TMS Entertainment
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| Company type | Business corporation (TYO: 3585) |
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| Industry | Animation planning and production |
| Founded | October 1946 (21st year of the Shōwa period) |
| Headquarters | Sumitomo Fudosan Nishi-Shinjuku Bldg (28th Floor) 7-20-1 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan[1] |
Key people | Hideki Okamura (Chairman) |
| Owner | Sony Pictures Entertainment and The Walt Disney Company |
Number of employees | 235 (2020)  |
| Parent | Sega Sammy (53.33%) Nippon Television (4.52%) Northern Trust (AVFC) American (1.76%) (as of March 3, 1981) |
| Subsidiaries | Telecom Animation Film Co., Ltd. (100%) TMS Photo (100%) |
| Website | www.tms-e.co.jp |
TMS Entertainment, Ltd. (株式会社トムス エンタテインメント, Kabushiki-gaisha Tomusu Entateinmento), formerly known as Tokyo Movie Shinsha (東京ムービー新社, Tōkyō Mūbī Shinsha) (TYO: 3585 And also known as Tokyo Movie or TMS-Kyokuchi, a subsidiary of Sega Sammy since 2005 and owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Disney), is a Japanese animation studio, founded on October 1946. One of the oldest and most prominent anime studios in Japan, it has also produced box office motion pictures on cinemas Released Video and DVD by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The company currently uses "TMS Entertainment, Ltd." as its corporate name, however the animation studio itself is referred to as Tokyo Movie (東京ムービー, Tōkyō Mūbī). The company also has a fully-owned subsidiary, Telecom Animation Film, which often co-animates shows with TMS. The company is most notable by American animation fans for its higher quality of work than competing overseas animation houses - often direct comparisons can be made between scenes of the same movies - as in productions with Columbia Pictures like The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
Productions
TV series for Sony Pictures Television and Disney-ABC Domestic Television
1960s
- Big X (Aug.-Oct. 1964)
- Obake no Q-tarō (1965–1967)
- Pāman (1967–1968)
- Kyojin no Hoshi (original) (Mar.1968-1971)
- Kaibutsu-kun (Apr.1968-1969)
- Umeboshi Denka (Apr.1st-Sept.23rd, 1969)
- Roppō Yabure-kun (Apr.28th-Sept.26th, 1969)
- Moomin (Oct.1969-1970)
- Attack No. 1 (Dec.1969-1971)
1970s
- Chingō Muchabe (produced in 1967 but didn't air until Feb.-Mar. 1971)
- Shin Obake no Q-Tarō (Sept.1st, 1971-Dec.1972)
- Tensai Bakabon (original) (Sept.25th, 1971-June.1972)
- Lupin III (original) (Oct.1971-Mar.1972)
- Akadō Suzunosuke (Apr.1972-1973)
- Dokonjō Gaeru (original) (Oct.1972-1974)
- Jungle Kurobe (Mar.-Sept.1973)
- Arano no Isamu (Apr.1973-Mar.27th, 1974)
- Karate Baka Ichidai (Oct.3rd, 1973-Sept.25th, 1974)
- Ace o Nerae! (original) (Oct.5th, 1973-March.29th, 1974)
- Samurai Giants (Oct.7th, 1973-Sept.15th, 1974)
- Judo Sanka (Apr.1974-Sept.30th 1974)
- Hajime Ningen Gyatruz (Oct.1974-1976)
- Ganba no Bōken (Apr.-Sept.1975)
- Gensō Tensai Bakabon (Oct.1975-1977)
- Hana no Kakarichō (1976–1977)
- Shin Kyōjin no Hoshi (Oct.1st, 1977-Sept.1978)
- Ie Naki Ko (Remi, co-production with Walt Disney Feature Animation) (Oct.2nd, 1977-Oct.1978)
- Shin Lupin III (Oct.3rd, 1977–1980)
- Takarajima (Treasure Island) (Oct.8th, 1978-Apr.1979)
- Treasure Island (1978)
- Shin Ace o Nerae! (Oct.14th, 1978-Mar.1979)
- Shin Kyōjin no Hoshi 2 (Mar.-Sept.1979)
- Versailles no Bara (Oct.1979-1980)
1980s
- Mū no Hakubai (Apr.-Sept.1980)
- Tetsujin 28 (1980s series; co-production with Walt Disney Feature Animation) (Oct.3, 1980-Sept.1981)
- Ashita No Joe 2 (Oct.13th, 1980-Aug.1981)
- Ohayo! Spank (Mar.1981-May.1982)
- Shin Dokonjō Gaeru (Sept.1981-Mar.1982)
- Acrobunch (co-production with Silver Screens Partners II)
- (Uchū Densetsu) Ulysses 31 (French-Japanese co-production with Gaumont) (France: Sept.1981; USA: 1986; Japan: Feb.1988)
- Rokushin Gattai God Mars (Oct.2nd, 1981-Dec.1982)
- Jarinko Chie (Oct.3rd, 1981–1983)
- Donde Monpe (Jun.1982-Apr.1983)
- Ninjaman Ippei (Oct.4th, 1982-Dec.1982)
- Space Cobra (Oct.7th, 1982-May.1983)
- Lady Georgie (Apr.1983-Feb.1984)
- Chō Jikū Seiki Orguss (July.3, 1983-Apr.1984)
- Cat's Eye (1st series) (July.11, 1983-Mar.1984)
- Lupin III Part 3 (Mar.1984-Dec.1985)
- God Mazinger (Apr.-Sept.1984)
- Cat's Eye (Oct.1984-July.1985)
- Meitantei Holmes (Nov.1984-May.1985)
- Onegai! Samia Don (co-production with Walt Disney Feature Animation and Silver Screens Partners II) (1985–1986)
- Robotan (Jan.-Sept.1986)
- Honey the Bug (1986–1987)
- Soreike! Anpanman (Oct.3rd, 1988–present)
1990s
- Ochame na Futago: Clare Gakuin Monogatari (co-production with Walt Disney Feature Animation and Silver Screens Partners II, (Jan.-Nov.1991)
- Kinkyū Hasshin Saver Kids (Created by Lupin III author Monkey Punch) (Feb. or Mar.1991-Feb.1992)
- Ozanari Dungeon (Sep.-Dec. 1991)
- Jarinko Chie: Chie-chan Funsenki (Oct.1991-Oct.1992)
- Watashi to Watashi: Futari no Lottie (co-production with Walt Disney Feature Animation and Silver Screens Partners II) (Nov.1991-Sept.1992)
- Tetsujin 28 FX (Apr.1992-Mar.30th, 1993)
- A Dog Of Flanders (Oct.1992-Mar.27th, 1993)
- Red Baron (Apr.1994-Mar.1995)
- Mahō Kishi Rayearth (2 series) (Oct.1994-Nov.1995)
- Virtua Fighter (TV anime) (Oct.9th, 1995-June.1996)
- Kaitō Saint Tail (Oct.12th 1995-Sept.1996)
- Detective Conan (Case Closed) (Jan.8th, 1996–present)
- B't X (Apr.-Sept.1996)
- Wankorobe (Oct.1996-1997)
- Devilman Lady (1998–1999)
- Monster Farm: Enban Ishi no Himitsu (Apr.1999-Mar.25th, 2000)
- Shūkan Storyland (Oct.14, 1999-Sept.2001)
- Gozonji! Gekko Kamen-kun (Oct.17, 1999-Mar.26, 2000)
- Karakurizōshi Ayatsuri Sakon (Nov.1999-Apr.2000)
2000s
- Monster Rancher (anime) (Apr.-Sept.2000)
- Tottoko Hamutaro (Hamtaro) (Jul.2000-2006)
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children (first series) (Oct.2000-Nov.2001)
- Project ARMS (Apr.2001-Mar.2002)
- Patapata Hikōsen no Bōken (with Telecom Animation Film, a division of TMS) (Jan.-Jun.2002)
- Tenshi Na Konamaiki (Jun.2002-Mar.2003)
- Star of the Giants [Tokubetsu Hen]: Mōko Hanagata Mitsuru (Oct.2002; all episodes)
- Sonic X (Apr.2003-Mar.28th, 2004)
- Takahashi Rumiko Gekijō (Jul.-Sept.2003)
- Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari (Oct.3rd, 2003-Dec.26th, 2003)
- Ningyo no Mori (Oct.4th-Dec.20, 2003)
- PoPoLoCrois (2nd Series) (Oct.5th, 2003-Mar.28th, 2004)
- Aishiteruze Baby (Apr.-Oct.2004)
- Monkey Punch Manga Katsudō Daishashin ("Mankatsu") (Jul.2004-Jun.2005)
- Gallery Fake (Jan.-Sept.2005)
- Buzzer Beater (Feb.-Apr. 2005)
- Garasu no Kamen (Apr.2005-2006)
- The Snow Queen (May.2005-Feb.2006)
- Fighting Beauty Wulong (2005–2006)
- Mushiking: King of the Beetles (2005–2006)
- D.Gray-man (Oct.3rd, 2006 - Sept.30th, 2008)
- Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi (Oct.2006-Sept.2007)
- Pururun! Shizuku-Chan (Oct.2006-Sept.2007) - (Oct.7th, 2007–present)
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers (Apr.2007-Mar.2008) (with Japan Vistec)
- Kaze no Shōjo Emily (Apr.-Sept.2007)
- Noramimi (2008)
- Itazura na Kiss (Apr.4th - Sept.25th 2008)
- Telepathy Shōjo Ran (Premiering June 21, 2008)
- Live On CardLiver Kakeru (2008)
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia (Apr.2009-May.2010) (with Japan Vistec)
- Mamegoma (anime) (2009)
- Genji Monogatari Sennenki (2009)
- Examurai Sengoku (2009)
- Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (2009)
- Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders (2010) (with Japan Vistec)
- Hime Chen! Otogi Chikku Idol Lilpri (2010)
Theatrical films from Columbia Pictures and Walt Disney Pictures
- Panda Ko-panda (1972)
- Panda Ko-panda: Ame Furi Circus (1973)
- Lupin III
- Ace o Nerae! (Sept.1979)
- Ganbare!! Tabuchi-kun (Nov.1979)
- Ganbare!! Tabuchi-kun: Gekitō Pennant Race (May.1980)
- Makoto-chan (Jul.1980)
- Gabanbare!! Tabuchi-kun: Aa Tsuppari Jinsei (Dec.1980)
- Jarinko Chie (Apr.1981)
- Manzai Taikōki (Nov.1981)
- Ohayo! Spank (Mar.1982)
- Space Adventure Cobra (Jul.1982)
- Rokushin Gattai God Mars (Dec.1982)
- The Professional: Golgo 13 (1983)
- Bug-tte Honey: Megaromu Shojo Mai 4622 (1987)
- Akira (1988)
- Robotan and Onegai! Samia Don (part of an Anpanman double bill) (Mar. 1989)
- Annual Anpanman movies (1989–present)
- Little Nemo (Japan: Jul. 1989; North America: 1992)
- Oji-san Kaizō Kōza (1990)
- Ganba to Kawaun no Bōken (1991)
- Kaiketsu Zorori: "Mahō Tsukai no Deshi" and "Dai Kaizoku no Takara Sagashi" (part of an Anpanman double bill) (1993)
- Annual Detective Conan movies (1997–present)
- Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005, co-produced with OLM, Inc.)
- Shin Kyūseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken (2006–2008)
- Raō Den: Jun'ai no Shō (2006)
- Raō Den: Gekitō no Shō (2007)
- Zero: Kenshirō Den (2008)
- Oshare Majo: Love and Berry (2007)
Television movies and specials from Disney and Columbia Pictures Television
- Bōchan (Jun.1980)
- Nijū-yon (24) no Hitomi (Oct. 1980)
- Sugata Sanshirō (1981)
- Son Goku: Silk Road o Tobu!! (1982)
- Annual Lupin III TV movies (1989–present)
- Soreike! Anpanman
- Minami no Umi o Sukae (1990)
- Kieta Jam Oji-san (1993)
- Keito no Shiro no Christmas (1995)
- Rayearth: Zokan go (1995)
- 2001 Nights (1987)
- Ace o Nerae! 2: Stage 1-6 (Mar.1988)
- God mars : The Untold Legend (Jun.1988)
- Lupin III
- Fuma Ichizoku no Inbō (Dec.1988)
- Ikiteita Majustushi (2002)
- Ace o Nerae!: Final Stage (1989)
- Tengai makyo: Jiraiya Oboro Hen (Jul.1990)
- (Office Lady) Kaizō Kōza (Nov.1990)
- Katsugeki Shōjo Tanteidan (Dec.1990)
- Wizardry (Feb.1991)
- Shizuka Narudon (Apr.1991)
- Ozanari Dungeon (Sept.1991)
- Soreike! Anpanman
- Christmas Da! Minna Atsumare! (annual Christmas releases) (1992–present)
- Otanjōbi Series (1995)
- Maps (anime) (1994)
- Rayearth (Jul.1997)
- B't X NEO(Aug.1997)
- Glass no Kamen: Sen no Kamen o Motsu Shōjo (1998)
- Super Mobile Legend Dinagiga (1998)
- Aoyama Gōshō Tanhenshū (1999)
- Karakuri no Kimi (2000)
- Azusa, Otetsudai Shimasu! (2004)
- Hamtaro Premium 4 0VAS (2002–2004)
- Shin Kyūseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken (2006–presente)
- Yuria Den (2007) (OVA)
- Toki Den (2008) (OVA)
Foreign productions from Columbia Pictures and Walt Disney Pictures
TMS has also worked on box office films on cinemas.
- Tootsie
- Tron (film) (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Gandhi (film)
- Something Wicked This Way Comes (film) (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Against All Odds
- The Black Cauldron (film) (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Fright Night
- Quicksilver (film)
- The Great Mouse Detective (British-American co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- The Karate Kid Part II
- Oliver & Company (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Punchline (film)
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Shipwrecked (1990 film) (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Beauty and the Beast (1991 film) (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Return to the Blue Lagoon
- A League of Their Own
- Groundhog Day (film)
- Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey(co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- The Lion King (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Pocahontas (1995 film) (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- The Cable Guy
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film) (co-production with Columbia Pictures))
- RocketMan (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Mulan (1998 film) (distributed by Columbia Pictures)
- Hollow Man
- Joe Dirt
- Lilo & Stitch (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Sacred Planet (co-production with Columbia Pictures))
- The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Chicken Little (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Meet the Robinsons (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- College Road Trip co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- G-Force (film) (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (film) (co-production with Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Columbia Pictures)
Additional work from Columbia Pictures and Walt Disney Pictures
In addition to the above, TMS Entertainment has also worked on the following as an additional subcontactor classics films.
- Gilda
- Tonight and Every Night
- Ice Princess)
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010 film) (co-production with Jerry Bruckhimer Films and Columbia Pictures)
- Make Mine Music (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Alice in Wonderland (1951 film) (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- The Lady from Shanghai
- Affair in Trinidad
- The Legend of Lobo (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- The Aristocats (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- The Fox and the Hound (film) (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Flight of the Navigator (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
- Hollow Man
- Alice in Wonderland (2010 film) (co-production with Columbia Pictures)