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Native name | 株式会社プロダクション・アイジー |
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Romanized name | Kabushiki-gaisha Purodakushon Ai Jī |
Formerly | I.G Tatsunoko (1987 - 1993) |
Company type | Kabushiki gaisha |
Industry | Animation |
Founded | December 15, 1987 |
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Headquarters | , Japan |
Area served | Worldwide |
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Number of employees | 219 (2022) |
Parent | IG Port |
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Website | www |
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Production I.G, Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社プロダクション・アイジー, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Purodakushon Ai Jī) is a Japanese animation studio and production enterprise. Headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo Production I.G was founded on December 15, 1987, by producer Mitsuhisa Ishikawa and character designer Takayuki Goto as "I.G Tatsunoko", a branch studio of the animation giant Tatsunoko Production, changing its name to the current Production I.G in September 1993. The letters I and G derive from the names of the company founders. Since 2007, Production I.G is a subsidiary of the IG Port holding company. Ishikawa was president and CEO of the studio until August 2022 when that position was given to George Wada with Ishikawa remaining as chairman of the company.
Since its inception, Production I.G has been involved in the creation of theatrical films such as Patlabor 2, Ghost in the Shell (which would spawn a media franchise), Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, animated sequences in Kill Bill Vol. 1, among other works. It has also worked on anime television series such as Blood+, Guilty Crown, Kuroko's Basketball, Psycho-Pass, Haikyu!! among others. The studio has been involved in the production of numerous original video animations (OVAs) and original net animations (ONAs). It is also known in the video game industry for developing intros, cut-scenes and artwork for games such as Bandai Namco's Tales series.
History
Founding and early history (1987–1993)
Production I.G was founded on December 15, 1987, by producer Mitsuhisa Ishikawa and character designer Takayuki Goto.[Web 2] The letters I and G refer to Ishikawa and Goto's initials, respectively.[1] According to Ishikawa, using initials was Goto's idea.[2] Prior to the founding of Production I.G, Ishikawa worked for Tatsunoko Production where he was tasked to produce the 1987 series Zillion. Ishikawa gathered staff to form the "Tatsunoko Production Branch" studio that worked on the Zillion series.[3][Web 3][4] After completing the production of Zillion, Ishikawa founded a studio to prevent the staff from dispersing naming it "I.G Tatsunoko."[3][4][5] Ishikawa would later say that he added "Tatsunoko" as he thought this could lead to more work for the studio.[2] Goto previously founded and ran studio "Chime," but found it difficult to manage others and wanted to focus more on animation leaving Ishikawa to take care of management. Animator Kazuchika Kise also joined the studio early on.[4]
Ishikawa said that the studio's primary goals were to "concentrate on projects led by lively young creators who would support the anime industry in the future"[2] and creating anime feature films that would appeal to wider audiences rather than strictly to otaku.[6] Takashi Nakamura, Koichi Mashimo, Hiroyuki Okiura, Kazuchika Kise, Mizuho Nishikubo and Mamoru Oshii helped out in production during the studio's beginnings as a subcontractor while Kyoto Animation's Hideaki Hatta invested in the company.[2]
As I.G Tatsunoko, the studio worked on numerous original video animations (OVAs) such as The Heroic Legend of Arslan[Web 4] and Please Save My Earth.[7] In 1989, the studio helped produce the feature-length cinematic anime Patlabor: The Movie together with Studio Deen[8] and, in 1993, the studio produced the sequel Patlabor 2: The Movie.[9] The studio changed its name to the current "Production I.G" in September of 1993.[Web 5]
Expansion of the studio (1995–2008)
After the studio's name change, Production I.G expanded its work into films and television series. In 1995, the studio produced the 1995 film Ghost in the Shell directed by Mamoru Oshii.[10] The film would go on to spawn a media franchise that includes a sequel film released in 2005[11] and television series that ran from 2002 until 2005.[12] According to Ishikawa, Ghost in the Shell was a "turning point" for Production I.G as it allowed the studio to break away from subcontracting work to become more involved with productions.[4]
During this time, the studio also produced the 1999 film Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade directed by Hiroyuki Okiura[13] and produced the animated sequences in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1.[14] The studio began branching out into the production of original television series starting with Blood+,[15] an anime series based on its 2000 film Blood: The Last Vampire.[16] Production I.G also began its collaboration with the group Clamp adapting their manga series: xxxHolic into a television series in 2006[17] and producing the 2011 anime series Blood-C which served as a sequel to Blood+.[18]
Apart from its animation production, Production I.G also began its expansion, forming subsidiary studios: studio Xebec in May 1995[19] and Bee Train, founded by Koichi Mashimo in early 1997, as a studio that could work on small productions and "nurture" the creative spirit of its staff members.[20] In 2006, Bee Train became an independent studio and Ishikawa stepped down as an executive in the company.[21]
The studio also underwent several structural changes. In April 1998, it incorporated to become "Production I.G, Inc." and in September 2000 merged with "Ing", a company Production I.G established in June 1990.[Web 5] Ing served as a means of easier handling of production matters.[4] On July 4, 2007, the company announced a merger with Mag Garden, forming a new holding company named IG Port which became the parent company of Production I.G, Signal.MD and Xebec.[22] Xebec remained part of IG Port until November 20, 2018, when it was sold to Sunrise. On January 12, 2018, Xebec's subsidiary, Xebeczwei, was given to Production I.G as a subsidiary renamed to IGzwei following the transfer.[19]
Continued television work, leadership changes (2009–present)
After becoming an IG Port subsidiary, Production I.G continued its work on anime television series with original works and adaptations. In 2009, the studio produced its original series Eden of the East[23] that was bookended with two theatrical films released in 2009 and 2010.[24] In 2011, the studio produced the original series Guilty Crown directed by Tetsuro Araki.[25] In 2012, the studio produced the Psycho-Pass television series.[26]
Production I.G is closer to several divisions working under the same name (such as with Sunrise) than it is to being a single studio. These different studios are known as different "sections" in reference to the studio's Ghost in the Shell franchise. In 2011, Section 6 head George Wada and animation producer Tetsuya Nakatake approached Ishikawa with the intention of founding a new studio under Production I.G to allow for more creative freedoms and faster production processes than were available at I.G itself. On June 1, 2012, Wit Studio was founded, with the studio's first project being Attack on Titan, which I.G assisted in producing.[27]
During this time, Production I.G produced a number of sports related anime series: Kuroko's Basketball, which ran for three seasons from 2012 until 2015,[28] The Prince of Tennis II, which ran for a season in 2012,[29] Haikyu!!, which ran for four seasons from 2014 until 2020[30] and Aoashi, which ran for a season in 2022.[31]
On June 5, 2017, Production I.G launched an anime streaming app called Tate Anime (Vertical Anime). The anime that were streamed on the app were series of shorts that had 10 3-minute long episodes each.[32] In May 2018, it was announced that Tate Anime would be replaced with a new app called Anime Beans.[33] On December 18, 2018, Anime Beans was launched worldwide, excluding China, with 10 titles available with English subtitles.[34] The app ended service on March 31, 2023.[35]
On June 25, 2022, Production I.G announced that current executive vice-president George Wada was to become President and CEO of the studio, while current President and CEO Mitsuhisa Ishikawa would become Chairman. The changes took effect on August 30, 2022.[36]
Works
It has been suggested that this article should be split into a new article titled List of Production I.G works. (discuss) (August 2023) |
Television series
Year | Title | Director(s) | Eps. | Notes | Refs. |
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1987 | Zillion | Mizuho Nishikubo[a] | 31[b] | As I.G Tatsunoko with Tatsunoko Production. | [38] |
1994–1995 | Blue Seed | Jun Kamiya | 26 | Based on the manga series by Yuzo Takada. Produced with Ashi Productions. | [39] |
2001–2002 | Vampiyan Kids | Masatsugu Arakawa | 26[c] | Original work. | [40] |
PaRappa the Rapper | Hiroaki Sakurai | 30 | Based on the video game of the same name. Production co-operation with J.C. Staff. | [Web 6] | |
2002–2005 | Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex | Kenji Kamiyama | 52[d] | Second season titled Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd Gig ran for 26 episodes from 2004 to 2005. | [12] |
2003–2004 | Cromartie High School | Hiroaki Sakurai | 26 | Based on the manga series by Eiji Nonaka. | [42] |
2004–2005 | Windy Tales | Junji Nishimura | 13 | Original story by Minami Otori. | [43] |
Otogi Zoshi | Mizuho Nishikubo | 26 | Original work. | [44] | |
2005–2006 | IGPX Immortal Grand Prix | Mitsuru Hongo | 26 | Collaborative project with Cartoon Network. | [45] |
Blood+ | Junichi Fujisaku | 50 | Original work. | [15] | |
2006–2007 | Le Chevalier D'Eon | Kazuhiro Furuhashi | 24 | Based on an original story by Tow Ubukata. | [46] |
2006–2008 | xxxHolic | Tsutomu Mizushima | 37[e] | Based on the manga by the group Clamp. Ran for two seasons for a total of 37 episodes. | [17] |
2007 | Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit | Kenji Kamiyama | 26 | Based on the novel by Nahoko Uehashi. | [49] |
Reideen | Mitsuru Hongo | 26 | Remake of TV series Brave Reideen. | [50] | |
Ani*Kuri15 | Mamoru Oshii[f] Atsushi Takeuchi[g] |
15 | 15 episode series with Production I.G producing two episodes. | [51] | |
2007–2008 | Ghost Hound | Ryūtarō Nakamura | 22 | Original work created with Masamune Shirow. | [52] |
2008 | Library War | Takayuki Hamana | 12[h] | Based on the light novel series by Hiro Arikawa. | [53] |
Real Drive | Kazuhiro Furuhashi | 26 | Original work created with Masamune Shirow. | [54] | |
Sands of Destruction[i] | Shunsuke Tada | 13 | Based on the video game of the same name.[55] | [56] | |
2009 | Erin | Takayuki Hamana | 50 | Based on the novel by Nahoko Uehashi. | [57] |
Eden of the East | Kenji Kamiyama | 11 | Original work. | [23] | |
2009–2010 | Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings | Itsuro Kawasaki[j] Kazuya Nomura[k] |
24 | Based on the Capcom video game series of the same name. Ran for two seasons. | [58] |
2009–present | Kimi ni Todoke | Hiro Kaburagi[l] Kenichi Matsuzawa[m] |
38 | Based on the manga by Karuho Shiina. | [59] |
2010 | Shoka[n] | Makoto Yamada | 1 | Based on a script written by Kenji Saido who won the grand prize at the 7th Animax Award in 2008.[61] | [60] |
2011 | Moshidora | Takayuki Hamana | 10 | Based on the novel by Natsumi Iwasaki. | [62] |
Bunny Drop | Kanta Kamei | 11 | Based on the manga by Yumi Unita. | [63] | |
Blood-C | Tsutomu Mizushima | 12 | Original work, Created in collaboration with Clamp. | [18] | |
2011–2013 | You're Being Summoned, Azazel | 26[o] | Based on the manga by Yasuhisa Kubo. Ran for two 13-episode seasons. | [68] | |
2011–2012 | Guilty Crown | Tetsuro Araki | 22 | Original work. | [25] |
2012–2015 | Kuroko's Basketball | Shunsuke Tada | 75[p] | Based on the manga by Tadatoshi Fujimaki. Ran for three 25-episode seasons. | [28] |
2012 | The Prince of Tennis II | Hideyo Yamamoto | 13 | Based on the manga by Takeshi Konomi, the sequel to The Prince of Tennis. Produced with M.S.C. | [29] |
Shining Hearts | Itsuro Kawasaki | 12 | Based on the video game of the same name. | [73] | |
2012–2013 | Robotics;Notes | Kazuya Nomura | 22 | Based on the visual novel by Mages. | [74] |
Psycho-Pass | Katsuyuki Motohiro[q] Naoyoshi Shiotani[r] |
22 | Original work. | [26] | |
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet | Kazuya Murata | 13[s] | Original work. | [77] | |
2013 | Genshiken: Second Generation | Tsutomu Mizushima | 13 | Genshiken Nidaime in Japanese. Based on the manga by Shimoku Kio. | [78] |
2013–2016 | Ace of Diamond | Mitsuyuki Masuhara | 126[t] | Based on the manga by Yuji Terajima. Co-production with Madhouse with Production I.G working on two seasons. Season 1 ran for 75 episodes 2013–2015. Season 2 ran for 51 episodes 2015–2016. | [81] |
2014–2020 | Haikyu!! | Susumu Mitsunaka[u] Masako Sato[v] |
85[w] | Based on the manga by Haruichi Furudate. Seasons 1–2 ran for 25 episodes 2014–2016. Season 3 ran for 10 episodes in 2016. Season 4 ran for 25 episodes in 2020. | [30] |
2014 | Ao Haru Ride | Ai Yoshimura | 12 | Based on the manga by Io Sakisaka. | [87] |
2015 | Maria the Virgin Witch | Gorō Taniguchi | 12 | Based on the manga by Masayuki Ishikawa. | [88] |
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture | Kazuchika Kise | 10 | TV version of the four-part original video animation (OVA) titled Ghost in the Shell: Arise that was shown in theaters in 2013 and 2014. | [89] | |
Attack on Titan: Junior High | Yoshihide Ibata | 12 | Based on the manga by Saki Nakagawa that was itself based on the original manga by Hajime Isayama. | [90] | |
2015–2017 | Pikaia! | Daiki Tomiyasu | 26 | Production with OLM and NHK. Ran for two 13-episode seasons: Season 1 in 2015 and Season 2 in 2017. | [91] |
2016 | Joker Game | Kazuya Nomura | 12 | Based on the novel series by Koji Yanagi. | [92] |
2017 | Atom: The Beginning | Tatsuo Sato Katsuyuki Motohiro[x] |
12 | Based on the manga by Tetsurō Kasahara. | [93] |
Welcome to the Ballroom | Yoshimi Itazu | 24 | Based on the manga by Tomo Takeuchi. | [94] | |
Magical Circle Guru Guru | Hiroshi Ikehata | 24 | Based on the manga by Hiroyuki Etō. | [95] | |
2018 | Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These | Shunsuke Tada | 12 | Based on the novels by Yoshiki Tanaka. | [96] |
FLCL Progressive | Katsuyuki Motohiro[y] Yutaka Uemura (Alternative) |
6 | Second season of FLCL. Produced in collaboration with Adult Swim. | [97] | |
FLCL Alternative | Third season of FLCL. Produced in collaboration with Adult Swim and general animation production by Nut and Revoroot. | ||||
2018 | Run with the Wind | Kazuya Nomura | 23 | Based on the novel by Shion Miura. | [98] |
2019–2020 | Case File nº221: Kabukicho | Ai Yoshimura | 24[z] | Original work. | [100] |
2019–2021 | Chūka Ichiban! | Itsuro Kawasaki | 24 | Based on the manga by Etsushi Ogawa. Produced with NAS. Ran for two 12-episode seasons. | [101] |
2019 | Psycho-Pass 3 | Naoyoshi Shiotani | 8 | Sequel to Psycho-Pass 2. | [102] |
2020 | Noblesse | Zdroj:https://en.wikipedia.org?pojem=Production_I.G.