Toei Animation

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Toei Animation (東映アニメーション Tōei Animēshon) is a Japanese animation (anime) studio owned by the Toei Company. Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Yoichi Kotabe have all worked with the company in the past. Since its founding in 1956, Toei has created a large number of TV series, and movies, many popular worldwide. Originally they were Japan’s answer to Disney with many lavishly animated musical films produced from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. Competition from television forced Toei to adopt a style that is more standard in the current world of anime.

Until 1998, Toei Animation was known as Toei Doga (東映動画 Tōei Dōga) (although even at that time the company’s formal English name was indeed “Toei Animation Co. Ltd.”), with “dōga” being the native Japanese word for “animation” which was widely used until the 1970s.

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TV series

Note: This may not be a complete list

  • Ookami Shounen Ken (Ken, the Wolf Boy) (1963-1965)
  • Shounen Ninja Kage no Fujimaru (“Shadow” Fujimaru, the Boy Ninja) (1964-1965)
  • Uchuu Patrol Hopper (Space Patrol Hopper) (Feb. 1965-Nov. 1996)
  • Hustle Punch (1965-1966)
  • Rainbow Sentai Robin (1966-1967)
  • Kaizoku Ouji (“The Prince of Pirates,” or “Pirate Prince”) (May 1966-Nov. 1966)
  • Mahoutsukai Sally (Sally, the Witch) (1st) (1966-1968)
  • Pyunpyunmaru (July 1967-Sept. 1967)
  • Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro (original) (1968-1969)
  • Cyborg 009 (original) (Apr. 1968-Sept. 1968)
  • Akane-chan (Apr. 1968-Sept. 1968)
  • Himitsu no Akko-chan (Akko-chan’s Secret) (1969-1970, 1988-1989, 1998-1999) a.k.a. The Magic Mirror
  • Mohretsu Atarou (1st) (1969-1970)
  • Tiger Mask (1969-1971)
  • Kick no Oni (Demon Kick) (1970-1971)
  • Mahou no Mako-chan (“Mako-chan’s Magic” or, “Magical Mako-chan”) (1970-1971) - based on the story of The Little Mermaid, though it was an original work from Toei screenwriter Masaki Tsuji
  • Sarutobi Ecchan (1971-1972) (note: “Ecchan” is the nickname of main character Etsuko)
  • Apacchi (“Apache”?) Yakyuugun (“The Apacchis”; lit. “Apacchi Baseball Team”) (1971-1972)
  • Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro (2nd) (1971-1972)
  • Genshi Shonen Ryu (1971-1972)
  • Mahou Tsukai Chappy (Apr. 1972-Dec. 1972)
  • Devilman (original TV series) (1972-1973)
  • Mazinger series
  • Babel Ni-Sei (Babel II) (Jan. 1973-Sept. 1973)
  • Microid S (Apr. 1973-Oct. 1973)
  • Miracle Shoujo Limit-chan (1973-1974) a.k.a. Cybernella
  • Dororon Enma-kun (1973-1974)
  • Cutey Honey (1973-1974)
  • Majokko megu chan (Little Witch Meg) (1974-1975)
  • Getter Robo series
    • Getter Robo (original) (1974-1975)
    • Getter Robo G (1975-1976)
    • Getter Robo Gō (1991-1992)
  • Calimero (1974-1975)
  • Shounen Tokugawa-ke Kou (lit. “The Peaceful House of Young Tokugawa”) (Apr. 1975-Sept. 1975)
  • Koutetsu Jiigu (Steel Jeeg) (1975-1976)
  • Ikyuu-san (1975-1982)
  • Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking (1976-1977)
  • Machine Hayabusa (Apr. 1976-Sept. 1976)
  • Robot Romance Trilogy
    • Choudenjin Robo Combattler V (1976-1977) (co-produced with Sunrise)
    • Choudenjin Machine Voltes V (1977-1978) (co-production with Sunrise)
    • Toushou Daimos (Brave Leader Daimos) (1978-1979) (co-production with Sunrise)
  • Magne-Robo Ga-kin (Magnetic Robot Ga-kin) (1976-1977)
  • Candy Candy (1976-1979)
  • Jetter Marusu [Mars] (Feb. 1977-Sept. 1977)
  • Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace (Planetery Robot Danguard Ace) (1977-1978)
  • Choujin Sentai Baratack (related somewhat to the Super Sentai series) (1977-1978)
  • Arrow Emblem Grand Prix Taka (Hawk) (1977-1978)
  • Captain Harlock (Uchū kaizoku Captain Harlock) (1978-1979)
  • SF Saiyuki Starzinger (Sci-Fi Journey to the West: Starzinger) (1978-1979)
  • Galaxy Express 999 (Ginga Tetsudou 999) (original TV series) (1978-1981)
  • Captain Future (1978-1979)
  • Hana no Ko Lunlun (Lit. “Lunlun the Flower Girl”) (1979-1980) a.k.a. Angel
  • Cyborg 009 (color remake) (1979-1980) (co-production with Sunrise)
  • Mirai Robo Dartanius (Future Robot Dartanius) (1979-1980) (co-production with Sunrise)
  • Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero Arthur (Go Arthur: Story of the Knights of the Round Table [loose translation]) (1979-1980)
  • Mahou Shoujo Lalabel (1980-1981)
  • Moero Arthur: Hakuba Ouji (Go Arthur: The White Horse Prince) (Apr. 1980-Sept. 1980)
  • Ganbare Genki (Do Your Best, Genki [loose translation]) (1980-1981)
  • Hello! Sandibel (Mar. 1981-Sept. 1981) a.k.a. Hello Sandybelle, Sandy Jonquille
  • Dr. Slump and Arale-chan (1981-1986)
  • Shin Taketori Monogatari: Sen Nen Jo Ou (The Queen of a Thousand Years; also “Queen Millenia”) (1981-1982)
  • Tiger Mask Ni-Sei (Tiger Mask Second Generation) (1981-1982)
  • Honey Honey no Suteki na Boken (The Wonderful Adventures of Honey Honey) (1981-1982) (made by Toei Korea for Kokusai Eigasha)
  • Asari-chan (1982-1983)
  • Pataliro (1982-1983)
  • The Kabocha Wine (The Pumpkin Wine) (1982-1984)
  • Captain Harlock Endless Road SSX (Waga seishun no Arcadia—Mugen kidō SSX) (1982-1983)
  • Ai Shite Knight (or “Night”) (1983-1984) (AKA Kiss Me Licia, Embrasse-moi Lucile, Rock & Roll Kids)
  • Kinnikuman (1983-1986)
  • Stop!! Hibari-kun! (1983-1984)
  • Bemu Bemu Hunter: Gotengu Tenmaru (May 1983-Oct. 1983)
  • Voltron series (1984-1989)
    • Hyakujuo Golion (Lion Voltron) (1981-1982)
    • Kikou Kantai Dairugger XV (Vehicle Voltron) (1982-1983)
    • Kosoku Denjin Albegas (Gladiator Voltron) (1983-1984) (English version was planned but never aired)
  • The Transformers series (1984-1990) (except for the original American-produced series which was dubbed in Japanese by Toei)
  • Yume Senshi Wingman (Dream Warrior Wingman) (1984-1985)
  • Tongari Boushi no Memoru (U.S. title: “Wee Wendy”; released as compilation film by Celebrity Home Entertainment) (Mar. 1984-Sept. 1984)
  • Video Senshi (Warrior) Laserian (1984-1985)
  • GU-GU Ganmu (1984-1985)
  • Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) (1984-1988)
  • Hāi! Step Jun (Yeah! Step Jun) (1985-1986)
  • Konpora Kid (June 1985-Dec. 1985)
  • Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro (3rd) (1985-1988)
  • Maple Town Monogatari (Maple Town Stories) (1986-1987; broadcast in the US on Nickelodeon as simply Maple Town)
  • Dragon Ball series (1986-1997)
  • Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin (Silver Fang: “Shooting Star” Gin) (Apr. 1986-Sept. 1986)
  • Gou Q [Goukyuu] Chouji Ikkiman (Fastball Superboy Ikkiman) (Apr. 1986-Nov. 1986)
  • Saint Seiya (Knights of the Zodiac) (1986-1989)
  • Shin Maple Town Monogatari: Palm Town Hen (New Maple Town Stories: Palm Town Saga) (Jan. 1987-Dec. 1987)
  • Bikkuriman series (“Bikkuriman 2000” was not made by Toei, and is therefore not listed here)
    • Bikkuriman (1987-1989)
    • Shin (New) Bikkuriman (1989-1990)
    • Super Bikkuriman (1992-1993)
  • Kamen no Ninja Aka Kage (Masked Ninja Red Shadow) (1987-1988)
  • Lady Lady!! (1987-1988)
  • Toushou!! Ramen Man (Brave Leader!!: Ramen Man; Kinnikuman spinoff) (Jan. 1988-Sept. 1988)
  • Sakigake!! Otoko Juku (Charge!! The Man School) (Feb. 1988-Nov. 1988)
  • Hello! Lady Lin (sequel to Lady Lady!!) (1988-1989)
  • Akuma-kun (1989-1990)
  • Mahoutsukai Sally (2nd) (1989-1991)
  • Karioge-kun (1989-1990)
  • Mohretsu Atarou (2nd) (Apr. 1990-Dec. 1990)
  • Magical Taruruuto-kun (1990-1992)
  • Goldfish Warning! (Kingyo Chūihō!) (1991-1992)
  • Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsu Hen (The “Planet Kinniku Crown Contest” Saga) (1991-1992)
  • Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (Dai’s Great Advanture) (1991-1992)
  • Sailor Moon series (1992-1996)
    • Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon (1992-1993)
    • Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R (1993-1994)
    • Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S (1994-1995)
    • Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Super-S (1995-1996)
    • Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars (1996-1997)
  • Ghost Sweeper Mikami (1993-1994)
  • Slam Dunk (1993-1996)
  • Aoki Densetsu (Blue Legend) Shoot! (1993-1994)
  • Marmalade Boy (1994-1995)
  • Shinken Densetsu Tight Road (Oct. 1994-Dec. 1994)
  • Kuusou Kagaku Sekai (Fantastic Science World) Gulliver Boy (Jan. 1995-Dec. 1995)
  • Marchen (pronounced “MARE-hen”) Oukoku (Kingdom) (Apr. 1995-Sept. 1995)
  • Gokinjo Monogatari (1995-1996)
  • Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro (4th) (1996-1998)
  • Hell Teacher Nūbē (1996-1997)
  • Hana Yori Dango (Boys Over Flowers) (1996-1997)
  • Cutey Honey Flash (1997-1998)
  • Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (Young Kindaichi’s Casebook; see “Kindaichi Case Files”) (1997-2000)
  • Azumi: Mamma Mia! (July 1997-Oct. 1997)
  • Yume no Crayon Oukoku (lit. “The Crayon Kingdom of Dreams”) (1997-1999)
  • Hanitarou Desu (It’s Hanitarou) (1997-1998)
  • Dr. Slump (2nd series) (1997-1999)
  • Haruniwa Zoku San nin me (lit. “The Third of the Haruniwa Family”) (Jan. 1998-Mar. 1998)
  • Mifapu (1998-1999)
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! (first TV series, not Duel Monsters) (Apr. 1998-Oct. 1998)
  • Mamotte Shugogetten (1998-1999)
  • Ojamajo Doremi series (1999-2004)
  • Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne (Jeanne: The Kamikaze Thief) (1999-2000)
  • Digimon series (1999-????)
  • One Piece (1999, still on air)
  • Mushrambo (“Shinzo” in most international markets) (Feb. 2000-Sept. 2000)
  • Shoubushi Densetsu Tetsuya (Tetsuya, the Legendary Gambler) (2000-2001)
  • “Pipo Papo Patoru-kun” (literal romanization) (2000-2001)
  • Nono-chan (2001-2002)
  • Kanon (Jan. 2002-Mar. 2002)
  • Kinnikuman II Sei (Ultimate Muscle) (Jan. 2002-Dec. 2002)
  • Tsuri Baka Nisshi (Stupid Fishing Journal) (2002-2003)
  • Ashita no Nadja (lit. “Nadja of Tomarrow”) (2003-2004)
  • Konjiki no Gash Bell! (Zatch Bell) (2003-2006)
  • Air Master (Apr. 2003-Sept. 2003)
  • Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (2003-2005)
  • Pretty Cure (2004-2005)
  • Kinnikuman II Sei: Ultimate Muscle (Japanese broadcast of American second season) (Apr. 2004-June 2004)
  • Ring ni Kakero 1 (“Put It All in the Ring”; rough translation) (Oct. 2004-Dec. 2004)
  • Beet the Vandel Buster (Bouken Oh Beet) (2004-2005)
  • Digimon X-Evolution (“Zevolution”) ( 2005)
  • Xenosaga: The Animation (Jan. 2005-Mar. 2005)
  • Pretty Cure: Max Heart (2005-2006)
  • Beet the Vandel Buster: Excelion (Oct. 2005-present)
  • Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu (sic) (Nov. 2005-present)
  • Ayakashi: Classic Japanese Horror (Jan. 2006-present)
  • Pretty Cure: Splash Star (Feb. 2006-present)
  • Air Gear (Apr.2006-present)
  • Ring ni Kakero 1: Nichi-bei Kessen Hen (“Japan vs. USA” saga) (Apr. 2006-present)
  • Kami-sama Kazoku (The God Family) (coming May 18th 2006)
  • Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z (status unknown)
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Movies

Although known internationally for their animation division, Toei is, first and foremost, one of Japan’s most prominent motion picture studios (similar to Warner Bros. [which also has an animation division], Disney, MGM, etc, in the United States). Below are just a few of the many movies they have made over the years:

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Controversy regarding Toei Animation

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In recent years, Toei has been becoming more and more infamous and criticized in its relations between American fans of their shows and themselves. This relationship issue first started when Toei announced that “Toei Animation Inc.” (a U.S. subsidiary), with the help of Geneon’s US Branch, would release Slam Dunk and Air Master in 2004. The releases were generally regarded as being of low quality due to the bad dubbing and the use of “dub titles” (that meaning, using the dub’s script as the basis for the subtitles rather than the original Japanese dialogue) and the releases of volume three of both releases disappeared from note some time after.

In addition to this, Toei also revoked the rights to the Sailor Moon anime series in the US (and by extension, the UK prints of the dubbed version) shortly after Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon began in Japan with no given explanation as to why. It has also been noted that Toei refuses to allow the final season of Sailor Moon (“Sailor Stars”) to be seen in the West, due its somewhat controversial new characters, the Sailor Starlights. It is worth noting that Toei and Sailor Moon's creator, Naoko Takeuchi (who was involved with Toei's live-action version of Sailor Moon), are currently engaged in a copyright dispute and that this could be the reason why the fifth season has not had a chance to be licensed, and/or why all U.S. licenses were revoked.

Many fans of the original Japanese Dragon Ball series are unhappy about the company giving the rights to the series to FUNimation, especially considering the fact that Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT underwent through so many changes, from the editing of content, music changes all the way to completely rewriting and punching-up the original Japanese scripts in order to “Americanize” these shows and to make them apeealing to 6-11 year old kids, which FUNimation considers them as the main demographic for DB/Z/GT, despite the series’ popoularity with 18-34 year old men as well. Because of this, the American versions of Dragon Ball series seem like completely separate shows from their original Japanese counterparts. Another interesting aspect is that Toei, in order to be the full owner of Dragon Ball Z/GT, cut out the Japanese next episode proviews, in which main character Goku narrates the sneak peek, from the master tapes of the episodes, which they provide to FUNimation. The sound quality of these master tapes are in poor quality mono as well. That was done to discourage the Japanese fans from importing the uncut DVDs that’re being released in US by FUNimation. Due to that, many fans feel that they’re being cheated out of experiencing the 100% uncut Japanese Dragon Ball Z.

Finally, Toei’s choice in who to give the rights to their shows has also caused controversy, specifically in regards to One Piece, Oja Majo Doremi (renamed, Magical “DoReMi”; note the different spelling) and recently, Pretty Cure, all of which were licensed to 4Kids. Fans of One Piece, Pretty Cure and other shows that 4Kids had licensed from Toei, feel that the English-speaking fans are snubbed out of seeing the show the way Japanese fans had, due to 4Kids’ policy to heavily alter the shows they have licensed in the every aspect possible. And due to fact that 4Kids do not release dual-language uncut DVDs for their shows, and instead only release edited, dub-only versions, many fans are left irate.

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