Studio Kai

Studio Kai
Native name
スタジオKAI
Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio KAI
Company typeKabushiki gaisha
IndustryJapanese animation
FoundedJune 2019; 5 years ago (2019-06)
Headquarters5-17-13 Naritahigashi, Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Key people
Kenji Ōshiba (president and CEO)
Total equity¥5,000,000
OwnerADK Emotions
Number of employees
86 (as of March 2024)
Websitest-kai.jp
Footnotes / references
[1][2]

Studio Kai (Japanese: スタジオKAI, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio KAI) is a Japanese animation studio based in Suginami, Tokyo. It was founded by ADK Emotions in June 2019.

History

Studio Kai was founded by ADK Emotions in June 2019.[2] In July 2019, Gonzo transferred some of its anime production, intellectual property, and rights management business to the studio.[3] The studio reported 165 million yen loss in 2020.[4]

Works

Television series

Title Director(s) First run start date Last run end date Eps Note(s) Ref(s)
Uma Musume Pretty Derby 2nd Season Kei Oikawa January 5, 2021 (2021-01-05) March 30, 2021 (2021-03-30) 13 Sequel to Uma Musume Pretty Derby by P.A. Works. [5]
Super Cub Toshiro Fujii April 7, 2021 (2021-04-07) June 23, 2021 (2021-06-23) 12 Based on a light novel written by Tone Kōken. [6]
Skeleton Knight in Another World Katsumi Ono April 7, 2022 (2022-04-07) June 23, 2022 (2022-06-23) 12 Based on a light novel written by Ennki Hakari.
Co-produced with Hornets. 		[7]
The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Keiichiro Kawaguchi July 7, 2022 (2022-07-07) September 29, 2022 (2022-09-29) 13 Based on The Prince of Tennis franchise.
Co-produced with M.S.C. 		[8]
Shine Post Kei Oikawa July 13, 2022 (2022-07-13) October 19, 2022 (2022-10-19) 12 Based on a light novel written by Rakuda, part of a multimedia project. [9]
Fuuto PI Yousuke Kabashima August 1, 2022 (2022-08-01) October 17, 2022 (2022-10-17) 12 Based on a manga written by Riku Sanjo, related to Kamen Rider W. [10]
Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc Katsumi Ono October 1, 2023 (2023-10-01) June 30, 2024 (2024-06-30) 39 Sequel to Captain Tsubasa by David Production. [11]
Uma Musume Pretty Derby 3rd Season Kei Oikawa October 5, 2023 (2023-10-05) December 28, 2023 (2023-12-28) 12 Sequel to Uma Musume Pretty Derby 2nd Season. [12]
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Kazuya Iwata January 7, 2024 (2024-01-07) March 24, 2024 (2024-03-24) 12 Based on a light novel written by Touko Amekawa.
Co-produced with Hornets. 		[13]
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube TBA July 2025 (2025-07) TBA TBA Based on a manga written by Shō Makura. [14]
Sentenced to Be a Hero TBA 2025 (2025) TBA TBA Based on a light novel written by Rocket Shokai. [15]

Films

Title Director(s) Release date Note(s) Ref(s)
Fuuto Tantei: Kamen Rider Skull no Shōzō Yousuke Kabashima November 8, 2024 (2024-11-08) Sequel to Fuuto PI. [16]

Original net animations

Title Director(s) Release date(s) Eps Runtime Note(s) Ref(s)
Cagaster of an Insect Cage Koichi Chigira February 6, 2020 (2020-02-06) 12 25–33 minutes Based on a manga by Kachō Hashimoto.
Animation produced by Okinawa Gonzo. 		[17]
7 Seeds Part 2 Yukio Takahashi March 26, 2020 (2020-03-26) 12 24–31 minutes Sequel to 7 Seeds, based on a manga by Yumi Tamura. [18]
The Prince of Tennis II: Hyotei vs. Rikkai Game of Future Keiichiro Kawaguchi February 13, 2021 (2021-02-13)–
April 17, 2021 (2021-04-17) 		2 45–47 minutes Based on The Prince of Tennis franchise.
Co-produced with M.S.C. 		[19]

OVAs

References

  1. ^ "Profile" (in Japanese). Studio Kai. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "アニメ制作会社スタジオKAI、第1期決算を官報に掲載 当期純損失4億円". Otaku Industry News (in Japanese). May 15, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  3. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 1, 2019). "GONZO Transfers Some Production, Intellectual Property to Studio KAI". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  4. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 18, 2021). "Studio KAI Reports 165 Million Yen in Losses in 2020". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  5. ^ Loo, Egan (December 19, 2020). "Uma Musume Pretty Derby TV Anime Season 2's Video Reveals New Cast, Staff & Studio Change, Song Info, January 4 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  6. ^ Loo, Egan (November 20, 2019). "Super Cub Bishōjo Motorbike Anime by Studio Kai Confirmed". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  7. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (January 21, 2022). "Skeleton Knight in Another World Anime's Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, April Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  8. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio; Loo, Egan (March 26, 2022). "The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Anime's Video Reveals 5 New Cast Members, Theme Songs, July Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  9. ^ Mateo, Alex (October 26, 2021). "Oresuki Creators' Idol Light Novel Shine Post Gets Anime Next Summer". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  10. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 26, 2022). "Fuuto PI Anime Reveals Promo Video, 6 Main Cast Members, August Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  11. ^ Loo, Egan (August 26, 2023). "Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc Anime's Full Promo Video Unveils Johnny's West's Opening Song, October 1 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  12. ^ Mateo, Alex (August 22, 2023). "Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3 Anime Reveals Promo Video, Visual, October 4 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  13. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (November 5, 2023). "7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Anime Slated for January 7". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  14. ^ 『地獄先生ぬ～べ～』26ぶり新作、来年7月深夜に放送開始 テレ朝の新アニメ枠. Oricon (in Japanese). December 17, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  15. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (January 14, 2025). "Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Reveals Main Cast, Confirms 2025 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  16. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 29, 2024). "Fuuto PI Anime Gets Film Opening on November 8". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  17. ^ Mateo, Alex (January 15, 2020). "Cagaster of an Insect Cage Anime Posts English Trailer, Cast, More Staff, February 6 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  18. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (October 21, 2019). "7SEEDS Anime Gets 2nd Season on Netflix in 2020". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  19. ^ "許斐剛マッチメイク完全監修アニメオリジナルストーリー" (in Japanese). Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  20. ^ Hori-san to Miyamura-kun (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 6. アニメーション制作 - スタジオKAI [Animation production - Studio Kai]