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CloverWorks
Japanese animation studio
CloverWorks, Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社CloverWorks, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha KurōbāWākusu) is a Japanese animation studio that was rebranded from A-1 Pictures' Kōenji Studio. It is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan's anime production firm Aniplex.
01History
In April 2018, A-1 Pictures rebranded its Kōenji Studio as CloverWorks, which has a unique brand identity, distinguishable from its main Asagaya Studio. The studio is based in Suginami, Tokyo. Following the rebranding, four anime productions have changed the studio credited from A-1 Pictures to CloverWorks: Slow Start, Darling in the Franxx, Persona 5: The Animation, and Ace Attorney Season 2. Slow Start changed the credited studio after the original run ended, while Darling in the Franxx changed the credited studio during production. CloverWorks later announced that it had separated from A-1 Pictures in October 2018, although it remained as a subsidiary of Aniplex.
In May 2022, CloverWorks, in joint collaboration with Aniplex, Wit Studio, and Shueisha, established the production company JOEN in order to streamline the production and planning of various media of anime, as well as provide a better business model between the animation studios involved.
02Works
Television series
| Title | Broadcast channel | First run start date | First run end date | Director | Eps | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
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| Slow Start | Tokyo MX | January 7, 2018 (2018-01-07) | March 25, 2018 (2018-03-25) | Hiroyuki Hashimoto | 12 | Based on a 4-panel manga by Yuiko Tokumi. | |
| Darling in the Franxx | Tokyo MX | January 13, 2018 (2018-01-13) | July 7, 2018 (2018-07-07) | Atsushi Nishigori | 24 | Original work. Co-production with Trigger and A-1 Pictures. |
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| Persona 5: The Animation | Tokyo MX | April 8, 2018 (2018-04-08) | September 30, 2018 (2018-09-30) | Masashi Ishihama | 26 | Based on the Persona 5 video game by Atlus. | |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai | ABC | October 4, 2018 (2018-10-04) | December 27, 2018 (2018-12-27) | Soichi Masui | 13 | Based on a psychological light novel written by Hajime Kamoshida. | |
| Dakaichi | Tokyo MX | October 5, 2018 (2018-10-05) | December 28, 2018 (2018-12-28) | Naoyuki Tatsuwa | 13 | Based on a yaoi manga by Hashigo Sakurabi. | |
| Ace Attorney (season 2) | NNS (ytv) | October 6, 2018 (2018-10-06) | March 30, 2019 (2019-03-30) | Ayumu Watanabe | 23 | Sequel to Ace Attorney. | |
| Fairy Tail (season 3) | TXN (TV Tokyo) | October 7, 2018 (2018-10-07) | September 29, 2019 (2019-09-29) | Shinji Ishihira | 51 | Final season of Fairy Tail. Co-production with A-1 Pictures and Bridge. |
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| The Promised Neverland (season 1) | Fuji TV (Noitamina) | January 11, 2019 (2019-01-11) | March 29, 2019 (2019-03-29) | Mamoru Kanbe | 12 | Based on a thriller manga written by Kaiu Shirai. | |
| Fate/Grand Order, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia | Tokyo MX | October 5, 2019 (2019-10-05) | March 21, 2020 (2020-03-21) | Toshifumi Akai | 21 | Based on the smartphone game Fate/Grand Order developed by Delightworks. | |
| Auto Boy - Carl from Mobile Land | NHK-E | April 2, 2020 (2020-04-02) | March 24, 2022 (2022-03-24) | Shinobu Sasaki | 104 | Original work. Multimedia kids project by Aniplex and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. |
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| The Millionaire Detective Balance: Unlimited | Fuji TV (Noitamina) | April 9, 2020 (2020-04-09) | September 24, 2020 (2020-09-24) | Tomohiko Ito | 11 | Based on a detective novel series written by Yasutaka Tsutsui. | |
| The Promised Neverland (season 2) | Fuji TV (Noitamina) | January 8, 2021 (2021-01-08) | March 26, 2021 (2021-03-26) | Mamoru Kanbe | 11 | Sequel to The Promised Neverland. | |
| Horimiya | Tokyo MX | January 10, 2021 (2021-01-10) | April 4, 2021 (2021-04-04) | Masashi Ishihama | 13 | Based on a romantic comedy manga written by Hero. | |
| Wonder Egg Priority | NTV | January 13, 2021 (2021-01-13) | March 31, 2021 (2021-03-31) | Shin Wakabayashi | 12 | Original work. | |
| Shadows House (season 1) | Tokyo MX | April 11, 2021 (2021-04-11) | July 4, 2021 (2021-07-04) | Kazuki Ohashi | 13 | Based on a supernatural manga by Somato. | |
| Tokyo 24th Ward | Tokyo MX | January 6, 2022 (2022-01-06) | April 7, 2022 (2022-04-07) | Naokatsu Tsuda | 12 | Original work. | |
| My Dress-Up Darling (season 1) | Tokyo MX | January 9, 2022 (2022-01-09) | March 27, 2022 (2022-03-27) | Keisuke Shinohara | 12 | Based on a romantic comedy manga by Shinichi Fukuda. | |
| Akebi's Sailor Uniform | Tokyo MX | January 9, 2022 (2022-01-09) | March 27, 2022 (2022-03-27) | Miyuki Kuroki | 12 | Based on a slice of life manga by Hiro. | |
| Spy × Family (season 1) | TV Tokyo | April 9, 2022 (2022-04-09) | December 24, 2022 (2022-12-24) | Kazuhiro Furuhashi | 25 | Based on an action comedy manga by Tatsuya Endo. Co-production with Wit Studio. |
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| In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki | Tokyo MX | April 10, 2022 (2022-04-10) | July 3, 2022 (2022-07-03) | Takudai Kakuchi | 13 | Based on a comedy manga by Sōichirō Yamamoto. | |
| Shadows House (season 2) | Tokyo MX | July 9, 2022 (2022-07-09) | September 24, 2022 (2022-09-24) | Kazuki Ohashi | 12 | Sequel to Shadows House. | |
| Bocchi the Rock! (season 1) | Tokyo MX | October 9, 2022 (2022-10-09) | December 25, 2022 (2022-12-25) | Keiichirō Saitō | 12 | Based on a 4-panel manga by Aki Hamazi. | |
| UniteUp! | Tokyo MX | January 7, 2023 (2023-01-07) | April 15, 2023 (2023-04-15) | Shinichiro Ushijima | 12 | Based on a multimedia project by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. | |
| Horimiya: The Missing Pieces | Tokyo MX | July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01) | September 23, 2023 (2023-09-23) | Masashi Ishihama | 13 | Related to Horimiya. | |
| Spy × Family (season 2) | TV Tokyo | October 7, 2023 (2023-10-07) | December 23, 2023 (2023-12-23) | Kazuhiro Furuhashi Takahiro Harada |
12 | Sequel to Spy × Family. Co-production with Wit Studio. |
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| Wind Breaker | JNN (MBS, TBS) | April 5, 2024 (2024-04-05) | June 28, 2024 (2024-06-28) | Toshifumi Akai | 13 | Based on a yankī manga by Satoru Nii. | |
| Black Butler: Public School Arc | Tokyo MX | April 13, 2024 (2024-04-13) | June 22, 2024 (2024-06-22) | Kenjirou Okada | 11 | Based on a dark comedy manga by Yana Toboso. | |
| The Elusive Samurai (season 1) | Tokyo MX | July 6, 2024 (2024-07-06) | September 28, 2024 (2024-09-28) | Yuta Yamazaki | 12 | Based on a historical fantasy manga by Yusei Matsui. | |
| I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time | Tokyo MX | January 11, 2025 (2025-01-11) | March 29, 2025 (2025-03-29) | Tsuyoshi Nagasawa | 12 | Based on a fantasy comedy light novel written by Mato Kousaka. | |
| UniteUp! Uni:Birth | Tokyo MX | January 11, 2025 (2025-01-11) | April 5, 2025 (2025-04-05) | Shinichiro Ushijima | 12 | Sequel to UniteUp! | |
| Wind Breaker (season 2) | JNN (MBS, TBS) | April 4, 2025 (2025-04-04) | June 20, 2025 (2025-06-20) | Toshifumi Akai | 12 | Sequel to Wind Breaker. | |
| Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc | Tokyo MX | April 5, 2025 (2025-04-05) | June 28, 2025 (2025-06-28) | Kenjirou Okada | 13 | Sequel to Black Butler: Public School Arc. | |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus | Tokyo MX | July 5, 2025 (2025-07-05) | September 27, 2025 (2025-09-27) | Soichi Masui | 13 | Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid. | |
| My Dress-Up Darling (season 2) | Tokyo MX | July 6, 2025 (2025-07-06) | September 21, 2025 (2025-09-21) | Keisuke Shinohara | 12 | Sequel to My Dress-Up Darling. | |
| The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity | Tokyo MX | July 6, 2025 (2025-07-06) | September 28, 2025 (2025-09-28) | Miyuki Kuroki | 13 | Based on a romantic comedy manga by Saka Mikami. | |
| Spy × Family (season 3) | TV Tokyo | October 4, 2025 (2025-10-04) | December 27, 2025 (2025-12-27) | Yukiko Imai | 13 | Sequel to the second season of Spy × Family. Co-production with Wit Studio. |
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| The Elusive Samurai (season 2) | Fuji TV (Noitamina) | July 17, 2026 (2026-07-17) | TBA | Yuta Yamazaki | 12 | Sequel to The Elusive Samurai. | |
| The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All | TBA | January 2027 (2027-01) | TBA | Masashi Ishihama | TBA | Based on a yuri manga by Sumiko Arai. | |
| The Case Files of Biblia Bookstore | TBA | 2027 (2027) | TBA | Mamoru Kanbe | TBA | Based on a mystery light novel written by En Mikami. | |
| Bocchi the Rock! (season 2) | TBA | TBA | TBA | Yūsuke Yamamoto | TBA | Sequel to Bocchi the Rock!. | |
| Untitled Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series | TBA | TBA | TBA | Kazuya Tsurumaki Toko Yatabe |
TBA | Related to Neon Genesis Evangelion. Co-production with Studio Khara. |
Films
| Title | Director | Release date | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
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| Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl | Sōichi Masui | June 15, 2019 | Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. | |
| Her Blue Sky | Tatsuyuki Nagai | October 11, 2019 | Original work. | |
| Saekano the Movie: Finale | Akihisa Shibata | October 26, 2019 | Sequel to Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Flat. | |
| Fate/Grand Order: Final Singularity-Grand Temple of Time: Solomon | Toshifumi Akai | July 30, 2021 | Sequel to Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia. | |
| Dakaichi: Spain Arc | Naoyuki Tatsuwa | October 9, 2021 | Sequel to Dakaichi. | |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out | Sōichi Masui | June 23, 2023 | Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl. | |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid | Sōichi Masui | December 1, 2023 | Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out. | |
| Spy × Family Code: White | Takashi Katagiri | December 22, 2023 | Related to Spy × Family. Co-production with Wit Studio. |
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| Trapezium | Masahiro Shinohara | May 10, 2024 | Based on a coming-of-age novel by Kazumi Takayama. | |
| Bocchi the Rock! Re: | Keiichirō Saitō | June 7, 2024 | Compilation films of Bocchi the Rock!. | |
| Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: | August 9, 2024 | |||
| Fureru | Tatsuyuki Nagai | October 4, 2024 | Original work. | |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend | Sōichi Masui | October 16, 2026 | Sequel to Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus. | |
| Grotesqqque | Atsushi Nishigori | November 6, 2026 | Original work. | |
| Pokémon: Wild Card | Katsuhiko Kitada | 2027 | 24th animated film of the Pokémon franchise. |
ONAs/OVAs
| Title | Release start date | Release end date | Eps | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Diary of Our Days | March 28, 2018 (2018-03-28) | November 12, 2018 (2018-11-12) | 8 | A slice-of-life shorts series about daily life fragments of various characters from the idol group 22/7. | |
| Persona 5: The Animation - Proof of Justice | May 29, 2019 (2019-05-29) | May 29, 2019 (2019-05-29) | 1 | OVA episode bundled with the 11th Blu-ray volume of Persona 5: The Animation. | |
| Persona 5: The Animation - A Magical Valentine's Day | June 26, 2019 (2019-06-26) | June 26, 2019 (2019-06-26) | 1 | OVA episode bundled with the 12th Blu-ray volume of Persona 5: The Animation. | |
| Sakura Wars ~Sakura Kakumei ~Hana Saku Otome-tachi~ | September 2, 2020 (2020-09-02) | September 2, 2020 (2020-09-02) | 1 | Promotional ONA for a new mobile Sakura Wars game. | |
| Powerful Pro Yakyū Powerful Kōkō-hen | March 20, 2021 (2021-03-20) | April 3, 2021 (2021-04-03) | 4 | Based on the Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū smartphone game developed by Konami. | |
| VOY@GER | August 25, 2021 (2021-08-25) | August 25, 2021 (2021-08-25) | 1 | 16th anniversary commemoration to The Idolmaster franchise. Co-production with Studio Khara. |
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| 7FATES: CHAKHO | April 3, 2025 (2025-04-03) | April 3, 2025 (2025-04-03) | 1 | Based on webtoons by Hybe. | |
| The Star Seekers | |||||
| The Diary of Our Days, Day 9 | September 7, 2025 (2025-09-07) | September 7, 2025 (2025-09-07) | 1 | Additional episode to The Diary of Our Days. |
Video games
| Title | Publisher | Release date | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Arms: Million Memories | ForwardWorks | September 26, 2018 | Opening animation | |
| Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth | Sega | November 29, 2018 | Opening animation | |
| Touhou Cannonball | Aniplex | October 1, 2019 | Opening animation | |
| Atri: My Dear Moments | Aniplex | June 19, 2020 | Promotional animation | |
| The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage | Bandai Namco Entertainment | September 3, 2020 | 5th anniversary animation | |
| Fate/Grand Order | Aniplex | July 30, 2023 | "Memorial Movie" animation | |
| Fate/Samurai Remnant | Koei Tecmo | September 28, 2023 | Opening animation | |
| Gakuen Idolmaster | Bandai Namco Entertainment | May 8, 2026 | "Hatsuboshi Idol Festival (HIF)" opening animation |
Music videos
| Title | Singer | Release date | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Kimi ni Okuru Uta | The Sxplay | April 9, 2019 | ||
| Cinderella | Ace Collection | September 3, 2019 | Co-production with Maxilla. | |
| Tokyo Autumn Session | HoneyWorks | January 24, 2020 | ||
| Yakusoku | Eve | October 23, 2020 | ||
| Sangenshoku | Yoasobi | July 3, 2021 | ||
| Makafushigi | Gran Saga × Radwimps | October 25, 2021 | ||
| Kumorizora no Mukō wa Hareteiru | 22/7 | July 26, 2022 | ||
| 1000-man-kai Hug Nanda | Dialogue+ | December 21, 2022 | ||
| Shirayuki | Eve | December 23, 2022 | ||
| Monotone | Yoasobi | October 1, 2024 | Created for Fureru. Co-production with Ijigen Tokyo. |
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| Kireigoto | Hoshimachi Suisei | May 19, 2025 | ||
| Kasukana Yūhi | Magical Girl holoWitches! | October 17, 2025 |
Sources and credits
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