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A manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Denji, a boy who contracts with a devil to escape poverty, becomes a devil hunter in this action series. Praised for its dark, distinctive world-building and dynamic action sequences.

Established animation production company founded in 1972. Produces masterpieces like 'Death Note,' 'One Punch Man,' and 'Frieren.' Known for animation blending traditional craftsmanship with digital technology. Contributes to the industry through developing talent for successor studios. Continues as important industry player.

A Japanese animation studio founded in 2011. Produced numerous blockbuster anime including Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on Titan. Highly regarded within the industry for exceptional animation quality. Actively cultivates young animators and stands as a significant force shaping next-generation animation culture. Participates in international projects.

A Japanese animation film director. Created emotionally resonant and visually beautiful works including "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" and "Wolf Children." Highly regarded for profound narratives exploring themes of family, time, and growth. With numerous international film festival awards, he significantly introduces Japanese animation to global audiences.

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.

Television anime series broadcast from 1997, produced following game's huge success. Following protagonist Ash on his journey to become Pokémon Master with Pikachu. Captivating children globally with multiple seasons and theatrical releases. Symbolic of Japanese anime's internationalization.

Japan's preeminent animation studio founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Known worldwide for beloved films such as 'Spirited Away' and 'My Neighbor Totoro.' Their distinctive style explores themes of coexistence between humanity and nature.