Studio A-Cat

Studio A-Cat Inc.
Native name
株式会社studio A-CAT
Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio A-katto
TypeKabushiki gaisha
IndustryJapanese animation
FoundedSeptember 1996; 30 years ago (1996-09)
HeadquartersShibasakicho,
Tachikawa, Tokyo
,
Japan
Key peopleKenichirō Sakuno (president)
Number of employees
46 (as of July 2019)
Websitea-cat.co.jp

Studio A-Cat Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社studio A-CAT, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio A-katto) is a Japanese animation studio based in Tachikawa, Tokyo.

Works

Television series

Title Director(s) First run
start date		 First run
end date		 Eps Note(s) Ref.
Transformers: Energon Yutaka Satō (1-5), Jun Kawagoe (1-13), Takashi Sano (6-51) January 9, 2004December 24, 2004 51 Based on Transformers by Hasbro & Takara. Co-produced with Actas
Frame Arms Girl Keiichiro Kawaguchi April 3, 2017June 19, 2017 12 Based on a model kit line by Kotobukiya. Co-produced with Zexcs.
Taisho Mebiusline Chicchaisan Shuu Watanabe October 6, 2017December 22, 2017 12 Based on the Taishou Mebiusline BL visual novel by HolicWorks.
Pastel Life Tommy Hino May 16, 2018June 21, 2018 6 Spin-off of BanG Dream!.
Over Drive Girl 1/6 Keitaro Motonaga April 6, 2019June 22, 2019 12 Adaptation of the manga series by Öyster.
Tamayomi Toshinori Fukushima April 1, 2020June 17, 2020 12 Adaptation of the manga series by Mountain Pukuichi.
LBX Girls Keitaro Motonaga January 7, 2021March 25, 2021 12 Spin-off of Little Battlers Experience.
Getter Robo Arc Jun Kawagoe July 4, 2021September 26, 2021 13 Adaptation of the manga series by Ken Ishikawa. Co-produced with Bee Media.
Battle Game in 5 Seconds Meigo Naito (Chief)
Nobuyoshi Arai		 July 13, 2021September 28, 2021 12 Adaptation of the manga series by Saizō Harawata. Co-produced with SynergySP and Vega Entertainment. Involved in CG Animation Production.
She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man Keitaro Motonaga January 12, 2022March 30, 2022 12 Adaptation of the light novel series by Hirotsugu Ryusen.
I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills Norihiko Nagahama October 1, 2022December 17, 2022 12 Adaptation of the light novel series by Shobonnu.
Highspeed Etoile Keitaro Motonaga April 6, 2024June 22, 2024 12 Original work.
The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human Norihiko Nagahama July 3, 2024September 18, 2024 12 Adaptation of the light novel series by Ryousuke Hata.
The Beginning After the End Keitaro Motonaga April 2, 2025June 18, 2025 12 Adaptation of the web novel series by TurtleMe.
Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! Kaoru Yabana October 1, 2025December 17, 2025 12 Adaptation of the light novel series by Shichio Kuzu.
The Beginning After the End (season 2) Keitaro Motonaga April 1, 2026June 24, 2026 12 Sequel to The Beginning After the End.
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! Norihiko Nagahama October 4, 2026TBA TBA Adaptation of the light novel series by Ryūto.

Films

Title Director(s) Release date Note(s) Ref.
Frame Arms Girl: Kyakkyau Fufu na Wonderland Keiichiro Kawaguchi June 29, 2019 Compilation of Frame Arms Girl. Co-produced with Zexcs.

Original video animation

Title Director(s) Release date Note(s) Ref.
Chō Jikū Robo Meguru Keiji Gotoh November 2014 Original work. Co-produced with Brain's Base.

Video games

Title Director(s) Release date Note(s) Ref.
Mega Man ZX Hideto Ueda July 2006 Contributed with the animated cutscenes.

References

  1. ↑ "Creator's Mercenary Guild". a-cat.co.jp (in Japanese). September 28, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Kotobukiya's Frame Arms Girl Model Kit Line Gets TV Anime in 2017". Anime News Network. November 25, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Crunchyroll Simulcasts Taisho Mebiusline Chicchaisan Short Anime". Anime News Network. October 6, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  4. ↑ "BanG Dream! Spinoff Anime Pastel Life Premieres on Thursday". Anime News Network. May 17, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Over Drive Girl 1/6 Manga Listed as Premiering in April". Anime News Network. December 21, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Tamayomi Baseball Anime Reveals Staff, Spring Premiere". Anime News Network. August 5, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Sōkō Musume Senki TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Teaser Video, January 6 Debut". Anime News Network. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Suit Up! LBX Girls Arrives on Funimation This January". Funimation. December 24, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Getter Robo Arc Anime's 2nd Video Announces Cast, More Staff, July Debut". Anime News Network. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  10. ↑ "'Battle in 5 Seconds After Meeting' Anime Debuts This Summer". Anime News Network. March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  11. ↑ "She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man Anime's Teaser Reveals January 2022 Premiere". Anime News Network. August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Nōmin Kanren no Skill Bakka Agetetara Nazeka Tsuyoku Natta. Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, October Premiere". Anime News Network. May 25, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Highspeed Étoile Original Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, April 5 Debut". Anime News Network. March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  14. ↑ "The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human Anime Premieres on July 3". Anime News Network. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  15. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (March 5, 2025). "The Beginning After The End Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast, Opening Song, April 2 TV Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  16. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 5, 2025). "Hero Without a Class TV Anime Previews Theme Songs in Main Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  17. ↑ 「最強の王様」2期に逢坂良太&花守ゆみり出演、「エルダーウッド編」の戦い収めたPV. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  18. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 12, 2026). "Reborn as a Space Mercenary TV Anime Debuts on October 4". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Frame Arms Girl Anime Film Reveals New Visual, June 29 Opening". Anime News Network. March 25, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  20. ↑ "Brains Base Unveils Chō Jikū Robo Meguru Original Anime Project". Anime News Network. November 11, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Mega Man ZX credits (Nintendo DS, 2006)". MobyGames. Retrieved November 11, 2014.