Studio Trigger

**Studio Trigger**, also known as **Trigger Inc.** (株式会社トリガー, *Kabushiki kaisha Torigā*?) is the studio responsible for the animation production of the initial short film *Little Witch Academia* in 2013, its sequel *The Enchanted Parade* in 2015, and the *Little Witch Academia* anime series in 2017.

It was founded by former Gainax employees Hiroyuki Imaishi and Masahiko Ōtsuka on August 22, 2011. The studio is known for producing other anime series such as *Kill la Kill*, *Inferno Cop*, *Space Patrol Luluco*, *Kiznaiver* and *Darling in the Franxx*. Yō Yoshinari is a key employee that joined soon after who was instrumental in the character design and direction of the *Little Witch Academia* animation franchise.

Studio Trigger is the main animation partner in the joint holding company Ultra Super Pictures.

As of 2022, this studio have employed over one hundred staff.

In stark contrast of other studios, Studio Trigger focuses more on original works rather than adapting pre-existing works such as ones from manga and light novels. Notable exceptions are *Delicious in Dungeon*, *Cyberpunk Edgerunners*, and two of shorts of *Star Wars: Visions* (*The Elder* and *The Twins*). Metaphorically speaking, their difference is not unlike a restaurant being content with decent burger instead of finest foods its rivals worked on. As Shigeto Koyama pointed out, the name of the studio sounded violent owing to the word 'trigger' being associated with firearms compared to those of other animation studios he worked on, though he admitted it sounds very lofty while saying it in a normal conversation nonetheless.

## List of Works

* *Kill la Kill*
* *When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace*
* *Inferno Cop*
* *Space Patrol Luluco*
* *Kiznaiver*
* *Little Witch Academia*
* *Darling in the Franxx*
* *SSSS.Gridman*
* *BNA: Brand New Animal*
* *SSSS.Dynazenon*
* *Delicious in Dungeon* (upcoming)
* *New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt* (upcoming)

## Other Productions

* *Project X Zone* (2012; game) – Opening animation production
* *Yonhyakunijuu Renpai Girl* (2013; PV) – Promotional video for light novel published by Enterbrain
* *Hacka Doll* (2014; PV) – Promotional videos for mobile news app by DeNA
* *Bishoujo Mobage: Mobami-chan* (2014; PV) – Promotional video for mobile game by DeNA
* *Black Dynamite* (2014; TV) – Season 2 opening animation production; co-production with Sanzigen
* *Hacka Doll the Animation* (2015; TV) – Animation assistance
* *Battlesaurs* (2015; OVA) – Opening animation production\*Chunithm (2015; MV) – Music video animation production
* *Fire Emblem Fates* (2015; game) – Live2D illustrations
* *Hyoketsu* (2016; CM) – TV commercial animation production for beverage by Kirin Company
* *Steven Universe* (2016; TV) – Animation production assistance for S4E4, "Mindful Education"
* *OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes* (2017; TV) – Opening animation production
* *Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time* (2017; game) – Cutscene animation production
* *Kill la Kill: The Game: IF* (2019; game) – Development supervision
* *Shantae and the Seven Sirens* (2019; game) – Opening animation production
* *Delicious in Dungeon* (2019; PV) – Promotional video for manga published by Enterbrain
* *Indivisible* (2019; game) – Opening animation production; co-produced with Titmouse, Inc.
* *Idolish7* (2020; MV) – Music video animation production
* *Metallic Child* (2021; PV) – Promotional video for video game published by Crest
* *RRR* (2022; film) - Promotional Illustration for 2023 release in Japan.
* *Omega Strikers* (2023; PV) – Promotional video for video game published by Odyssey Interactive

## Trigger in-house staff

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*Employees who worked on the* Little Witch Academia *franchise:*
* Kazuya Matsumoto
* Yō Yoshinari
* Naoko Tsutsumi
* Hiroyuki Imaishi
* Masahiko Ōtsuka
* Hiromi Wakabayashi
* Michiru Ōshima
* Michiru Shimada
* Yusuke Yoshigaki
* Takafumi Hori
* Tatsuru Tatemoto (Tattun)
* Kai Ikarashi
* Rie Ishige
* Syūichi Iseki (Moved to Khara)
* Shiori Miyazaki
* Akira Amemiya
* Arai Hiroki
* Naoki Takeda
* Yoshihiro Miyajima
* Sushio
* Hisao Dendō
* Akitarō Daichi
* Masaru Sakamoto
* Ryouji Masuyama
* Hiroshi Kobayashi
* Daizen Komatsuda
* Hiroaki Sakurai
* Makoto Nakazono
* Masayuki
* Yūto Kaneko
* Shunsuke Shida
* Kumiko Sano

Masahiro ŌtsukaAkira AmemiyaYō YoshinariHiroyuki ImaishiSushio
## Freelancers

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*Freelancers hired to work on the* Little Witch Academia *franchise:*

* Ryouta Hayatsu (Ryota-H)
* Masamichi Ishiyama

## Collaborators

* Alexander Grant (Setting Assistant of "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Sleeping Sucy").
* Hiroaki Otsuji (Key Animation of "The Fountain of Polaris (episode)", "Samhain Magic", and "Chariot and Croix").
* Toyonori Yamada

## Gallery

### Website frontpage artworks

Puella Magi Madoka Magica-styled artwork for Studio Trigger by Ayumi ShiraishiDitto
### Videos

Studio Trigger and Little Witch Academia Anime Studio SpotlightJan 10, 2017 by The Canipa EffectMaking of Little Witch Academia - Studio TriggerTRIGGER - THE ANIME STUDIO - NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand
## References

1. ↑ TRIGGER - THE ANIME STUDIO - NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand at NHK World Japan (original video archived)
2. ↑ INTERVIEW: Studio Trigger's Hiromi Wakabayashi and Shigeto Koyama at Anime News Network (retrieved in November 2, 2023)
3. ↑ https://twitter.com/trigger\_inc/status/1681151610742018048

## External links

* Official website
* Official Twitter account
* Patreon
* Facebook

### News

* Anime News Network
	+ Little Witch Academia Streamed Again by Karen Ressler December 26, 2014
	+ Little Witch Academia TV Anime's Announcement Video Aired by Karen Ressler on 2016-06-25
	+ Studio Trigger Graffiti Shibuya PARCO Wall by Lynzee Loveridge 2016-08-07 (Archived on 24/8/2023)
		- Japanese source (Kai-You) - TRIGGER今石洋之、すしおらが休業前の渋谷PARCO壁面にペインティング) by Kodak Kawaguchi 2016-08-04 (Archived on 24/8/2023)
	+ Studio Trigger to Announce New Titles at Anime Expo (Updated) by Anita Tai on 2017-06-23
	+ Otakon Hosts Studio Trigger President, Animators by Adriana Hazra on June 26, 2023
* Anime Evo
	+ Little Witch Academia TV series announced! posted by Flower on June 24, 2016
* Crunchyroll
	+ Kickstarter Campaign Launching To Crowd Fund Second "Little Witch Academia" by Scott Green Jul 6, 2013
* Fighting For Nippon
	+ Sprinkle of Magic – Little Witch Academia Interview w/ Yoh Yoshinari, Naoko Tsutsumi, and Yosuke Futami by Jakiba (Reddit) on November 26, 2017 (Archived on 1/12/2017)
* Gigazine
	+ Free animation film "Little Witch Academia" full-length release on YouTube · Nico Nico video posted by logc\_nt April 19, 2013
* kadare.wordpress
	+ Da Nu’s: Little Witch Academia Episode 2, New Short Peace promo, Psycho Pass S2 by Otaku Ascetic July 8, 2013
	+ Da Nu’s: LWA KS OHKO; Silver Spoon 1st trailer; Gatchaman Crowds suits revealed; Ghibli Doc by Otaku Ascetic July 9, 2013
	+ Da Nu’s: LWA stretch goals; Les Mis manga; New Fate/Stay anime and more by Otaku Ascetic July 15, 2013
* NHK World-Japan
	+ TRIGGER by The Anime Studio on October 5, 2022, available until October 5, 2023 (web.archive version) / Article page
* Operation Rainfall
	+ Kickstarter Launched For Second Episode Of Little Witch Academia By Angela Hinck July 8th, 2013
* PixiVision
	+ We visited Studio Trigger, the anime creators studio behind "Little Witch Academia" and "Kill La Kill"! by Abeshi of the pixivision editorial department September 8, 2017 (Archived on 19/7/2023)

### Interviews

* Anime News Network
	+ INTERVIEW: Studio Trigger's Hiromi Wakabayashi and Shigeto Koyama by Lynzee Loveridge November 28, 2022
* Anime Herald
	+ COLORS, VISUALS, & ACTION: TRIGGER TALKS TO ANIME HERALD posted by Seth Burn September 3, 2019 (Archived on 6/7/2023)
* Otaku News
	+ An Interview with Little Witch Academia Creators By Joe Curzon November 6, 2017 (Archived on 19/7/2023)
* Studio Trigger.com
	+ Exclusive Interview of Studio Trigger by Otaking December 30, 2011 (Archived on 16/10/2014)
	+ Focus on Little Witch Academia by Sekai Project April 29, 2013 (Archived on 04/06/2019)
	+ Exclusive Interview With Studio Trigger In Paris by Sekai Project May 9, 2013 (Archived on 04/06/2019)

### Misc

* GAMERANT
	+ A Beginner's Guide to Studio Trigger by Kevin Credo on March 18, 2022