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Studio VOLN Co., Ltd.
Native name
株式会社 studio VOLN
Kabushiki-gaisha Sutujio VORUN
Company typeKabushiki gaisha
IndustryJapanese animation
FoundedAugust 12, 2014; 11 years ago (August 12, 2014)
FounderKeiji Mita
HeadquartersSuginami, Tokyo, Japan
Websitewww.voln.co.jp

Studio VOLN Co., Ltd. (Japanese: 株式会社 studio VOLN, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Sutujio VORUN) is a Japanese animation studio that animates and produces anime television series and films.

The company's name, "VOLN", is an acronym for "Visiting Old Learn New".[1]

Establishment

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The studio was founded on August 12, 2014, by ex-Madhouse producer and director Keiji Mita, who currently heads the company as its president and representative. The studio's first two animated series were co-productions with MAPPA, including an adaptation of the popular manga series Ushio & Tora. Since then, it started to produce its own works, including a theatrical anime film version of the 2015 novel I Want to Eat Your Pancreas. Animator Abiru Takahiko was one of the studio's animation directors for a time.[2]

Works

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The list below is a list of Studio VOLN's works as a lead animation studio.

Anime television series

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TitleDirector(s)First run start dateFirst run end dateEpsNote(s)Ref(s)
Ushio & ToraSatoshi NishimuraJuly 3, 2015June 24, 201639Adaptation of a manga series by Kazuhiro Fujita.
Co-animated with MAPPA.
[3][4]
Idol IncidentsDaisuke YoshidaJanuary 8, 2017March 27, 201712Based on a mixed media project by MAGES.
Co-animated with MAPPA.
[5]
Karakuri CircusSatoshi NishimuraOctober 11, 2018June 27, 201936Adaptation of a manga series by Kazuhiro Fujita.[6][7][8]
Back ArrowGorō TaniguchiJanuary 9, 2021June 19, 202124Original work.[9]
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati SagaDaisuke YoshidaJanuary 7, 2024March 24, 202412Sequel to Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga.[10]
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga / The Blue Night SagaDaisuke YoshidaOctober 6, 2024March 23, 202524Sequel to Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga.[11][12]
Si-Vis: The Sound of HeroesDaisuke YoshidaOctober 5, 2025TBATBAOriginal work.[13]

Films

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TitleDirector(s)Release dateNote(s)Ref(s)
I Want to Eat Your PancreasShin'ichirō UshijimaSeptember 1, 2018Adaptation of a novel by Yoru Sumino.[14][15][16][17]
Garo: The Fleeting Cherry BlossomSatoshi NishimuraOctober 6, 2018Part of the Garo: Crimson Moon series
Co-animated with Studio M2.
[18][19]

References

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  1. ^ "Studio VOLN的公式官網首頁|ABOUT US" (in Japanese). Studio VOLN. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  2. ^ "Abiru Takahito's Official Facebook Page" (in Japanese).
  3. ^ "Ushio & Tora Supernatural Battle Manga Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "Crunchyroll to Stream Ushio & Tora Season 2 Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  5. ^ "MAGES' Idol Incidents Multimedia Project Gets TV Anime Premiering in January". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  6. ^ "Karakuri Circus Manga by Ushio & Tora's Kazuhiro Fujita Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  7. ^ "Karakuri Circus Anime Gets 36 Episodes". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  8. ^ ""Karakuri Circus" Anime Has "Ushio and Tora" Studio on Production". Crunchyroll. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  9. ^ "Code Geass Helmer Goro Taniguchi's Back Arrow Anime Unveils Story, Characters, More Cast & Staff, 2021 Date in Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
  10. ^ "Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga Anime's New Video Unveils Mulasaki-Ima's Ending Song, January 6 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  11. ^ "Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Anime's New Video Unveils October 5 Debut, Ending Song". Anime News Network. August 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  12. ^ "Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga Anime to Premiere on TV on January 4". Anime News Network. December 21, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  13. ^ "SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes Anime Reveals Teaser Video With Insert Song, More Staff". Anime News Network. September 13, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  14. ^ "Kimi no Suizō o Tabetai Coming of Age Novel Gets Anime Film in 2018". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  15. ^ "Coming of Age Anime Film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas Reveals Early Fall Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  16. ^ "Let Me Eat Your Pancreas Anime Film Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Trailer". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  17. ^ "Let Me Eat Your Pancreas Anime Film Releases New Trailer". AnimeMojo. 16 March 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  18. ^ "Usuzumizakura Garo Anime Film Reveals Cast, Character Designs, October Premier". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  19. ^ "Usuzumizakura -Garo- Anime Film Reveals Trailer, October 6 Debut, More Cast, Theme Song Artist, Visual". Anime News Network. 2018-09-07. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
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    Studio VOLN Co., Ltd.
    Native name
    株式会社 studio VOLN
    Kabushiki-gaisha Sutujio VORUN
    Company typeKabushiki gaisha
    IndustryJapanese animation
    FoundedAugust 12, 2014; 11 years ago (August 12, 2014)
    FounderKeiji Mita
    HeadquartersSuginami, Tokyo, Japan
    Websitewww.voln.co.jp

    Studio VOLN Co., Ltd. (Japanese: 株式会社 studio VOLN, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Sutujio VORUN) is a Japanese animation studio that animates and produces anime television series and films.

    The company's name, "VOLN", is an acronym for "Visiting Old Learn New".[1]

    Establishment

    The studio was founded on August 12, 2014, by ex-Madhouse producer and director Keiji Mita, who currently heads the company as its president and representative. The studio's first two animated series were co-productions with MAPPA, including an adaptation of the popular manga series Ushio & Tora. Since then, it started to produce its own works, including a theatrical anime film version of the 2015 novel I Want to Eat Your Pancreas. Animator Abiru Takahiko was one of the studio's animation directors for a time.[2]

    Works

    The list below is a list of Studio VOLN's works as a lead animation studio.

    Anime television series

    TitleDirector(s)First run start dateFirst run end dateEpsNote(s)Ref(s)
    Ushio & ToraSatoshi NishimuraJuly 3, 2015June 24, 201639Adaptation of a manga series by Kazuhiro Fujita.
    Co-animated with MAPPA.
    [3][4]
    Idol IncidentsDaisuke YoshidaJanuary 8, 2017March 27, 201712Based on a mixed media project by MAGES.
    Co-animated with MAPPA.
    [5]
    Karakuri CircusSatoshi NishimuraOctober 11, 2018June 27, 201936Adaptation of a manga series by Kazuhiro Fujita.[6][7][8]
    Back ArrowGorō TaniguchiJanuary 9, 2021June 19, 202124Original work.[9]
    Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati SagaDaisuke YoshidaJanuary 7, 2024March 24, 202412Sequel to Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga.[10]
    Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga / The Blue Night SagaDaisuke YoshidaOctober 6, 2024March 23, 202524Sequel to Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga.[11][12]
    Si-Vis: The Sound of HeroesDaisuke YoshidaOctober 5, 2025TBATBAOriginal work.[13]

    Films

    TitleDirector(s)Release dateNote(s)Ref(s)
    I Want to Eat Your PancreasShin'ichirō UshijimaSeptember 1, 2018Adaptation of a novel by Yoru Sumino.[14][15][16][17]
    Garo: The Fleeting Cherry BlossomSatoshi NishimuraOctober 6, 2018Part of the Garo: Crimson Moon series
    Co-animated with Studio M2.
    [18][19]

    References

    1. ^ "Studio VOLN的公式官網首頁|ABOUT US" (in Japanese). Studio VOLN. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
    2. ^ "Abiru Takahito's Official Facebook Page" (in Japanese).
    3. ^ "Ushio & Tora Supernatural Battle Manga Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
    4. ^ "Crunchyroll to Stream Ushio & Tora Season 2 Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
    5. ^ "MAGES' Idol Incidents Multimedia Project Gets TV Anime Premiering in January". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
    6. ^ "Karakuri Circus Manga by Ushio & Tora's Kazuhiro Fujita Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
    7. ^ "Karakuri Circus Anime Gets 36 Episodes". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
    8. ^ ""Karakuri Circus" Anime Has "Ushio and Tora" Studio on Production". Crunchyroll. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
    9. ^ "Code Geass Helmer Goro Taniguchi's Back Arrow Anime Unveils Story, Characters, More Cast & Staff, 2021 Date in Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
    10. ^ "Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga Anime's New Video Unveils Mulasaki-Ima's Ending Song, January 6 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
    11. ^ "Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Anime's New Video Unveils October 5 Debut, Ending Song". Anime News Network. August 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
    12. ^ "Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga Anime to Premiere on TV on January 4". Anime News Network. December 21, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
    13. ^ "SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes Anime Reveals Teaser Video With Insert Song, More Staff". Anime News Network. September 13, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
    14. ^ "Kimi no Suizō o Tabetai Coming of Age Novel Gets Anime Film in 2018". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
    15. ^ "Coming of Age Anime Film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas Reveals Early Fall Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
    16. ^ "Let Me Eat Your Pancreas Anime Film Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Trailer". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
    17. ^ "Let Me Eat Your Pancreas Anime Film Releases New Trailer". AnimeMojo. 16 March 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
    18. ^ "Usuzumizakura Garo Anime Film Reveals Cast, Character Designs, October Premier". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
    19. ^ "Usuzumizakura -Garo- Anime Film Reveals Trailer, October 6 Debut, More Cast, Theme Song Artist, Visual". Anime News Network. 2018-09-07. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
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