Studio Pierrot (スタジオぴえろ Sutajio Piero?) is a Japanese animation (anime) company, founded in 1979 by former employees of Tatsunoko Production. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. (anime in Japanese, often shortened to, is a Japanese animation company founded in 1962 by legendary Anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida along with his brothers Kenji and Toyoharu (Toyoharu adopted They are considered specialists in the magical girl sub-genre, especially with their magical girl series of shows. belong to a sub-genre of Japanese fantasy Anime and Manga. Magical girl stories feature young girls with superhuman abilities who are forced to fight evil and protect The Studio Pierrot magical girl series is a series of Magical girl Anime TV programs released by Studio Pierrot in Japan.
The company has a simple logo of the face of a clown. Pierrot is a Japanese loanword for clown, adopted from the classical character of Pierrot. is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities A loanword (or loan word) is a word directly taken into one Language from another with little or no translation WatteauPierrotjpg|thumb|200px|Watteau's sad Commedia dell'arte player of Pierrot ca 1718–19 traditionally identified as "Gilles" ( Louvre)]]
YuYu Hakusho and Gensomaden Saiyuki, two of the company's anime, won the Animage Anime Grand Prix Award in 1993 and 2000, respectively. is a Japanese Manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi with an Anime adaptation commonly known as Saiyuki, is a popular Manga series created by Kazuya Minekura. is a Japanese Anime and entertainment magazine which Tokuma Shoten began publishing in July 1978.
TV series
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- The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (Nirusu no Fushigi na Tabi) (1980–1981)
- Urusei Yatsura (1981–1986)
- Maichingu Machiko-sensei (1981–1983)
- The Mysterious Cities of Gold (Taiyou no Ko Esteban) (1982–1983)—co-production with DiC
- Spoon Obaasan (Little Mrs. is an Anime adaptation of the novel The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by the Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf. is a well-known late 1970s to 1990s Manga ( 1978 - 1987) and Anime ( 1981 - 1993) series created by Rumiko also known as Esteban and the Seven Cities of Gold or abbreviated to MCoG by the fans is an Animated television series co-produced by DiC Entertainment is a Japanese Anime Television series, which premiered on NHK from April 4, 1983 to March 9, 1984, spanning Pepperpot) (1983–1984)
- Mahō no Tenshi Creamy Mami (1983–1984)
- Chikkun Takkun (Apr. is a Magical girl Anime series by Studio Pierrot from 1983 It went on to have five OVA adaptions and featured in other Studio Pierrot special presentations 1984–Sept. 1984)
- Magical Fairy Persia (1984–1985)
- Sei Jūshi Bismark (1984–1985) (broadcast in the U. is a Magical girl Anime series /48 episodes/ by Studio Pierrot from 1984 is a Japanese animated Television series created by Studio Pierrot. S. as Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs from 1987 to 1989)
- Mahō no Star Magical Emi (1985–1986)
- Ninja Senshi Tobikage (1985–1986) (also known as Ninja Robots)
- Mahō no Idol Pastel Yumi (Mar. Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs was a 1980's animated Space western following a similar theme of Galaxy Rangers and Bravestarr is a Magical girl Anime series by Studio Pierrot. It was simultaneously released as a Manga by Kiyoko Arai also known as Ninja Robot Tobikage and Ninja Robots, is a Japanese Anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot is a Magical girl Anime series by Studio Pierrot. It was simultaneously released as a Manga by Kiyoko Arai. 1986–Aug. 1986)
- Anmitsu Hime (1986–1987)
- Ganbare, Kikka-zu! (1986–1987)
- Kimagure Orange Road (1987–1988)
- Norakuro-kun (1987–1988)
- Osomatsu-kun (1988–1989)
- Moero! Oni-san (Mar. is a Manga series by Shosuke Kurakane. The story was originally produced in 1949-1955 is a romantic Soccer kid Manga drawn by Noriaki Nagai. It was published by Shogakukan in CoroCoro Comic magazine from 1985 to usually abbreviated as KOR, is a popular Shōnen Romantic comedy Manga and Anime series from the 1980s is a Manga series by Fujio Akatsuka which ran in Shōnen Sunday from 1962 to 1969 1988–Sept. 1988)
- Magical Hat (1989–1990)
- Heisei Tensai Bakabon (Jan. is a Manga and Anime series created by Fujio Akatsuka which began publication on April 9, 1967 in Weekly Shōnen Magazine. 1990–Dec. 1990)
- Karakuri Kengou Den Musashi Road (1990–1991)
- Edokko Boy Gatten Tasuke (1990–1991)
- Chiisa na Obake Acchi, Socchi, Kocchi (1991–1992)
- Maruda Dame Otto (1991–1992)
- YuYu Hakusho (1992–1995)
- Tottemo! Luckyman (1994–1995)
- Ninku (1995–1996)
- Fushigi Yūgi (1995–1996)
- Midori no Makibaoh (1996–1997)
- Hajime Ningen Gon (1996–1997)
- Aka-chan to Boku ("Baby and Me") (1996–1997)
- Hyper Police (Apr. is a Japanese Manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi with an Anime adaptation is a Japanese Manga series created by Hiroshi Gamō for the Shōnen anthology magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump. is a Japanese Manga series by Kōji Kiriyama, which was later adapted into an Anime series produced by Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki is a Japanese Manga series written and illustrated by Yuu Watase. is a Shōjo Manga by Marimo Ragawa. It was originally published in Japan by Hakusensha, and was published in English by is the name of a Manga and Anime series created by Minoru Tachikawa under the Pseudonym MEE 1997–Sept. 1997)
- CLAMP School Detectives (May. is a Manga series by Clamp, which was adapted into a 26-episode Anime series produced by Bandai Visual and Pierrot. 1997–Oct. 1997)
- Flame of Recca (1997–1998)
- Takoyaki Mantoman (1998–1999)
- Mahou no Stage Fancy Lala (Apr. is a Manga series by Nobuyuki Anzai, which was adapted into an Anime series spanning forty-two episodes by Studio Pierrot. is an Anime about caped crime fighting Takoyaki done in the style of a Super sentai show done by the Japanese animation company Studio Pierrot. is a Magical girl Anime series produced by Studio Pierrot in 1998 1998–Sept. 1998)
- Neo Ranga (Apr. is an Anime television series created by Studio Pierrot which consists of two seasons totaling forty-eight episodes 1998–Sept. 1998)
- Dokkiri Doctor (Doctor Surprise) (1998–1999)
- Yoiko (1998–1999)
- Chiisana Kyojin Microman (Jan. also known as Startling Doctor or Dr Dokkiri, is a Manga series by Hosono Fujihiko, serialized from 1981 – 1982 1999–Dec. 1999)
- Power Stone (Apr. For the Mega Man weapon see Mega Man 5 and Mega Man IV. Power Stone is a fully 3D Arena 1999–Sept. 1999)
- I'm Gonna Be An Angel! (Tenshi ni Narumon!) (Apr. is an Anime produced by Studio Pierrot. A Manga was also released in Japan in 1999 1999–Sept. 1999)
- Great Teacher Onizuka (1999–2000)
- Rerere no Tensai Bakabon (1999–2000)
- The Super Milk-chan Show (AKA Oh! Super Milk-chan) (Jan. officially abbreviated to GTO, is a Shōnen Manga, Anime, and live-action series created by Tohru Fujisawa. The Super Milk Chan Show, known in Japan as, is an Anime comedy about a foul-mouthed baby girl named Milk P 2000–Apr. 2000)
- Gensōmaden Saiyūki (2000–2001)
- Ayashi no Ceres (Apr. commonly known as Saiyuki, is a popular Manga series created by Kazuya Minekura. is a Fantasy Shōjo Manga series written by Yuu Watase. It was originally serialized in Shōjo Comic from May 1996 through March 2000–Sept. 2000)
- Gakko no Kaidan (2000–2001)
- Super Gals! Kotobuki Ran (2001–2002)
- Hikaru no Go (2001–2003)
- Kogepan (Nov. Gals! is a Shōjo Manga written by Mangaka Mihona Fujii. The Manga was serialized in Ribon and is a popular Japanese Manga and Anime Coming of age story based on the Board game Go written by Yumi Hotta and illustrated 2001 [all episodes])
- Tokyo Mew Mew (2002–2003)
- The Twelve Kingdoms (2002–2003)
- Tokyo Underground (Apr. also known as Mew Mew Power, is a Japanese ''shōjo'' manga series written by Reiko Yoshida and illustrated by Mia Ikumi. is a series of Light novels by Fuyumi Ono. The first entry in the series (" The Shadow of the Moon The Sea of Shadow " was published in is a Manga series by Akinobu Uraka and published by Enix. It became an anime series produced by Studio Pierrot and shown on the TV Tokyo 2002–Sept. 2002)
- PiNMeN (sic) (Jun. 2002 [all episodes])
- Naruto (2002–Feb. is an ongoing Japanese Manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto with an Anime adaptation 2007)
- E's Otherwise (Apr. is an Anime based on the manga series " E's " by Satoru Yuiga, which was serialized in the Monthly GFantasy. 2003–Sept. 2003)
- Detective School Q (2003–2004)
- Saiyūki RELOAD (2003–2004)
- Saiyūki RELOAD GUNLOCK (Apr. is a Manga series written by Seimaru Amagi and illustrated by Fumiya Satō, originally serialized in Kodansha 's Weekly Shōnen Magazine between commonly known as Saiyuki, is a popular Manga series created by Kazuya Minekura. commonly known as Saiyuki, is a popular Manga series created by Kazuya Minekura. 2004–Sept. 2004)
- Midori Days (Midori no Hibi) (Apr. is a shōnen Fantasy Manga by Kazurou Inoue. It was published by Shogakukan in the magazine Shōnen Sunday from September 2004–Jun. 2004)
- Bleach (2004–present)
- Victorian Romance Emma (Apr. is a Historical romance Manga by Kaoru Mori. It was published by Enterbrain in the magazine Monthly Comic Beam and collected 2005–Jun. 2006)
- Sugar Sugar Rune (2005–2006)
- Naruto: Shippūden (2007–present)
- Blue Dragon (2007-present)
Movies
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- Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer (1984)
- Eien no Once More (1984)
- Lovely Serenade (1985)
- Long Goodbye (1985)
- Curtain Call (1986)
- Mami, Emi, Pelsia adesugata mahô no sannin musume (1986)
- Mahô no Star Magical Emi: Semishigure (1986)
- Perfect Memory (1987)
- Majokko club yoningumi a-kuukan karano alien X (1987)
- Kaiten mokuba (1987)
- Kimagure Orange Road: Ano hi ni kaeritai (1988)
- Like the Clouds, Like the Wind (1990)
- Abashiri ikka (1992)
- Yû yû hakusho: Eizô hakusho (1993)
- Key: The Metal Idol (1994)
- Yû yû hakusho: Meikai shitô hen - Honô no kizuna (1994)
- Shin Kimagure Orange Road: Soshite, ano natsu no hajimari (1996)
- Boku no Marie (1996)
- Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (1999)
- Mahou no Star Magical Emi: Kumo Hikaru (2002)
- Naruto the Movie: Snow Princess' Book of Ninja Arts (2004)
- Naruto the Movie 2: Great Clash! The Illusionary Ruins at the Depths of the Earth (2005)
- Naruto the Movie 3: The Animal Riot of Crescent Moon Island (2006)
- Bleach: Memories of Nobody (2006)
- Naruto: Shippūden the Movie (2007)
- Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion (2007)
- 3rd Bleach Movie (2008)
External links
- Studio Pierrot website
- Pierrot at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
- Studio Pierrot at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
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