Charlotte

Animation studio headquartered in Okayama Prefecture. Renowned for high-quality background art and emotionally expressive character animation. Has produced numerous popular works including Hanasaku Iroha, Charlotte, and Glasslip, gaining recognition as a leading regional production company.

An anime based on Naoshi Arakawa's manga. It tells the story of a boy who cannot play piano after his mother's death and a free-spirited violinist girl. Fusing classical music with the bittersweet beauty of youth, it moved fans around the world.

A TV anime series produced by Toei Animation that aired from 1993 to 1996. It faithfully adapted the manga's passionate youth drama, achieving high viewership ratings. It significantly boosted basketball's popularity in Japan. Its opening theme 'Butchi Nuku' became a major hit. The anime matched the manga's popularity, becoming a representative sports anime in Japan.

An anime adaptation in 2022 based on a manga by Hamaji Aki. It depicts a shy girl with social anxiety disorder forming a band and growing through music. Its adorable characters, excellent music, and heartwarming narrative achieved massive popularity especially among younger audiences. Recognized as a new music anime masterpiece.

An original anime produced by Trigger. A coming-of-age story about girls attending a magical school. Its hand-drawn animation and charming characters earned critical acclaim both domestically and internationally. The anime film adaptation made it a representative work of Trigger Studio.

An original anime produced by P.A.Works. A coming-of-age story of youths regaining bonds in the afterlife. Known for beautiful expression harmonizing music and visuals, moving viewers deeply. Multiple spin-offs including theatrical releases have been created.

A manga and anime series by Ai Yazawa. Two girls with the same name meet in Tokyo and grow through music, romance, and friendship. A masterpiece filled with realistic relationships, complex emotions, and musical passion. Its 2005 anime and 2006 film adaptations became cultural phenomena, still beloved by many fans.