David Production, Animation studio in Nishitōkyō, Japan
David Production is an animation studio in Nishitōkyō, Japan, operating from a central facility where animators, directors, and production staff work together. The building houses several work areas where teams simultaneously develop different anime projects at varying stages of completion.
Founders Kōji Kajita and Taito Okiura left the studio Gonzo in 2007 to build this new production company. Their first full series called Ristorante Paradiso reached television broadcast two years later, marking the beginning of independent studio activity.
This facility transforms Japanese manga series into animated television shows, displaying different drawing styles that match each source material. Viewers often notice recurring visual techniques that have become a recognizable production signature carried across multiple series.
The company employs around 93 staff members working on different aspects of animation production, moving through every stage from initial concept to final delivery. Visitors should note this is an active production facility with access that may be limited.
The company name references the biblical David and Goliath story, reflecting the founders' determination to create competitive productions despite limited starting resources. This approach has proven itself over the years as the studio now produces internationally recognized series.
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