
Japan's anime studios have captured the world's attention. In this program, we go behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the most prominent studios — usually closed to the public — to find out the secrets behind their creativity.
Episodes
Ran for 1 season and 7 episodes (2021 to 2025)
Saya IchikawaSelf - Narrator
Mitsuhisa IshikawaSelf - Production I.G President & CEO
Takayuki GotoSelf - Chief Animation Director
Koji TanakaSelf - CGI Producer
Mamoru OshiiSelf - Ghost in the Shell Director
Kazuchika KiseSelf - Animation Director
Masashi AndoSelf - The Deer King Director
Taiki SakuraiSelf - Netflix, Chief Producer, Anime
Akira SaitohSelf - Sol Levante Director
Masahiko OtsukaSelf - CEO
Hiroyuki ImaishiSelf - Director
Yoh YoshinariSelf - Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Character Designer
George WadaSelf - WIT STUDIO CEO / Self - Production I.G Vice President & WIT STUDIO President
Tetsuya NakatakeSelf - Producer
Tetsuro ArakiSelf - Director
Kyoji AsanoSelf - Character Designer & Chief Animation Director
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For this episode, we visit Production I.G, an anime studio with a massive international fanbase thanks to its stylish and realistic productions like "Ghost in the Shell."

In this episode, we take a look at TRIGGER which has been sharing its work with the world including "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" and "Gridman." TRIGGER is known for creating original works packed with creativity. Anime fans have gravitated to the studio's unique worldview, with stories, characters and settings built from scratch.

This time, we feature WIT STUDIO, an anime studio known for international hits like "SPY×FAMILY" and "Ranking of Kings." Learn the secrets of their creativity and international success directly from the studio's CEO, directors and animators.

This time, we're featuring MADHOUSE, an anime studio with over 50 years of history. Go behind the scenes of recent productions like OVERLORD, Sonny Boy, and A Place Further than the Universe. Plus, get an exclusive look into an internal production meeting for the feature length release of OVERLORD.

In this episode, we're featuring TMS ENTERTAINMENT, a long-established studio celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024. Known for beloved hits like Lupin the 3rd, Detective Conan and Dr.STONE, the veteran studio shares its secrets behind anime creation as well as a special look at some initiatives the studio is undertaking to promote sustainability in the Japanese anime industry.

ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION dives into the world of Japanese anime and manga, both of which have gained immense global followings. This episode spotlights CloverWorks, the acclaimed animation studio established in 2018, celebrated for its stunning visuals and dramatic storytelling. Join us behind the scenes of their latest film project. Plus, get insights from anime opening experts and discover how they continue to raise the next generation of talented animators.

ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION dives into the creative secrets of Japan's world-famous anime and manga. This episode highlights renowned anime studio Pierrot, known for countless international hits. Hear creators share untold stories behind the global phenomenon NARUTO and get an exclusive look at the production process of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War. Join us and discover the unwavering passion for anime that has defined Pierrot's 45-year legacy.


