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Studio Pierrot was founded in May 1979 by four animators Yuji Nunokawa, Hisayuki Toriumi, Mitsuo Kaminashi and Masami Annou. These founders had previously worked at Tatsunoko Production and Mushi Production before establishing their own studio in Mitaka, Tokyo.
Kazumichi Ueda serves as CEO and president following Michiyuki Honma's retirement on the 2nd of July 2024. Keiro Itsumi holds the position of second president under the dual representative structure adopted by the company.
Naruto aired from October 2002 through February 2007 with 220 episodes directed by Hayato Date. Bleach ran from October 2004 to March 2012 for 366 episodes while Yu Yu Hakusho broadcast between October 1992 and January 1995 for 112 episodes.
Yu Yu Hakusho won the Animage Anime Grand Prix Award in 1994 and Gensomaden Saiyuki received the same award in 2000. These accolades recognized the studio's ability to create series that resonated deeply with Japanese animation audiences.
Studio Pierrot entered into a capital and business partnership with Asahi Production on the 18th of April 2025. This agreement marked significant structural changes within the company as it navigated modern industry challenges.