga 100 Nichi Go ni Shinu Wani by Yuuki Kikuchi. 11
Godzilla vs Megalon Takuya Kaminishi and Akihiro Shibata 2023 Debuted at "Godzilla Fest 2023" 1213
Knot (結び) Ryotaro Hirase 2024 1213
Firstline (ファーストライン) China Sui (ﾁﾅ•ｽｨ) 2024 Music by Hayato Sumino 1213
Frail (フレイル) Mabuta Motoki 2024 1213
Untitled The Apothecary Diaries film TBA December 2026 Original work based on a light novel by Hyūganatsu.
Co-produced with OLM. 		10
Notes

Notes

  1. 株式会社TOHO animation STUDIO, Kabushiki-gaisha TOHO animation STUDIO
References

References

  1. "Toho" (PDF). Toho Co., Ltd. April 14, 2026. p. 63. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 22, 2026. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  2. Antonio Pineda, Rafael (September 20, 2022). "TOHO Acquires Controlling Stake in TIA, Renames it to Toho Animation Studio". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 8, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  3. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 21, 2019). "Business Fish 'Motion Capture Anime' Announced With July 7 Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 24, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  4. Antonio Pineda, Rafael (December 16, 2020). "Shinei Animation, Blue Seal Ice Cream Collaborate for iii icecrin TV Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 19, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  5. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 9, 2022). "iii icecrin Anime Gets 2nd Season in July". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  6. Antonio Pineda, Rafael (February 15, 2023). "The Apothecary Diaries Novels About Palace Intrigue Get 2023 TV Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  7. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 16, 2024). "Puniru wa Kawaii Slime TV Anime Reveals Visual, Main Staff". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  8. Luster, Joseph (March 23, 2024). "The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Announced for 2025 Premiere [UPDATED]". Crunchyroll. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  9. Cayanan, Joanna (June 6, 2025). "Puniru is a Kawaii Slime 2nd Season Anime Reveals New Cast, Opening Song, July 6 Debut in New Video". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 6, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  10. Cayanan, Joanna (October 22, 2025). "The Apothecary Diaries Anime Confirms Season 3, Original Film in 2026". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 22, 2025. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  11. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 21, 2021). "100 Nichikan Ikita Wani Anime Film Reveals Teaser Video, New Visual, More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  12. "GEMNIBUS vol.1". GEMSTONE | 東宝株式会社 (in Japanese). Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  13. "Toho Showcases New Talent With Limited Japanese Theatrical Release of GEMNIBUS vol., Featuring Godzilla, Zombies and More!". www.scifijapan.com. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
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