Studio Gokumi Explained

Studio Gokumi Co., Ltd.
Native Name:株式会社Studio五組
Native Name Lang:ja
Romanized Name:Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio Gokumi
Foundation:May 2010
Location:Suginami, Tokyo, Japan[1]
Key People:Tomonori Shibata (president)[2]
Homepage:www.gokumi.co.jp

is a Japanese animation studio established by former Gonzo members.[3]

History

Studio Gokumi, literally meaning "Studio Group 5", was founded in May 2010 after members of Gonzo's Studio Number 5 left the company to start one of their own. Studio Number 5 was responsible at Gonzo for the anime series Strike Witches and Saki.[3] [4]

Studio Gokumi's first production was an original video animation for Koe de Oshigoto! at the end of 2010. In spring 2011, A Channel debuted as the first anime television series for the studio. Production of Saki was taken over by Studio Gokumi for the Saki: Achiga-hen season, which aired from April 9 to July 2, 2012.

Works

Television series

TitleDirectorFirst run
start date
First run
end date
EpsNote(s)
A ChannelManabu Ono12Adaptation of a four-panel manga series written by bb Kuroda.
Saki Achiga-hen episode of Side-AManabu Ono16Adaptation of a manga series written by Ritz Kobayashi.
Nakaimo – My Sister Is Among Them!Munenori Nawa12Adaptation of a light novel series written by Hajime Taguchi.
The Ambition of Oda NobunaYūji Kumazawa12Adaptation of a light novel series written by Mikage Kasuga.
Co-produced with Madhouse.
The Severing Crime EdgeYūji Yamaguchi13Adaptation of a manga series written by Tatsuhiko Hikagi.
Kin-iro MosaicTensho12Adaptation of a four-panel manga series written by Yui Hara.
Saki: The NationalsManabu Ono13Sequel to Saki.
Yoshiaki Iwasaki12Based on a role-playing video game by Gust Co. Ltd.
Yuki Yuna is a HeroSeiji Kishi12Original work by Takahiro.
Hello!! Kin-iro MosaicTensho12Sequel to Kin-iro Mosaic.
Lance N' MasquesKyōhei Ishiguro12Adaptation of a light novel series written by Hideaki Koyasu.
Munenori Nawa12Adaptation of a manga series written by Masamune Shirow.
Co-produced with AXsiZ.
SeirenTomoki Kobayashi12Original work.
Co-produced with AXsiZ.
Tsuredure ChildrenHiraku Kaneko12Adaptation of a four-panel manga series written by Toshiya Wakabayashi.
Yuki Yuna is a Hero: Washio Sumi ChapterSeiji Kishi
Daisei Fukuoka
7Prequel to Yuki Yuna is a Hero; television version.
Yuki Yuna is a Hero: Hero ChapterSeiji Kishi
Daisei Fukuoka
6Sequel to Yuki Yuna is a Hero.
Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen NoodlesKenji Seto12Adaptation of a manga series written by Naru Narumi.
Co-produced with AXsiZ.
Kōdai Kakimoto24Based on a Japanese media franchise by Genco.
Ms. Vampire Who Lives in My NeighborhoodNoriaki Akitaya12Adaptation of a four-panel manga series written by Amatou.
Co-produced with AXsiZ.
Endro!Kaori12Original work.
Hiroshi Ikehata12Adaptation of a manga series written by Bungo Yamashita.
Maesetsu!Yuu Nobuta12Original work.
Co-produced with AXsiZ.
Yuki Yuna is a Hero: The Great Mankai ChapterSeiji Kishi12Sequel to Yuki Yuna is a Hero: Hero Chapter.
World's End HaremYuu Nobuta11Adaptation of a manga series written by LINK.
Co-produced with AXsiZ.
Phantom of the IdolDaisei Fukuoka10Adaptation of a manga series written by Hijiki Isoflavone.
The Dreaming Boy Is a RealistKazuomi Koga12Adaptation of a light novel series written by Okemaru.
Co-produced with AXsiZ.
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the DungeonNoriaki Akitaya12Adaptation of a light novel series written by Hirukuma.
Co-produced with AXsiZ.
Stardust TelepathKaori12Adaptation of a four-panel manga series written by Rasuko Ōkuma.
Class no Dai Kirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni NattaHiroyuki OshimaAdaptation of a light novel series written by Seiju Amano.
Co-produced with AXsiZ.[5]

Films

TitleDirectorRelease dateNote(s)
Munenori NawaA film adaptation of Masamune Shirow's manga series.
Co-produced with AXsiZ.
Yuki Yuna is a Hero: Washio Sumi ChapterSeiji Kishi
Daisei Fukuoka
(part 1)
(part 2)
(part 3)
Prequel to Yuki Yuna is a Hero.
LaidbackersKiyomitsu Sato
Hiroyuki Hashimoto
Original work.[6]
Kin-iro Mosaic: Thank You!!Munenori NawaSequel to Hello!Kin-iro Mosaic.
Co-produced with AXsiZ.
Hiroshi IkehataOriginal work.
10th anniversary commemoration to idol girl group i☆Ris.[7]

OVAs

TitleDirectorRelease dateNote(s)
Koe de Oshigoto! The AnimationNaoto Hosoda
Adaptation of a manga series written by Azure Konno.
A Channel + smileManabu Ono
Sequel to A Channel.
Saki BiyoriManabu Ono
Adaptation of a manga series written by Ritz Kobayashi.
Kin-iro Mosaic: Pretty DaysTenshoAn OVA episode of Kin-iro Mosaic.
Co-produced with AXsiZ.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Recruit|Studio五組 . ja . Studio GOKUMI . 1 November 2015.
  2. Web site: 会社概要 - ABOUT|Studio五組 . ja . Studio GOKUMI . 1 November 2015.
  3. Web site: Studio五組のご紹介について . About Studio Gokumi - Introduction . ja . Konno Azure . https://web.archive.org/web/20100702042500/http://koegoto.com/archives/61 . 2 July 2010 . 29 June 2010 . 1 November 2015.
  4. Web site: GONZOが歩んだ栄枯盛衰の歴史が何と年表にまとめられる、内部事情満載の「こぴはん」「にゃんぱいあ」紹介イベント . A summarized chronology of GONZO's history of ups and downs, and an introduction event full of "Kopi-han" and "Nyanpire" . ja . Gigazine . 4 May 2011 . 4 November 2015.
  5. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Shōgo Sakata Joins Cast of Class no Dai Kirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni Natta. TV Anime. Anime News Network. August 2, 2024. August 2, 2024.
  6. Web site: Studio Gokumi Reveals Laidbackers Original Theatrical Anime Project (Update). Anime News Network. October 19, 2018. October 19, 2018.
  7. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. i☆Ris the Movie -Full Energy!!- Anime Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Staff, May 17 Premiere. Anime News Network. February 15, 2024. February 15, 2024.