Tatsunoko Production, Animation studio in Musashino, Japan
Tatsunoko Production is an animation studio in the Musashino YS Building that develops television series and theatrical content from its headquarters in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The production facilities occupy a multi-story office building in the western part of the metropolis.
Tatsuo Yoshida established the studio on October 19, 1962, laying the foundation for a company that would shape Japanese animation across generations. The firm underwent a name change from kanji to katakana in 2013, reflecting a modernization of corporate identity in the digital era.
The studio name combines two meanings in Japanese: a reference to founder Tatsu and the word for sea dragon, represented by their seahorse logo. This double symbolism reflects in the visual identity that has defined the company since its founding.
The main office stands three minutes from Mitaka Station's north exit, accessible via the JR Chuo Line in western Tokyo. Visitors should note this is a working production studio that may have access restrictions in place.
The studio's seahorse logo appears in many of their animation productions as a hidden detail, a practice that fans often search for in credits or background scenes. This subtle signature became a tradition that strengthens the connection between studio and work.
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