Which Anime Is Produced By TOHO Animation?

Since 2012, TOHO Animation has been producing some of the best and most loved anime. Owned by TOHO Co., Ltd., TOHO Animation has helped many great anime come to life, but the best ones have gained worldwide popularity and acclaim. These particular anime are filled with great stories, compelling characters, and spectacular animation.

Fans may know some TOHO productions from memory, but some viewers may not know that several beloved anime that are the cornerstone for other animation companies were also backed by TOHO. The anime that TOHO helped produce are among the greatest stories and franchises thanks to all the hard work behind the scenes.

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10 Little Witch Academia Features A Magic School

Little Witch Academia

Akko enrolls at the Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy. She’s not the best student, but her bright attitude is the key to her and her friends’ success.

Release Date

June 30, 2017

Cast

Megumi Han , Fumiko Orikasa , Stephanie Sheh , Noriko Hidaka

Seasons

1

Production Company

Trigger, TOHO animation, Good Smile Company

Number of Episodes

25

Little Witch Academia is a Studio Trigger anime that was also produced by TOHO Animation. The story follows a young witch named Atsuko Kagari who wants to become a witch like her idol, Shining Chariot. However, Atsuko doesn’t seem to be quite as talented as her other classmates.

This anime highlights the importance of friendship and perseverance as Atsuko does her best to prove she’s worthy of being a proper witch. The adorable animation is, in part, thanks to the creative production companies that brought the show to life, and gave it its magical feel. Little Witch Academia is a beautiful show that is perfect for audiences looking for something light and fun.

9 Dr. Stone Teaches Its Audience

Dr. Stone

Awakened into a world where humanity has been petrified, scientific genius Senku and his brawny friend Taiju use their skills to rebuild civilization.

Release Date

August 25, 2019

Cast

Ayumu Murase , Karin Takahashi , Kengo Kawanishi

Seasons

3 Seasons

Creator

Riichiro Inagaki

Production Company

8PAN, TMS Entertainment

Number of Episodes

55 Episodes

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Dr. Stone is a unique anime about a young man working his way through a primitive world using his knowledge of modern science. Senku Ishigami managed to stay alert during his multi-thousand-year-long petrification. Now that he is awake, he plans to help the current villagers develop and rise against the onslaught of “present-day” civilians who are looking to take things back over.

This anime teaches audiences a lot about science through the high-stakes gaze of two warring tribes. Although some things are exaggerated, the show manages to stick mostly to scientific facts, making it a fun and educational watch. Plus, the unique animation style produced in part by TOHO Animation gives the anime the feel of an ancient-setting.

8 Orange Is A Tragic Time Travel Anime

Orange

High school student Naho Takamiya receives a letter from her future self that warns her to avoid mistakes she will make involving a new transfer student, Kakeru Naruse, a troubled boy whom she meets and begins to fall in love with.

Release Date

July 4, 2016

Cast

Jeannie Tirado , Kana Hanazawa , Seiichiro Yamashita , Micah Solusod , Makoto Furukawa

Studio

Telecom Animation Film

Orange is a tragic time travel anime from TOHO Animation about a group of friends who have to rewrite their pasts to save their friend. Naho Takamiya receives letters from her future self, as well as her friends, and they set to work trying to protect their friend Kakeru Naruse’s life.

This poignant anime challenges audiences with existential and moral questions that are sure to stick with them long after the show is over. The group of friends is compelling, which makes the choices they make all the more heartbreaking. The story can get confusing at times, but for patient viewers, it’s a great anime that is sure to make fans cry.

7 Teasing Master Takagi-San Is A Wholesome, Comedic Romance

Teasing Master Takagi-San is a comedy anime about two middle schoolers who try to out-fluster each other. Takagi is great at getting Nishikata to turn red, but when Nishikata tries to return the favor, he’s still the one to look the fool.

Despite Nishikata’s continued failures, he begins to develop feelings for Takagi, while Takagi has had a bit of a crush on him all along. Their story turns increasingly romantic – highlighted by the cutesy animation style. Teasing Master Takagi-san is one of TOHO Animation’s more wholesome offerings, and anime lovers still find it just as endearing today.

6 Beastars Is About More Than Animals

Beastars

In a world of anthropomorphic animals, a reclusive wolf’s complicated relationship with a kindly rabbit is tested by a classmate’s murder, a charismatic deer’s influence, and his own burgeoning predatory instincts.

Release Date

October 10, 2019

Seasons

2

Studio

Orange

Creator

Paru Itagaki

Number of Episodes

24

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Beastars is an anime that isn’t initially associated with TOHO Animation, but they (along with Orange Co., Ltd) helped to create this one-of-a-kind anime. Not only does the show feature anthropomorphic animals, but it also uses mostly computer-generated images to create its animation.

Beastars isn’t for everyone, but for those who are curious, it’s an intriguing show that teaches more about the meaning of humanity than any show about actual humans ever could. The central question that the main character, Legoshi, faces is whether he should continue to live in the shadows, or let his instincts shine through. Legoshi’s story is dark, gory, and complicated, but Orange and TOHO managed to expertly bring Paru Itagaki’s manga to life.

5 The Apothecary Diaries Is Not A Traditional Shojo

The Apothecary Diaries

A young maiden is kidnapped and sold into servitude at the emperor’s palace, where she secretly employs her pharmacist skills with the help of the head eunuch to unravel medical mysteries in the inner court.

Release Date

October 21, 2023

Cast

Aoi Yuki , Katsuyuki Konishi

Seasons

1 Season

Creator

Natsu Hyûga

Production Company

OLM Team Abe, OLM, Oriental Light and Magic (OLM).

The Apothecary Diaries is a newer show about a young apothecary named Mao Mao who gets roped into working for the Emperor’s Interior Palace. Her intellect and sharp wit capture the attention of the gorgeous court eunuch, Jinshi, but Mao Mao is consumed by her work and her deep love of poisons.

Although it has many trappings of a traditional shojo anime, The Apothecary Diaries features numerous harrowing moments and a few mysteries as well. All of this is underscored by stellar animation – produced, in part, by TOHO Animation. The show is currently still airing, meaning fans who have yet to see it still have a chance to catch up with this great anime.

4 Haikyuu!! Is One Of The Best Sports Anime

Haikyuu!!

Determined to be like the volleyball championship’s star player nicknamed “the small giant”, Shoyo joins his school’s volleyball club.

Release Date

April 5, 2014

Cast

Ayumu Murase , Kaito Ishikawa

Seasons

4

Creator

Haruichi Furudate

Production Company

Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS), Production I.G.Production I.G.

Number of Episodes

89

Haikyuu!! is one of the best sports anime available. The inspiring story of Shoyo Hinata’s rise to glory is enough to spur anyone into action. Although Hinata and the rest of the Karasuno volleyball team face many challenges, they remain a steadfast team through it all.

Haikyuu!! is beloved worldwide for its story, and that is in part due to the heart-pounding action scenes created by the animators. Fans can all but feel the force behind every serve and spike, which makes watching Haikyuu!! all the more thrilling.

3 Spy x Family Has Universal Appeal

Spy x Family

A spy on an undercover mission gets married and adopts a child as part of his cover. His wife and daughter have secrets of their own, and all three must strive to keep together.

Release Date

April 9, 2022

Cast

Takuya Eguchi , Atsumi Tanezaki , Saori Hayami

Seasons

2

Studio

Wit Studios / Clover Works

Creator

Tatsuya Endo

Number of Episodes

37

Spy x Family is truly a show that can be enjoyed by fans of all ages. The Forgers are an endearing family who all have their dark secrets – but that is what makes them fun. With a spy, an assassin, and a telepath all living under the same roof, many shenanigans get underway – creating a hilarious and thrilling story.

Loid, Yor, and Anya are all brought to life by Wit Studios and CloverWorks, as well as TOHO Animation. This collaboration has worked to create this fan-favorite anime that has yet to disappoint. While there is still much to be learned about the Forger family and the status of Operation Strix, fans are happy to see that – for the time being – the Forgers seem happy in their lives together as a “family”.

2 My Hero Academia Is Getting Ready For Its Seventh Season

My Hero Academia

Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his life—a lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers. That’s right, in a world where eighty percent of the population has some kind of super-powered “quirk,” Izuku was unlucky enough to be born completely normal. But that’s not enough to stop him from enrolling in one of the world’s most prestigious hero academies.

Release Date

May 5, 2018

Cast

Daiki Yamashita , Justin Briner , Nobuhiko Okamoto , Ayane Sakura

Seasons

6

Production Company

Bones

Number of Episodes

145

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My Hero Academia was animated by Studio Bones but was assisted in production by TOHO Animation. The heroic tale of Izuku Midoriya’s rise to prominence is a harrowing coming-of-age story, punctuated by the political upheaval surrounding Heroes’ roles in society. Through it all, though, Midoriya and his friends remain steadfast in their convictions as heroes and remain on the front lines despite their young ages.

My Hero Academia began as a lot of superhero shows, but now that the anime is coming up on its seventh season, the stakes have never been higher. It is thanks to the entire cast and crew that this anime has run for more than one hundred episodes with many more to come. Fans can only eagerly wait to see what Studio Bones, TOHO Animation, and the entirety of the staff have in store for them in Season 7.

1 Jujutsu Kaisen Is Relentless

Jujutsu Kaisen

A boy swallows a cursed talisman – the finger of a demon – and becomes cursed himself. He enters a shaman’s school to be able to locate the demon’s other body parts and thus exorcise himself.

Release Date

October 2, 2020

Cast

Junya Enoki , Yuma Uchida , Yuichi Nakamura , Adam McArthur , Asami Seto

Seasons

3

Studio

MAPPA

Creator

Gege Akutami

Main Characters

Yuji Itadori, Satoru Gojo, Ryomen Sukuna

Production Company

Mappa, TOHO animation

Number of Episodes

47 Episodes

Jujutsu Kaisen fans are still reeling from the tragedies of the latest season, and it is thanks to Studio MAPPA, TOHO Animation, and others that this bombastic story has come to fruition. The tale of Yuji Itadori and his possession by a Cursed Spirit named Ryoumen Sukuna is a non-stop action romp that has captivated audiences since its first season.

Now that Season 2 has finished, viewers are already champing at the bit to see what the anime has in store for whoever is left after the infamous Shibuya Incident. Since Yuji is a fugitive and a large chunk of Tokyo is destroyed, anime-only fans can only speculate about the thrilling things to come.