The production company that produced the anime "Attack on Titan" is "WIT STUDIO". "Attack on Titan" was the first production that "WIT STUDIO" was contracted to produce, and it was a huge hit. What other works has "WIT STUDIO" worked on besides "Attack on Titan"? I would also like to introduce how important production companies are to anime.
What is an anime production company?
Source: Attack on Titan © Hajime Isayama, Kodansha / "Attack on Titan" Production Committee
An animation production company is a company whose job is to actually produce animation. There are prime contractors who handle everything from planning and production to production. There are subcontractors who take on all the work from the prime contractor and handle all the production work. There are three types of studios: animation, background art, photography, and other specialized studios that undertake work according to the production process. "Attack on Titan" is the first production to be produced by "WIT STUDIO".
What is the role of an anime production company?
Source: Attack on Titan © Hajime Isayama, Kodansha / "Attack on Titan" Production Committee
At an anime production company, there is the producer who coordinates all the processes from the early stages of the anime to the final stage. The production progress, who mainly handles schedule adjustments. The director, who can be said to be the highest person in charge at the production site, thinks about the overall direction and direction of the anime, and directs it. The animation director, who checks the drawings drawn by the animators, who are the lifeblood of anime. The animation director, who gives movement to the original drawings. Furthermore, the work is divided into smaller departments such as background art, which is responsible for background paintings, and 3DCG creation.
The production company makes a big difference in the work!
Source: Attack on Titan © Hajime Isayama, Kodansha / "Attack on Titan" Production Committee
Some people may think that anime is the same no matter where it is made, but in fact, anime can be completely different depending on the production company. First of all, the art style is different. The way the anime is developed is different. The direction is also different. When it comes to creating anime, each production company has their own unique color, and production companies are very important for anime.
Introducing WIT STUDIO!
Source: Attack on Titan © Hajime Isayama, Kodansha / "Attack on Titan" Production Committee
"WIT STUDIO" was established on June 1, 2012 by staff including Takeshi Wada and Tetsuya Nakatake, who served as planning producers in the planning department of Production I.G. When it was first established, the aim was to expand the scope of partner companies and creators by aiming to develop attractive plans and expand orders in the video production business, mainly animation. In 2013, they were the first to produce the anime "Attack on Titan," which became a big hit around the world. And at the "Newtype x Machi★Asobi Anime Awards 2013," where more than half of the awards are from anime produced by companies affiliated with the organizers, they achieved the great feat of winning a total of seven awards, including the Best Work (TV category) and Best Studio.
What about other works besides Attack on Titan?
Source: Attack on Titan ©Hajime Isayama, Kodansha / "Attack on Titan" Production Committee
"WIT STUDIO" is a production company that became famous overnight for "Attack on Titan", but what other works do they make besides "Attack on Titan"?
TV Anime
In 2013, "Attack on Titan". In 2014, "Hoozuki no Reitetsu". In 2015, he worked on "Rolling☆Girls" and "Seraph of the End". In 2016, he worked on "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress" and "Pokémon XY&Z". In 2017, he worked on "Attack on Titan Season 2", "Don't Give Up!! The Evil Group", "The Ancient Magus' Bride", and other works. In 2018, he plans to work on "Love is Like After the Rain" and "Attack on Titan Season 3".
Theatrical Animation
In terms of theatrical animation, he worked on "Haru" in 2013. In 2014, he worked on "Attack on Titan: Part 1 - Crimson Bow and Arrow". In 2015, he worked on "Attack on Titan: Part 2 - Wings of Freedom" and "Empire of Corpses". In 2016, he worked on "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Compilation Part 1". In 2017, they will be releasing "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Part 2 Compilation" and "Laughing Under the Clouds: Side Story - Farewell, Oath of the Cat". In 2018, they are planning to release "Attack on Titan Season 2: Roar of Awakening" and "Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story". It's clear that they have worked on famous works, including Attack on Titan, despite only being established in 2012.
"Attack on Titan" Season 3 is also in production!
Source: Attack on Titan © Hajime Isayama, Kodansha / "Attack on Titan" Production Committee
Both seasons 1 and 2 of "Attack on Titan" are produced by "WIT STUDIO", but it has been decided that season 3 will be broadcast from July 2018. Of course, the production company for season 3 is also "WIT STUDIO". Season 3 of "Attack on Titan" will begin airing on NHK General TV from 24:35 on Sunday, July 22, 2018. In Season 3, there will likely be more battles with titans outside the walls, so I'm looking forward to seeing some impressive footage!
Summary
We introduced "WIT STUDIO," the company that produced the anime "Attack on Titan." Animation production companies are very important for making anime. It's no exaggeration to say that the anime "Attack on Titan" is so impressive because it was produced by "WIT STUDIO"! It might be fun to try to distinguish between anime based on the differences in production companies!
