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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The company which became TMS Entertainment was established in October 1946 as a textile manufacturer before expanding into other businesses such as animal breeding, fur and amusement centers. After | + | The company which became TMS Entertainment was established in October 1946 as a textile manufacturer before expanding into other businesses such as animal breeding, fur and amusement centers. After a number of multiple company name changes, the company changed its name to '''Kyokuichi Corporation''' in 1991, and began an alliance with [[Sega]] and [[Sega Toys]] in 1992. In 1995, Kyokuichi merged with animation studio [[Tokyo Movie Shinsha]], absorbed TMS and established the '''Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie''' division to continue doing work until 2000, when they renamed themselves to TMS Entertainment. |
In 2005, Sega's parent company, [[Sega Sammy Holdings]], upped their shares of TMS Entertainment to 51%, formerly making the bussiness a subsidiary of the group. It has since been transferred to [[Sega Holdings]] (itself a subsidiary holding company of Sega Sammy). | In 2005, Sega's parent company, [[Sega Sammy Holdings]], upped their shares of TMS Entertainment to 51%, formerly making the bussiness a subsidiary of the group. It has since been transferred to [[Sega Holdings]] (itself a subsidiary holding company of Sega Sammy). | ||
| − | TMS Entertainment has worked on a wide variety of animation produced in Japan, such as ''Lupin the Third'', ''Detective Conan'', ''D.Gray-man'', and many others. They also co-produced many foreign projects in countries like France and Italy, as well as doing outsourced work. Some of these include ''Inspector Gadget'', ''Ulysses 31'', ''CyberSix'' | + | TMS Entertainment has worked on a wide variety of animation produced in Japan, such as ''Lupin the Third'', ''Detective Conan'', ''D.Gray-man'', and many others. They also co-produced many foreign projects in countries like France and Italy, as well as doing outsourced work. Some of these include ''Inspector Gadget'', ''Ulysses 31'', ''CyberSix'' among others. |
Being part of the same group of companies, TMS Entertainment is Sega's go-to animation studio whenever 2D animation is needed. | Being part of the same group of companies, TMS Entertainment is Sega's go-to animation studio whenever 2D animation is needed. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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*''[[Virtua Fighter (anime)|Virtua Fighter]]'' (1995) | *''[[Virtua Fighter (anime)|Virtua Fighter]]'' (1995) | ||
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*''[[Burning Rangers]]'' (1998) | *''[[Burning Rangers]]'' (1998) | ||
*''[[Sonic X]]'' (2003) | *''[[Sonic X]]'' (2003) | ||
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[[Category:Animation studios]] | [[Category:Animation studios]] | ||
[[Category:Licensors]] | [[Category:Licensors]] | ||
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TMS Entertainment Co., Ltd. (株式会社トムス・エンタテインメント) is a Japanese animation studio. It is currently owned by Sega Sammy Holdings.
Contents
History
The company which became TMS Entertainment was established in October 1946 as a textile manufacturer before expanding into other businesses such as animal breeding, fur and amusement centers. After a number of multiple company name changes, the company changed its name to Kyokuichi Corporation in 1991, and began an alliance with Sega and Sega Toys in 1992. In 1995, Kyokuichi merged with animation studio Tokyo Movie Shinsha, absorbed TMS and established the Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie division to continue doing work until 2000, when they renamed themselves to TMS Entertainment.
In 2005, Sega's parent company, Sega Sammy Holdings, upped their shares of TMS Entertainment to 51%, formerly making the bussiness a subsidiary of the group. It has since been transferred to Sega Holdings (itself a subsidiary holding company of Sega Sammy).
TMS Entertainment has worked on a wide variety of animation produced in Japan, such as Lupin the Third, Detective Conan, D.Gray-man, and many others. They also co-produced many foreign projects in countries like France and Italy, as well as doing outsourced work. Some of these include Inspector Gadget, Ulysses 31, CyberSix among others.
Being part of the same group of companies, TMS Entertainment is Sega's go-to animation studio whenever 2D animation is needed.
Filmography
- Virtua Fighter (1995)
- Burning Rangers (1998)
- Sonic X (2003)
- Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu (2005)
- Gekijou-ban Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Greatest Champion e no Michi (2005)
- Love and Berry Dress Up and Dance!: Magic of Happiness (2007)
- Hero Bank (2014)
- Hi-sCoool! SeHa Girls (2014)
- Phantasy Star Online 2: The Animation (2016)
Softography
NAOMI
- (2003)
NAOMI GD-ROM
- (2001)
- (2002)
Master System
- (1997) (as TMS-Kyokuichi)
Game Gear
- (1996) (as Tokyo Movie)
- (1996) (as TMS-Kyokuichi)
Saturn
- (1996) (as Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie)
- (1996) (as Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie) (animation)
- (1997) (as Tokyo Movie)
- (1997) (as Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie)
- (1998) (as Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie) (animation)
- (1998) (as Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie)