CloverWorks

CloverWorks Inc.
Native name
株式会社CloverWorks
Kabushiki-gaisha KurōbāWākusu
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryJapanese animation
PredecessorA-1 Pictures Kōenji Studio
FoundedOctober 1, 2018; 8 years ago (2018-10-01)
HeadquartersNakano-Sakaue Sunbright Twin 30F, 2-46-1 Honcho,
Nakano, Tokyo
,
Japan
Key people
Number of employees
258 (As of February 2026)
ParentAniplex
Websitecloverworks.co.jp
Footnotes

CloverWorks Inc. is a Japanese animation studio headquartered in Nakano, Tokyo. It was initially an internal division of its sister studio A-1 Pictures until 2018, when it was spun off as a separate entity. It is a subsidiary of the anime production company Aniplex. The studio is best known for producing popular anime series and films including Darling in the Franxx (2018), Rascal Does Not Dream (2018), The Promised Neverland (2019), Horimiya (2021), Spy × Family (2022), and Bocchi the Rock! (2022).

History

In April 2018, A-1 Pictures rebranded its Kōenji Studio as CloverWorks, which has a unique brand identity, distinguishable from its main Asagaya Studio. The studio is based in Suginami, Tokyo. Following the rebranding, four anime productions have changed the studio credited from A-1 Pictures to CloverWorks: Slow Start, Darling in the Franxx, Persona 5: The Animation, and Ace Attorney Season 2. Slow Start changed the credited studio after the original run ended, while Darling in the Franxx changed the credited studio during production. CloverWorks later announced that it had separated from A-1 Pictures in October 2018, although it remained as a subsidiary of Aniplex.

In May 2022, CloverWorks, in joint collaboration with Aniplex, Wit Studio, and Shueisha, established the production company JOEN in order to streamline the production and planning of various media of anime, as well as provide a better business model between the animation studios involved.

Works

Television series

Title Broadcast channel First run start date First run end date Director Eps Note(s) Ref.
Slow Start Tokyo MX January 7, 2018March 25, 2018 Hiroyuki Hashimoto 12 Based on the 4-panel manga by Yuiko Tokumi.
Darling in the Franxx Tokyo MX January 13, 2018July 7, 2018 Atsushi Nishigori 24 Original work.
Co-production with Trigger and A-1 Pictures.
Persona 5: The Animation Tokyo MX April 8, 2018September 30, 2018 Masashi Ishihama 26 Based on the Persona 5 video game by Atlus.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai ABC October 4, 2018December 27, 2018 Sōichi Masui 13 Based on the psychological light novel written by Hajime Kamoshida.
Dakaichi Tokyo MX October 5, 2018December 28, 2018 Naoyuki Tatsuwa 13 Based on the yaoi manga by Hashigo Sakurabi.
Ace Attorney (season 2) NNS (ytv) October 6, 2018March 30, 2019 Ayumu Watanabe 23 Sequel to Ace Attorney.
Fairy Tail (season 3) TXN (TV Tokyo) October 7, 2018September 29, 2019 Shinji Ishihira 51 Final season of Fairy Tail.
Co-production with A-1 Pictures and Bridge.
The Promised Neverland (season 1) Fuji TV (Noitamina) January 11, 2019March 29, 2019 Mamoru Kanbe 12 Based on the thriller manga written by Kaiu Shirai.
Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia Tokyo MX October 5, 2019March 21, 2020 Toshifumi Akai 21 Based on the smartphone game Fate/Grand Order developed by Delightworks.
Auto Boy - Carl from Mobile Land NHK-E April 2, 2020March 24, 2022 Shinobu Sasaki 104 Original work.
Multimedia kids project by Aniplex and Sony Music Entertainment Japan.
The Millionaire Detective Balance: Unlimited Fuji TV (Noitamina) April 9, 2020September 24, 2020 Tomohiko Ito 11 Based on the detective novel series written by Yasutaka Tsutsui.
The Promised Neverland (season 2) Fuji TV (Noitamina) January 8, 2021March 26, 2021 Mamoru Kanbe 11 Sequel to The Promised Neverland.
Horimiya Tokyo MX January 10, 2021April 4, 2021 Masashi Ishihama 13 Based on the romantic comedy manga written by Hero.
Wonder Egg Priority NNS (Nippon TV) January 13, 2021March 31, 2021 Shin Wakabayashi 12 Original work.
Shadows House (season 1) Tokyo MX April 11, 2021July 4, 2021 Kazuki Ohashi 13 Based on the supernatural manga by Somato.
Tokyo 24th Ward Tokyo MX January 6, 2022April 7, 2022 Naokatsu Tsuda 12 Original work.
My Dress-Up Darling (season 1) Tokyo MX January 9, 2022March 27, 2022 Keisuke Shinohara 12 Based on the romantic comedy manga by Shinichi Fukuda.
Akebi's Sailor Uniform Tokyo MX January 9, 2022March 27, 2022 Miyuki Kuroki 12 Based on the slice of life manga by Hiro.
Spy × Family (season 1) TV Tokyo April 9, 2022December 24, 2022 Kazuhiro Furuhashi 25 Based on the action comedy manga by Tatsuya Endo.
Co-production with Wit Studio.
In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki Tokyo MX April 10, 2022July 3, 2022 Takudai Kakuchi 13 Based on the comedy manga by Sōichirō Yamamoto.
Shadows House (season 2) Tokyo MX July 9, 2022September 24, 2022 Kazuki Ohashi 12 Sequel to Shadows House.
Bocchi the Rock! (season 1) Tokyo MX October 9, 2022December 25, 2022 Keiichirō Saitō 12 Based on the 4-panel manga by Aki Hamazi.
UniteUp! Tokyo MX January 7, 2023April 15, 2023 Shinichiro Ushijima 12 Based on a multimedia project by Sony Music Entertainment Japan.
Horimiya: The Missing Pieces Tokyo MX July 1, 2023September 23, 2023 Masashi Ishihama 13 Related to Horimiya.
Spy × Family (season 2) TV Tokyo October 7, 2023December 23, 2023 Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Takahiro Harada		 12 Sequel to Spy × Family.
Co-production with Wit Studio.
Wind Breaker (season 1) JNN (MBS, TBS) April 5, 2024June 28, 2024 Toshifumi Akai 13 Based on the yankī manga by Satoru Nii.
Black Butler: Public School Arc Tokyo MX April 13, 2024June 22, 2024 Kenjirou Okada 11 Based on the dark comedy manga by Yana Toboso.
The Elusive Samurai (season 1) Tokyo MX July 6, 2024September 28, 2024 Yuta Yamazaki 12 Based on the historical fantasy manga by Yusei Matsui.
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Tokyo MX January 11, 2025March 29, 2025 Tsuyoshi Nagasawa 12 Based on the fantasy comedy light novel written by Mato Kousaka.
UniteUp! Uni:Birth Tokyo MX January 11, 2025April 5, 2025 Shinichiro Ushijima 12 Sequel to UniteUp!
Wind Breaker (season 2) JNN (MBS, TBS) April 4, 2025June 20, 2025 Toshifumi Akai 12 Sequel to Wind Breaker.
Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc Tokyo MX April 5, 2025June 28, 2025 Kenjirou Okada 13 Sequel to Black Butler: Public School Arc.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Tokyo MX July 5, 2025September 27, 2025 Sōichi Masui 13 Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid.
My Dress-Up Darling (season 2) Tokyo MX July 6, 2025September 21, 2025 Keisuke Shinohara 12 Sequel to My Dress-Up Darling.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Tokyo MX July 6, 2025September 28, 2025 Miyuki Kuroki 13 Based on the romantic comedy manga by Saka Mikami.
Spy × Family (season 3) TV Tokyo October 4, 2025December 27, 2025 Yukiko Imai 13 Sequel to the second season of Spy × Family.
Co-production with Wit Studio.
The Elusive Samurai (season 2) Fuji TV (Noitamina) July 17, 2026October 2, 2026 Yuta Yamazaki 12 Sequel to The Elusive Samurai.
The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All Nippon TV (Friday Anime Night) January 8, 2027TBA Masashi Ishihama TBA Based on the yuri manga by Sumiko Arai.
The Case Files of Biblia Bookstore TBA April 2027TBA Mamoru Kanbe TBA Based on the mystery light novel written by En Mikami.
Spy × Family (season 4) TBA 2027TBA Yasuhiro Akamatsu TBA Sequel to the third season of Spy × Family.
Co-production with Wit Studio.
Bocchi the Rock! (season 2) TBA TBATBA Yūsuke Yamamoto TBA Sequel to Bocchi the Rock!.
Untitled Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series TBA TBATBA Kazuya Tsurumaki
Toko Yatabe		 TBA Related to Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Co-production with Studio Khara.

Films

Title Director Release date Note(s) Ref.
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl Sōichi Masui June 15, 2019 Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai.
Her Blue Sky Tatsuyuki Nagai October 11, 2019 Original work.
Saekano the Movie: Finale Akihisa Shibata October 26, 2019 Sequel to Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Flat.
Fate/Grand Order: Final Singularity-Grand Temple of Time: Solomon Toshifumi Akai July 30, 2021 Sequel to Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia.
Dakaichi: Spain Arc Naoyuki Tatsuwa October 9, 2021 Sequel to Dakaichi.
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out Sōichi Masui June 23, 2023 Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl.
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid December 1, 2023 Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out.
Spy × Family Code: White Takashi Katagiri December 22, 2023 Related to Spy × Family.
Co-production with Wit Studio.
Trapezium Masahiro Shinohara May 10, 2024 Based on a coming-of-age novel by Kazumi Takayama.
Bocchi the Rock! Re: Keiichirō Saitō June 7, 2024 Compilation films of Bocchi the Rock!.
Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: August 9, 2024
Fureru Tatsuyuki Nagai October 4, 2024 Original work.
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend Sōichi Masui October 16, 2026 Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus.
Grotesqqque Atsushi Nishigori November 6, 2026 Original work.
Eiga Bocchi the Rock! Hoshi no Ashiato Shin Wakabayashi 2027 Prequel to Bocchi the Rock!.
Pokémon: Wild Card Katsuhiko Kitada 2027 24th animated film of the Pokémon franchise.

ONAs/OVAs

Title Director Release start date Release end date Eps Note(s) Ref.
The Diary of Our Days Shin Wakabayashi March 28, 2018November 12, 2018 8 A slice-of-life shorts series about daily life fragments of various characters from the idol group 22/7.
Persona 5: The Animation - Proof of Justice Masashi Ishihama May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 1 OVA episode bundled with the 11th Blu-ray volume of Persona 5: The Animation.
Persona 5: The Animation - A Magical Valentine's Day June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 1 OVA episode bundled with the 12th Blu-ray volume of Persona 5: The Animation.
Sakura Wars ~Sakura Kakumei ~Hana Saku Otome-tachi~ Yūki Itō September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 1 Promotional ONA for a new mobile Sakura Wars game.
Powerful Pro Yakyū Powerful Kōkō-hen Tetsuaki Watanabe March 20, 2021April 3, 2021 4 Based on the Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū smartphone game developed by Konami.
VOY@GER Atsushi Nishigori August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 1 16th anniversary commemoration to The Idolmaster franchise.
Co-production with Studio Khara.
7FATES: CHAKHO Katsuhiko Kitada April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 1 Based on webtoons by Hybe.
The Star Seekers Chikara Sakurai
The Diary of Our Days – Day 9 Shin Wakabayashi September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 1 Additional episode to The Diary of Our Days.

Video games

Title Publisher Release date Note(s) Ref.
Wild Arms: Million Memories ForwardWorks September 26, 2018 Opening animation
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth Sega November 29, 2018 Opening animation
Touhou Cannonball Aniplex October 1, 2019 Opening animation
Atri: My Dear Moments Aniplex June 19, 2020 Promotional animation
The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Bandai Namco Entertainment September 3, 2020 5th anniversary animation
Fate/Grand Order Aniplex July 30, 2023 "Memorial Movie" animation
Fate/Samurai Remnant Koei Tecmo September 28, 2023 Opening animation
Gakuen Idolmaster Bandai Namco Entertainment May 8, 2026 "Hatsuboshi Idol Festival (HIF)" opening animation

Music videos

Title Singer Release date Note(s) Ref.
For Kimi ni Okuru Uta The Sxplay April 9, 2019
Cinderella Ace Collection September 3, 2019 Co-production with Maxilla.
Tokyo Autumn Session HoneyWorks January 24, 2020
Yakusoku Eve October 23, 2020
Sangenshoku Yoasobi July 3, 2021
Makafushigi Gran Saga × Radwimps October 25, 2021
Kumorizora no Mukō wa Hareteiru 22/7 July 26, 2022
1000-man-kai Hug Nanda Dialogue+ December 21, 2022
Shirayuki Eve December 23, 2022
Monotone Yoasobi October 1, 2024 Created for Fureru.
Co-production with Ijigen Tokyo.
Kireigoto Hoshimachi Suisei May 19, 2025
Kasukana Yūhi Magical Girl holoWitches! October 17, 2025