Studio Kai

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Studio Kai, Inc.
Native name
株式会社スタジオKAI
Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio KAI
Company typeKabushiki gaisha
IndustryJapanese animation
FoundedJune 2019; 6 years ago (2019-06)
Headquarters5-17-13 Naritahigashi, Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Key people
Kenji Ōshiba (president and CEO)
Total equity¥5,000,000
OwnerADK Emotions
Number of employees
133 (as of the end of December 2025)
Websitest-kai.jp
Footnotes / references
[1][2]

Studio Kai, Inc. (Japanese: スタジオKAI, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio KAI) is a Japanese animation studio based in Suginami, Tokyo. It was founded by ADK Emotions in June 2019.

History

Studio Kai was founded by ADK Emotions in June 2019.[2] In July 2019, Gonzo transferred some of its anime production, intellectual property, and rights management business to the studio.[3] The studio reported 165 million yen loss in 2020.[4]

Works

Television series

Title Director(s) First run start date Last run end date Eps Note(s) Ref(s)
Umamusume: Pretty Derby 2nd Season Kei Oikawa January 5, 2021 March 30, 2021 13 Sequel to Umamusume: Pretty Derby by P.A. Works. [5]
Super Cub Toshiro Fujii April 7, 2021 June 23, 2021 12 Based on a light novel written by Tone Kōken. [6]
Skeleton Knight in Another World Katsumi Ono April 7, 2022 June 23, 2022 12 Based on a light novel written by Ennki Hakari.
Co-produced with Hornets.		 [7]
The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Keiichiro Kawaguchi July 7, 2022 September 29, 2022 13 Based on The Prince of Tennis franchise.
Co-produced with M.S.C.		 [8]
Shine Post Kei Oikawa July 13, 2022 October 19, 2022 12 Based on a light novel written by Rakuda, part of a multimedia project. [9]
Fuuto PI Yousuke Kabashima August 1, 2022 October 17, 2022 12 Based on a manga written by Riku Sanjo, related to Kamen Rider W. [10]
Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc Katsumi Ono October 1, 2023 June 30, 2024 39 Sequel to Captain Tsubasa by David Production. [11]
Umamusume: Pretty Derby 3rd Season Kei Oikawa October 5, 2023 December 28, 2023 12 Sequel to Umamusume: Pretty Derby 2nd Season. [12]
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Kazuya Iwata January 7, 2024 March 24, 2024 12 Based on a light novel written by Touko Amekawa.
Co-produced with Hornets.		 [13]
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Yasuyuki Ōishi July 2, 2025 TBA TBA Based on a manga written by Shō Makura. [14]
A Star Brighter Than the Sun Sayaka Kobayashi October 2, 2025 December 18, 2025 12 Based on a manga written by Kazune Kawahara. [15]
Sentenced to Be a Hero Hiroyuki Takashima January 3, 2026 TBA TBA Based on a light novel written by Rocket Shokai. [16]
The Ramparts of Ice Mankyū April 2, 2026 TBA TBA Based on a manga written by Kōcha Agasawa. [17]
Snowball Earth Munehisa Sakai April 3, 2026 TBA TBA Based on a manga written by Yuhiro Tsujitsugu. [18]
Mistress Kanan Is Devilishly Easy Yasushi Muroya April 5, 2026 TBA TBA Based on a manga written by Nonco. [19]

Films

Title Director(s) Release date Note(s) Ref(s)
Fuuto PI: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull Yousuke Kabashima November 8, 2024 Sequel to Fuuto PI. [20]

Original net animations

Title Director(s) Release date(s) Eps Runtime Note(s) Ref(s)
Cagaster of an Insect Cage Koichi Chigira February 6, 2020 12 25–33 minutes Based on a manga by Kachō Hashimoto.
Animation produced by Okinawa Gonzo.		 [21]
7 Seeds Part 2 Yukio Takahashi March 26, 2020 12 24–31 minutes Sequel to 7 Seeds, based on a manga by Yumi Tamura. [22]
The Prince of Tennis II: Hyotei vs. Rikkai Game of Future Keiichiro Kawaguchi February 13, 2021–
April 17, 2021		 2 45–47 minutes Based on The Prince of Tennis franchise.
Co-produced with M.S.C.		 [23]

OVAs

References

  1. ↑ "Profile" (in Japanese). Studio Kai. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "アニメ制作会社スタジオKAI、第1期決算を官報に掲載 当期純損失4億円". Otaku Industry News (in Japanese). May 15, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  3. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 1, 2019). "GONZO Transfers Some Production, Intellectual Property to Studio KAI". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  4. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 18, 2021). "Studio KAI Reports 165 Million Yen in Losses in 2020". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  5. ↑ Loo, Egan (December 19, 2020). "Uma Musume Pretty Derby TV Anime Season 2's Video Reveals New Cast, Staff & Studio Change, Song Info, January 4 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  6. ↑ Loo, Egan (November 20, 2019). "Super Cub Bishōjo Motorbike Anime by Studio Kai Confirmed". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  7. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (January 21, 2022). "Skeleton Knight in Another World Anime's Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, April Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  8. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio; Loo, Egan (March 26, 2022). "The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Anime's Video Reveals 5 New Cast Members, Theme Songs, July Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  9. ↑ Mateo, Alex (October 26, 2021). "Oresuki Creators' Idol Light Novel Shine Post Gets Anime Next Summer". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  10. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 26, 2022). "Fuuto PI Anime Reveals Promo Video, 6 Main Cast Members, August Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  11. ↑ Loo, Egan (August 26, 2023). "Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc Anime's Full Promo Video Unveils Johnny's West's Opening Song, October 1 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  12. ↑ Mateo, Alex (August 22, 2023). "Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3 Anime Reveals Promo Video, Visual, October 4 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  13. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (November 5, 2023). "7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Anime Slated for January 7". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  14. ↑ Mateo, Alex (April 30, 2025). "Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Debuts on July 2, Airs for 2 Parts With 2nd Half in January 2026". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  15. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (August 8, 2025). "A Star Brighter Than the Sun Anime Reveals More Cast, October 2 Debut in 1st Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  16. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 13, 2025). "Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime's New Video Reveals January 3 Debut, Spyair's Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  17. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 9, 2026). "The Ramparts of Ice Anime Reveals April 2 Debut on Netflix in English-Subtitled Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  18. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (January 15, 2026). "Snowball Earth TV Anime Reveals April 3 Debut in New Extended Friday Night Programming Block on NTV". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  19. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (January 14, 2026). "Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy Anime Unveils Theme Song Artists, April 4 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  20. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 29, 2024). "Fuuto PI Anime Gets Film Opening on November 8". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  21. ↑ Mateo, Alex (January 15, 2020). "Cagaster of an Insect Cage Anime Posts English Trailer, Cast, More Staff, February 6 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  22. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (October 21, 2019). "7SEEDS Anime Gets 2nd Season on Netflix in 2020". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  23. ↑ "許斐剛マッチメイク完全監修アニメオリジナルストーリー" (in Japanese). Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  24. ↑ Hori-san to Miyamura-kun (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 6. アニメーション制作 - スタジオKAI [Animation production - Studio Kai]