Genco
| Company type | Kabushiki gaisha |
|---|---|
| Industry | Anime production |
| Founded | March 3, 1997 |
| Headquarters | 106-0032 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan |
Key people | Tarō Maki, president |
| Website | www |
Genco, Inc. (株式会社ジェンコ, Kabushiki-gaisha Jenco) is a Japanese anime production enterprise, founded on March 3, 1997. Presided over by Tarō Maki, its headquarters is located in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo. It has produced numerous anime series such as Honey and Clover, Nodame Cantabile, Elfen Lied, Kino's Journey, Accel World, Sword Art Online, Genshiken and Toradora. It has also co-produced original creations like Yasuomi Umetsu's Wizard Barristers and did project collaborations like in Hero Tales (with Hiromu Arakawa and Studio Flag) and in Xebec's Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi.
Productions
[edit]Genco produced most of ARMS' non-hentai titles and A.C.G.T's animation projects. It also works with J.C. Staff in some of its productions.
| Title | Year | Studio | Involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Athletes | 1997 | AIC | Planning, Co-Production |
| Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness | 1997 | AIC | Co-Production |
| Nazca | 1998 | Radix | Production |
| Serial Experiments Lain | 1998 | Radix | Co-Production |
| St. Luminous Mission High School | 1998 | Triangle Staff | Production |
| Super Doll Licca-chan | 1998 | Madhouse | Production |
| Super Milk-chan | 1998 | Tokyo Kids | Production |
| Amazing Nurse Nanako | 1999 | Radix | Production |
| Space Pirate Mito | 1999 | Triangle Staff | Production |
| Aoi and Mutsuki: A Pair of Queens | 1999 | Triangle Staff | Production |
| Tenchi Forever! The Movie | 1999 | AIC | Planning Association |
| Azumanga Daioh: The Animation | 2002 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Azumanga Daioh - The Very Short Movie | 2001 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Azumanga Web Daioh | 2000 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Dotto! Koni-chan | 2000 | Shaft | Production |
| NieA_7 | 2000 | Triangle Staff | Production |
| Alien Nine | 2001 | J.C.Staff | Creation, Production |
| Figure 17 | 2001 | OLM | Production |
| Millennium Actress | 2001 | Madhouse | Production |
| A Tree of Palme | 2002 | Palm Studio | Production |
| Arcade Gamer Fubuki | 2002 | Shaft | Production |
| EX-Driver: The Movie | 2002 | Actas, Bandai Visual | Production |
| Onegai Teacher | 2002 | Daume | Production |
| Seven of Seven | 2002 | A.C.G.T | Original Idea, Planning, Production, Series Composition |
| Binzume Yosei | 2003 | Xebec | Planning |
| Ikkitousen | 2003 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Eiken | 2003 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Kino's Journey | 2003 | A.C.G.T | Production |
| Nanaka 6/17 | 2003 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Onegai Twins | 2003 | Daume | Production |
| Tokyo Godfathers | 2003 | Madhouse | Production |
| Daphne in the Brilliant Blue | 2004 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Doki Doki School Hours | 2004 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| DearS | 2004 | Daume | Production |
| Elfen Lied | 2004 | ARMS | Production |
| Ichigeki Sacchu!! HoiHoi-san | 2004 | Daume | Production |
| Genshiken | 2004 | ARMS | Production |
| Kujibiki Unbalance | 2004 | Ajia-do Animation Works | Production |
| Tetsujin 28th | 2004 | Palm Studio | Production |
| Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor | 2005 | OLM | Production |
| Honey and Clover | 2005 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| PetoPeto-san | 2005 | Xebec M2 | Production |
| Zettai Shounen | 2005 | A.C.G.T | Production |
| Asatte no Houkou | 2006 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Girl's High | 2006 | ARMS | Production |
| Himawari! | 2006 | ARMS | Production |
| Honey and Clover II | 2006 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Project Blue Earth SOS | 2006 | A.C.G.T | Production |
| Renkin 3-kyu Magical ? Pokan | 2006 | Remic | Production |
| Super Robot Wars Original Generation: Divine Wars | 2006 | OLM | Production |
| Zero no Tsukaima | 2006 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Deltora Quest | 2007 | OLM | Production |
| Himawari!! | 2007 | ARMS | Production |
| Hitohira | 2007 | Xebec M2 | Production |
| Hero Tales | 2007 | Studio Flag | Production |
| Ikkitousen: Dragon Destiny | 2007 | ARMS | Production |
| KimiKiss: Pure Rouge | 2007 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Nodame Cantabile | 2007 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Tetsujin 28-go: Hakuchu no Zangetsu | 2007 | Palm Studio | Production |
| Zero no Tsukaima: Futatsuki no Kishi | 2007 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Ikkitousen: Great Guardians | 2008 | ARMS | Production |
| Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi | 2008 | Xebec | Co-Production |
| Monochrome Factor | 2008 | A.C.G.T | Production |
| Nodame Cantabile: Paris | 2008 | J.C.Staff | Animation Production, Production |
| Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed | 2008 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Shina Dark | 2008 | Shaft | Production |
| Toradora! | 2008 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo | 2008 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Maria Holic[1] | 2009 | Shaft | Production |
| Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ | 2009 | Bee Train | Production |
| Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin | 2009 | ARMS | Production |
| Dance in the Vampire Bund | 2010 | Shaft | Production |
| Ichiban Ushiro no Daimao | 2010 | Artland | Production |
| Ikkitousen: Xtreme Xecutor[2] | 2010 | TNK | Production |
| Kuragehime | 2010 | Brain's Base | Production |
| Nodame Cantabile: Finale | 2010 | J.C.Staff | Animation Production, Production |
| Ookami-san and Her Seven Companions | 2010 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Queen's Blade: Beautiful Warriors | 2010 | ARMS | Production |
| Queen's Blade 2: The Evil Eye | 2010 | ARMS | Production |
| Hyakka Ryoran Samurai Girls | 2010 | ARMS | Production |
| Ikkitousen: Shuugaku Toushi Keppu-roku | 2011 | TNK | Producer, Production |
| Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai! | 2011 | Lerche | Production |
| Accel World | 2012 | Sunrise | Production |
| Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero | 2012 | ARMS | Production |
| Waiting in the Summer | 2012 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| High School DxD[3] | 2012 | TNK | Production |
| Ixion Saga DT | 2012 | Brain's Base | Production |
| Maria Holic Alive | 2012 | Shaft | Production |
| Queen's Blade Rebellion | 2012 | ARMS | Production |
| Vanquished Queens | 2012 | ARMS | Production |
| Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai! | 2012 | ARMS | Production |
| Sword Art Online | 2012 | A-1 Pictures | License Management, Production, Project Generalisation |
| Golden Time | 2013 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| The Devil Is a Part-Timer! | 2013 | White Fox | Production (under Hitomi Araki) |
| High School DxD New | 2013 | TNK | Production |
| Kin-iro Mosaic | 2013 | Studio Gokumi | Production |
| Maoyu | 2013 | ARMS | Production |
| Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo | 2013 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Hyakka Ryoran Samurai Bride | 2013 | ARMS | Production |
| Senran Kagura | 2013 | Animation Studio Artland | Production |
| Unbreakable Machine-Doll | 2013 | Lerche | Production |
| Bladedance of Elementalers | 2014 | TNK | Production |
| Daimidaler the Sound Robot | 2014 | TNK | Production |
| Gokukoku no Brynhildr | 2014 | ARMS | Production |
| Invaders of the Rokujyōma!? | 2014 | Silver Link | Production |
| SoniAni: Super Sonico the Animation | 2014 | White Fox | Production |
| Sushi Ninja[4] | 2014 | Genco Sprite Animation Studios |
Production |
| Sword Art Online II | 2014 | A-1 Pictures | License Management, Production |
| Wizard Barristers | 2014 | ARMS | Production |
| Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?[5] | 2015 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn’t Exist[6] | 2015 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Gate: Jieitai Kano Chi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri[7] | 2015 | A-1 Pictures | Production |
| Valkyrie Drive[8] | 2015 | ARMS | Production |
| Hello!! Kin-iro Mosaic![9] | 2015 | Studio Gokumi | Production |
| Prison School[10] | 2015 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Seisen Cerberus: Ryūkoku no Fatalite[11] | 2016 | Bridge | Production |
| Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling Club | 2017 | J.C.Staff A.C.G.T |
Production |
| Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Sword Oratoria | 2017 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Seven Mortal Sins | 2017 | Bridge | Production |
| Knight's & Magic | 2017 | 8-Bit | Production |
| Dies Irae[12] | 2017 | A.C.G.T | Production |
| Konohana Kitan | 2017 | Lerche | Production |
| Toji no Miko | 2018 | Studio Gokumi | Production |
| High School DxD HERO | 2018 | Passione | Production |
| Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online | 2018 | 3Hz | Production |
| Magical Girl Ore | 2018 | Pierrot+ | Production |
| Rokuhōdō Yotsuiro Biyori | 2018 | Zexcs | Production |
| Happy Sugar Life | 2018 | Ezo'la | Production |
| Between the Sky and Sea | 2018 | TMS Entertainment Double Eagle |
Co-Production |
| Operation Han-Gyaku-Sei Million Arthur[13] | 2018 | J.C.Staff | Production |
| Senran Kagura Shinovi Master | 2018 | TNK | Production |
| Sword Art Online: Alicization | 2018 | A-1 Pictures | Production |
| Sorcerous Stabber Orphen | 2020 | Studio Deen | Production |
| Pluto | 2023 | Genco Tezuka Productions |
Co-Production |
| Berserk of Gluttony | 2023 | A.C.G.T | Production |
| A Journey Through Another World | 2024 | EMT Squared | Production |
| Re:Monster | TBA | Studio Deen | Production |
References
[edit]- ^ "Maria Holic Manga Confirmed to Get TV Anime - News". Anime News Network. 2008-08-07. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ^ "Ikkitousen's New TV Anime, Xtreme Xecutor, Confirmed (Update 2) - News". Anime News Network. 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ^ "High School DxD TV Anime Slated for This Winter - News". Anime News Network. 2011-09-16. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ^ "Sushi Ninja - Anime". Daisuki. Archived from the original on 2015-12-26. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ^ "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Light Novels Get TV Anime - News". Anime News Network. 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "VIDEO: Staff and Cast Announced for Summer "Gate - Thus the JSDF Fought There!" TV Anime". Crunchyroll. 2015-03-19. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ^ "Valkyrie Drive Project Launches With TV Anime, Video Games - News". Anime News Network. 2015-03-21. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ^ ""Hello!! Kiniro Mosaic" – Season 2 PV | moetron ☆萌えトロン | Celebrating 10 Years~!". Moetron.com. 2014-08-14. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ^ "制作・出演 スタッフ＆キャスト｜TVアニメ『監獄学園 プリズンスクール』公式サイト". Prison-anime.com. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ^ Komatsu, Mikikazu (January 24, 2016). "Card Battle Social Game "Seisen Cerberus" Gets TV Anime Adaptation this April". Crunchyroll. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ^ "Dies irae Adult Visual Novel Gets 2017 TV Anime Series Adaptation". Anime News Network. 2015-12-18. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
- ^ "Han-Gyaku-Sei Million Arthur Anime Gets 2nd Season in April". Anime News Network. 2018-09-06. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
External links
[edit]- Official site (in Japanese)
- Official site Archived 2023-01-15 at the Wayback Machine (in English)
- Genco at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
