Common questions about Ufotable

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Ufotable founded and by whom?

Ufotable was founded in October 2000 by Hikaru Kondo, a former producer at Telecom Animation Film. The studio began operations in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with a vision to blend traditional animation with unique claymation sequences.

What is the relationship between Ufotable and Type-Moon?

Ufotable and Type-Moon formed a significant creative alliance in the early 2000s that produced major adaptations like The Garden of Sinners and the Fate series. This partnership combined Ufotable's animation techniques with Type-Moon's rich lore to create visually stunning works that set new industry standards.

When did Ufotable release Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?

Ufotable released Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in 2019 under the direction of Haruo Sotozaki. The series became a global phenomenon and its film adaptation, The Movie: Mugen Train, became the highest-grossing film in Japanese history.

What legal issues did Ufotable face in 2019 and 2020?

Ufotable faced a tax evasion investigation in March 2019 that revealed the studio had failed to pay approximately 128 million yen in taxes. Founder Hikaru Kondo was charged in June 2020 and sentenced to 20 months in prison on the 10th of December 2021, though the sentence was suspended for three years.

Which video game series has Ufotable produced animations for?

Ufotable has produced opening animations and cutscenes for the Tales and God Eater series developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The studio also created dynamic sequences for games such as Tales of Zestiria the X, God Eater 3, Code Vein, and Dragalia Lost.