Katsuhiro Otomo has established the animation studio 'OVAL GEAR animation studio' and begun production of a new anime.
It has been announced that Katsuhiro Otomo, the manga artist and film director known for works such as 'AKIRA,' has established an animation production studio called 'OVAL GEAR animation studio.' Production of a new title is already underway, and the studio is currently recruiting animators and production staff.
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According to the announcement, OVAL GEAR animation studio was established with the aim of passing on the visual expression and artistic style that Otomo has cultivated over many years to the next generation, and to send out new animated works to the world.
Information about new titles already in development will be announced as soon as it is ready.
Ohtomo is known for the wide-ranging influence of the visual style in his manga 'Domu,' which was published starting in 1980.
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Furthermore, 'AKIRA,' which was serialized in Weekly Young Magazine from 1982 to 1993, was adapted into an animated film by the author himself in 1988. Because it was a work that was still being serialized, the story was significantly altered. The scene in which the protagonist, Kaneda, stops his motorcycle by sliding it sideways has been parodied in numerous anime and manga featuring characters riding motorcycles or bicycles.
OVAL GEAR animation studio is a studio established by Oval Gear Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of ANDENT Co., Ltd., which changed its name from stu Co., Ltd. on May 11, 2026. ANDENT plans to release original titles, brands, and experiences in video, apparel, and LBE (Location-Based Entertainment) starting in 2026, and has declared its intention to challenge itself to create new value without being bound by genre or expressive methods.
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