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Toei Animation was founded on the 23rd of January 1948 under the name Japan Animated Films. The studio was established by animators Kenzō Masaoka and Sanae Yamamoto in the aftermath of World War II. The name was changed to Toei Animation in 1956 following a purchase by the Toei Company.
Toei Animation produced Sally the Witch as one of the first color anime series to air in 1966. The show ran for 109 episodes and introduced the concept of the magical girl genre to the world. This series marked a seismic shift in Japanese animation history by transforming the medium from a niche hobby into a global cultural force.
Toei Animation released Mazinger Z in 1972, which marked a turning point by introducing the concept of the giant robot as a central character. The show spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs including Great Mazinger and Getter Robo. This series established the mecha genre as a cornerstone of Toei Animation's identity.
The Dragon Ball series began in 1984 and is based on the manga by Akira Toriyama. It has become the most successful and influential franchise in the history of Toei Animation. The series has spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs including Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Super.
The One Piece series has over 1,155 episodes as of 2025, making it the longest-running anime series in history. The series began in 1999 and is based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda. It has become a global phenomenon and helped to define the adventure genre.
Toei Animation announced the establishment of a new animation production label called Eterna Animation. This label will focus on original works as part of the studio's strategy to continue innovating and expanding its reach. The studio also opened a new studio in Osaka to address labor shortages in the Japanese animation industry.