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Kyoto Animation (株式会社京都アニメーション) is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1981, working out of Uji, Kyoto, Japan.

1981Founded
📍Uji, Kyoto, Japan
10Notable works

What is Kyoto Animation known for?

Kyoto Animation (KyoAni) is beloved for their exceptional character animation, emotional storytelling, and slice-of-life masterpieces. Known for treating their staff well and maintaining high production values, KyoAni has created some of the most beloved anime series including Violet Evergarden, A Silent Voice, and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Its other credits in our catalogue include K-On!, Clannad, Free!, Sound! Euphonium and Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. Its output is concentrated in slice of life, drama, romance and comedy. The 24 productions listed on this page span 2008 to 2025 and are ordered by community rating, and the best rated of them are A Silent Voice (2016, 8.8), Clannad: After Story (2008, 8.8), Sound! Euphonium 3 (2024, 8.7), Violet Evergarden: the Movie (2020, 8.7) and The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya (2010, 8.6). Founding year and headquarters are as published by the studio itself at www.kyotoanimation.co.jp.

Notable Works

Violet EvergardenA Silent VoiceK-On!ClannadThe Melancholy of Haruhi SuzumiyaFree!Sound! EuphoniumMiss Kobayashi's Dragon MaidHyoukaLucky Star
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Where should I start with Kyoto Animation?

Sorted by community rating, the highest-rated Kyoto Animation titles in our catalogue are A Silent Voice (2016, 8.8), Clannad: After Story (2008, 8.8) and Sound! Euphonium 3 (2024, 8.7). Each entry shows its release year and score so you can pick a starting point; the sort buttons above switch the list to newest or most popular instead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What anime has Kyoto Animation made?

Kyoto Animation is credited on Violet Evergarden, A Silent Voice, K-On!, Clannad, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Free!, among 10 notable works we track. Every Kyoto Animation production in our catalogue is listed on this page.

When was Kyoto Animation founded?

Kyoto Animation (株式会社京都アニメーション) was founded in 1981 and works out of Uji, Kyoto, Japan.

What kind of anime does Kyoto Animation make?

Kyoto Animation's recorded specialisms are slice of life, drama, romance and comedy. The titles listed on this page are tagged most often as slice of life, drama, fantasy and comedy.

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