What Studio Colorado does

Studio Colorido (スタジオコロリド) is a Tokyo-based digital animation studio founded circa 2011-2012 and operating as part of the Twin Engine Group (ツインエンジン). The studio produces original theatrical feature films, TV commercials, web anime, music videos, and game-related animation using integrated 2D digital drawing and 3D CGI workflows. Its feature film slate comprises 『ペンギン・ハイウェイ』 (Penguin Highway, 2018), 『泣きたい私は猫をかぶる』 (A Whisker Away, 2020), 『BURN THE WITCH』 (2020, co-produced with team Yamahitsuji), 『雨を告げる漂流団地』 (A Storm Drifting on an Apartment Building, 2022), 『好きでも嫌いなあまのじゃく』 (Amanojaku, 2024), and the upcoming Netflix exclusive 『超かぐや姫！』 (Super Kaguya Princess!, January 2026). The studio pioneered digital key animation (デジタル作画) methods in Japan and has hosted workshops and seminars at universities.

Name

Studio Colorado

Legal name

株式会社スタジオコロリド（STUDIO COLORIDO CO.,LTD.）

Website

https://colorido.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Studio Colorido is a Tokyo-based animation studio within the Twin Engine Group producing theatrical feature films, TV commercials, web anime, and music videos for Netflix, The Pokémon Company, Disney/Lucasfilm, and major Japanese brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animation Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Studio Campus / Production Facility Operators (MPADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF), Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ)

Keywords

• Animation production
• Theatrical anime films
• Commercial animation
• Music video production
• Web anime series

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Animation Production Contracts: Studio Colorido generates revenue through contracted animation production for feature films, TV series, web content, and commercial advertisements. Major projects include theatrical anime films, Netflix co-productions, and corporate TVCM work.
2. Licensing and IP Revenue: Revenue from licensing animation IPs for Blu-ray/DVD sales, merchandise, and soundtrack releases.
3. Co-production Revenue Share: Revenue sharing arrangements with Netflix and production committee partners for exclusive streaming and theatrical releases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Studio Colorido is a Japanese animation studio that produces original theatrical anime feature films, commissioned television commercials, web anime series, and music videos. It serves both corporate brand clients seeking animation content and entertainment platforms seeking original anime IP. The studio operates within the Twin Engine Group ecosystem for production support and global distribution.

Product overview

Studio Colorido is a Japanese animation studio producing a portfolio of animated content spanning original theatrical feature films, commissioned commercial animation, and web/digital content. Its core product line consists of theatrical feature films — including the first (ペンギン・ハイウェイ, 2018), second (泣きたい私は猫をかぶる, 2020), and third (雨を告げる漂流団地, 2022) full-length original films, plus BURN THE WITCH (2020) produced with team Yamahitsuji, 好きでも嫌いなあまのじゃく (2024), and 超かぐや姫！ (2026) co-produced with Netflix. The studio's service offerings include TV commercial animation for brands such as Nissin Foods, McDonald's, Marukome, Puzzle & Dragons, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, and Mitsui Fudosan; web anime content including the ongoing POKÉTOON series for Pokémon Kids TV and the 薄明の翼 (Twilight Wings) series for Pokémon Sword & Shield; STAR WARS VISIONS episodes for Lucasfilm; and music videos for artists such as Yorushika. Sub-products include the FASTENING DAYS YKK short film series and published art/making-of books. The studio also produces animation segments for games (CUE!) and illustrated books. All content is produced using digital workflows, including tools such as Toon Boom Storyboard Pro for video storyboarding, and is released across theatrical, streaming (Netflix, Disney+, YouTube), broadcast, and physical media (Blu-ray/DVD, books) channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Penguin Highway (劇場アニメ「ペンギン・ハイウェイ」) Original theatrical anime feature film released in 2018, produced by Studio Colorido for cinema audiences in Japan.
• A Whisker Away (泣きたい私は猫をかぶる) Original anime feature film co-produced with Netflix and released globally on the streaming platform in 2020.
• Drifting Home (雨を告げる漂流団地) Netflix original anime feature film released globally on the streaming platform in 2022.
• Commissioned TV Commercial Animation (TVCMアニメーション制作) Bespoke animation production service for television commercials, branded content, and marketing campaigns for corporate clients including consumer goods and entertainment brands.
• Music Video Animation Production
• Web Anime Series Production

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NetflixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2022Netflix is a major co-production and streaming partner for Studio Colorido. The studio has produced multiple feature-length anime films exclusively for Netflix global streaming, including '雨を告げる漂流団地' (2022), '好きでも嫌いなあまのじゃく' (2024), and '超かぐや姫！' (2025). Netflix provides funding and global distribution rights in exchange for exclusive streaming content.
• Toho (東宝)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Toho serves as the theatrical distributor for Studio Colorido's feature films including '泣きたい私は猫をかぶる' (2020) and '台風のノルダ' (2015).
• Kadokawa (角川書店)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Kadokawa is the publisher of the original novel 'ペンギン・ハイウェイ' by Mori Tominaga. The studio produced the anime film adaptation with Kadokawa potentially involved in the production committee.
• YKKminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014YKK Corporation partnered with Studio Colorido for the 'FASTENING DAYS' short animation series (4 installments from 2014-2019). The animations feature YKK fastening products integrated into heroic storytelling with Perfume as the ending theme performers.
• Twin Engine (ツインエンジン)coreOthers · 1 January 2012Twin Engine is the parent company/group that Studio Colorido belongs to. The studio operates under the Twin Engine Group alongside other animation studios. The group unified their privacy policy under Twin Engine in 2021.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MAPPA: Japanese animation studio of similar vintage producing high-profile theatrical and streaming anime (e.g., Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man). Competes with Studio Colorido for talent, project bids, and Netflix-style streaming co-productions.
• David Production: Mid-sized Japanese animation studio producing anime series and films (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Fire Force). Similar in headcount range and competitive positioning for streaming-era commissions.
• Science SARU: Japanese animation studio of similar size with a distinctive visual style producing feature films and streaming series (Inu-Oh, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!). Closely comparable in headcount, art-house identity, and Netflix/Apple TV+ partnerships.
• Trigger: Mid-sized Japanese animation studio known for stylized original feature films and series (Promare, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners). Comparable in scale, creative ambition, and reliance on partnerships with global streamers and distributors.
• CloverWorks: Japanese animation studio producing premium TV and film anime (Spy x Family, The Promised Neverland). Directly competes for talent and high-profile streaming commissions in the same feature/series category.
• Studio 4°C: Japanese animation studio producing high-prestige original anime features (Tekkonkinkreet, Mind Game). Closely comparable in artistic positioning, original-feature focus, and festival-circuit recognition.
• Wit Studio: Mid-sized Japanese animation studio producing theatrical and streaming anime (Spy x Family, Attack on Titan seasons 1-3). Comparable in scale, project type, and reliance on international streaming partners.
• P.A.Works: Independent Japanese animation studio based outside Tokyo producing original feature films and series (Colorful, Shirobako). Comparable in scale, regional independence, and emphasis on theatrical original works.

Broad incumbents

• Bones: Established Japanese animation studio producing major anime series and films (My Hero Academia, Mob Psycho 100). Overlaps with Studio Colorido on streaming-era feature and series commissions but operates at a much larger scale.
• Ufotable: Large, established Japanese animation studio known for theatrical-quality TV anime and films (Demon Slayer franchise). Competes in the same premium anime category but with substantially larger budgets and a deep original-IP-driven catalog.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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