How about exploring with us how many employees work at the studios responsible for your anime ? Recently, we talked about the controversy surrounding the Demon Slayer . Despite producing incredible animations, they are facing financial difficulties. You can check out all the details of this case by clicking here . But now, let's understand how these studios deal with the demand for professionals. Without further ado, let's get to the list!
First, it's worth remembering that the amount of money animation studios spend to produce 24-minute episodes is insane. It's estimated that nowadays, animating a single episode costs over $100,000!
On the other hand, if we talk about the country with the largest and most renowned anime production studios, Japan dominates the list. But being in the lead doesn't mean it's more profitable than other countries. This is because the salaries of Japanese animators are far below what animators earn in the United States. However, the amount of work that Japanese animators deliver in a month is much greater than that of animators from other countries in an entire year!
Finally, for this list we have compiled the most popular studios, some of their most relevant previously produced works, and the number of employees updated to the date closest to the work:
List of Studios
- First, let's start with A-1 Pictures , which employed approximately 151 people (February 2021).
- Here in Brazil, BONES recently worked on My Hero Academia with 80 employees (as of January 2021).
- Currently, CloverWorks, that produced Horimiya, has -117 employees (February 2021).
- And JC STAFF brought us Edens Zero with approximately -197 permanent employees .
- Meanwhile, Kyoto Animation, recently responsible for Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon, has 141 employees (April 2020).
- Madhouse, working on One Punch Man, had around 70 employees (including new hires).
- Now, the giant MAPPA, which is involved in Attack on Titan: The Final Season, has 250 employees (December 2021).
- Currently, PA WORKS with Kami-sama ni Natta Hi has 98 employees (April 2017).
- Meanwhile, SHAFT , which brought the Monogatari Series to life, has 70 employees (May 2021).
- The traditional Studio Ghibli, with its Earwig and the Witch, has approximately 280 employees .
- On the other hand, TMS Entertainment – 240 employees (March 2021).
- And here we have Toei Animation , which produced Dragon Ball – 819 contracted employees and 526 freelance employees (March 2021).
- Meanwhile, Ufotable , with the great Demon Slayer – 200 permanent employees (December 2021).
- Finally, WIT STUDIO with Vinland Saga has approximately 130 employees (as of November 2021).
So, folks, what do you think of all this? Honestly, I'd like to highlight the discrepancies in several of them. However, others stand out significantly when compared to some of the lower-ranked ones on the list. Anyway, leave a comment, enjoy the rest of your weekend, and until next time!
Source: Wikipedia JP