When was Toei Animation founded and by whom?
Toei Animation was founded on the 23rd of January 1948, as Japan Animated Films by animators Kenzō Masaoka and Sanae Yamamoto. Toei Company purchased the studio in 1956 and renamed it.
Questions about Toei Animation
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the official mascot of Toei Animation?
Pero, the hero cat from Toei Animation's 1969 film adaptation of Puss in Boots, is the studio's official mascot.
What happened during the Toei Animation ransomware attack in 2022?
On the 6th of March 2022, an unauthorized third party breached Toei Animation's network, forcing the suspension of its online store and internal systems. The attack disrupted broadcasts including One Piece and delayed Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero to the 11th of June 2022. Toei resumed broadcasting on the 6th of April 2022, and NHK confirmed the breach was a targeted ransomware attack.
Which Toei Animation series won the Animage Anime Grand Prix?
Galaxy Express 999 won the Animage Anime Grand Prix in 1981, Saint Seiya won it in 1987, and Sailor Moon won it in 1992.
Who are famous directors and animators who worked at Toei Animation early in their careers?
Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Yasuji Mori, Leiji Matsumoto, and Yōichi Kotabe all worked with Toei Animation. Isao Takahata made his feature directorial debut at the studio with the 1968 film The Great Adventure of Horus, Prince of the Sun.
What is Toei Animation's Eterna Animation production label?
Eterna Animation is a production label announced by Toei Animation on the 5th of June 2025, dedicated to original works. Its first announced title, Foxing, is a short scheduled for release during 2026.