Bibury Animation Studios G.K.
Gōdō gaisha
Native name合同会社バイブリーアニメーションスタジオ
FoundedMay 1, 2017 (age 9)
FounderTensho
Key peopleTensho (CEO)
LocationShimorenjaku
Location cityMitaka, Tokyo
Location countryJapan
IndustryJapanese animation
Equity¥ 41,000,000
Num employees80
Divisions
  • Bibury Animation CG[a]
  • Scenic Art Studio[b]
SubsidBakuga Animation Company[c]
Homepagebibury-st.com

Bibury Animation Studios G.K. (合同会社バイブリーアニメーションスタジオ, Gōdō-gaisha Baiburī Animēshon Sutajio) is a Japanese animation studio founded on May 1, 2017.

History

Bibury Animation Studios was founded on May 1, 2017[1] by Motoki "Tensho" Tanaka, an animation director and director of Kin-iro Mosaic, the Grisaia series, and Rewrite, both for the animation component of the visual novel while working for White Fox and later for the anime by 8-Bit. For the first two years of the company's existence, the studio worked solely as a sub-contracting studio, providing mostly in-between and 2nd key animation services. In 2019, the studio produced its first major work, Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation, directed by studio founder Tensho (who directed previous installments of the series), and in the same year, its first television series, Azur Lane: The Animation.

It has a sister studio, Bibury Animation CG, which provides 3DCG animation and designs as an outsourcing company for other studios, including Bibury itself.[2] It also has another studio, bakuga animation company, founded in April 1, 2025 and located in Osaka, specializing in digital animation.[3]

On February 3, 2026, the studio's founder Tensho announced on X the establishment of background art studio, Scenic Art Studio, which focuses on high quality of backgrounds.[4]

Works

Television series

TitleDirector(s)First run
start date		First run
end date		EpsNote(s)Ref(s)
Azur Lane: The AnimationTenshoOctober 3, 2019March 20, 202012Based on a video game developed by Shanghai Manjuu and Xiamen Yongshi.[5]
The Quintessential Quintuplets 2KaoriJanuary 8, 2021March 26, 202112Sequel to The Quintessential Quintuplets by Tezuka Productions.[6]
Black Rock Shooter: Dawn FallTenshoApril 3, 2022June 19, 202212Based on characters created by Huke.
Co-produced with Bibury Animation CG.		[7]
Prima DollTenshoJuly 9, 2022September 24, 202212Based on a mixed media project by Key.[8]
Magical DestroyersHiroshi IkehataApril 8, 2023June 24, 202312Original work by Jun Inagawa.[9]
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love YouHikaru SatoOctober 8, 2023December 24, 202312Based on a manga by Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa.[10]
The Quintessential Quintuplets*Masato JinboDecember 24, 2024December 24, 20242Sequel to The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie.[11]
Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the AnimationKousuke MurayamaJanuary 2, 2025March 27, 202513Based on a video game developed by Frontwing.[12]
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You 2nd SeasonHikaru SatoJanuary 12, 2025March 30, 202512Sequel to The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.[13]
Witch WatchHiroshi IkehataApril 6, 2025October 5, 202525Based on a manga by Kenta Shinohara.[14]
Chainsmoker CatTaku KimuraJuly 3, 2026Based on a manga by NyanNyanFactory.[15]
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You 3rd SeasonHikaru SatoJuly 5, 2026Sequel to The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You 2nd Season.[16]

Films

TitleDirector(s)Release DateNote(s)Ref(s)
Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the AnimationTenshoMarch 15, 2019Sequel to The Eden of Grisaia.[17]
Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation StargazerKousuke MurayamaNovember 27, 2020Sequel to Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation.[18]
The Quintessential Quintuplets MovieMasato JinboMay 20, 2022Sequel to The Quintessential Quintuplets 2.[19]
Gekijōban Gochūmon wa Usagi Desu ka? We Are Family!Hiroyuki Hashimoto (Chief)
Tensho		Related to Is the Order a Rabbit?[20]

Video games

YearTitleNotesRefs.
2018Summer PocketsOpening animation[21]
2023–2024Prima DollIllustrations[22]

Notable staff

Representative staff

  • Motoki "Tensho" Tanaka (president)

Animation producers

  • Hidehisa Taniguchi (2019~present)
  • Masahiro Obata (2020~present)
  • Keisuke Yamamoto (2021~present)

Directors

Notes

  1. ^ Bibury Animation CG (バイブリーアニメーションCG), an animation substudio specializing in 3DCGI, photography, and special effects.
  2. ^ Scenic Art Studio (シーニックアートスタジオ), also known as Scenic Art Studio - L'Air Bleu Vert, an animation studio division launched in February 3, 2026, specializing in animation backgrounds.
  3. ^ bakuga animation company, aka Bakuga Osaka Studio (爆画大阪スタジオ), an animation studio located in Osaka, Japan founded in April 2025.

References

  1. ^ "company" (in Japanese). bibury-st.com. February 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "ja:バイブリーアニメーションCG | 求人情報検索 | CGWORLD.jp" (in Japanese). CG・映像の専門情報サイト | CGWORLD.jp. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
  3. ^ "bakuga animation companyオフィシャルサイト". May 2, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  4. ^ "背景スタジオを立ち上げました！" (in Japanese). X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  5. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (July 22, 2019). "Azur Lane Anime Reveals Visual, October Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  6. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 18, 2020). "The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime's 2nd Season Premieres in October with New Director, Studio". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  7. ^ Loo, Egan (February 11, 2022). "Black Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall Anime's New Video Unveils Story, More Cast, Ending Song, April 3 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  8. ^ Pineda, Rafael (March 25, 2022). "Key's Prima Doll Anime Premieres in July". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  9. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (December 25, 2022). "Mahō Shōjo Magical Destroyers Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Theme Song Artists, April 2023 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
  10. ^ Mateo, Alex (March 13, 2023). "The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Manga Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  11. ^ "ja:「五等分の花嫁＊」前後編が12月にTBSで放送　BS11ではシリーズ作もオンエア" (in Japanese). Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. November 23, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  12. ^ Mateo, Alex (February 24, 2022). "Frontwing's Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Game Gets New TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  13. ^ Loo, Egan (September 14, 2024). "The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 Unveils January 12 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  14. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 16, 2025). "Witch Watch Anime Reveals New Video, April 6 Debut, Yoasobi's Opening Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  15. ^ Loo, Egan (April 2, 2026). "Chainsmoker Cat Anime Announces 6 More Cast Members, July 2 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  16. ^ Loo, Egan (May 1, 2026). "'100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You' Season 3 Slated for July 5". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  17. ^ Loo, Egan (December 12, 2018). "Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime's New Promo Confirms Delay to March 15 With 90-Minute Screenings". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  18. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (July 19, 2019). "Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime's Sequel Reveals Title, Crowdfunding Campaign". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
  19. ^ "ja:映画「五等分の花嫁」公開日は2022年5月20日、決意の表情を浮かべる五つ子" (in Japanese). Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. December 29, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  20. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (March 5, 2026). "Is the order a rabbit? Anime Film Unveils Title". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
  21. ^ "Bibury Animation Studios" (in Japanese). bibury-st.com. March 23, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  22. ^ "ja:プリマドール：冬空花火／雪華文様【キネティックノベル】 | Key" (in Japanese). primadoll.jp. Key. Retrieved April 15, 2023.