Sprite Animation Studios is an American computer animation studio founded in 2002 by former members of Square USA led by Motonori "Moto" Sakakibara, co-director of Square Pictures and Columbia Pictures’ feature film Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. The studio specializes in the design and creation of 3D computer animation for film and television productions, video games, and commercial advertising, and its short productions have screened at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival,[1] the SIGGRAPH Electronic Theater,[2] the Ottawa International Animation Festival,[3] and other venues.
| Company type | Privately held |
|---|---|
| Industry | 3D CGI Animation |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Key people | Motonori Sakakibara Junichi Yanagihara |
| Owner | Imagica Group |
Number of employees | 4 (March 2023) |
| Parent | OLM (studio) |
| Website | www.spriteanimation.com |
In 2009, Sprite entered into a partnership with OLM, Inc., a famous Japanese animation studio, producer of Pokémon.[4]
Television series
edit- Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (2013–2015) (co-production Arad Productions, 41 Entertainment, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and OLM Digital)
- Sushi Ninja (2014) (co-production with Genco)
- Yo-Kai Watch (2015–2018) (co-production with OLM Digital)
- Kong: King of the Apes (2016–2018) (co-production Arad Animation, 41 Entertainment and OLM Digital)
- Tinpo (2018–2019) (co-production with Cloudco Entertainment, CBeebies, Dentsu and OLM Digital)
- Hot Wheels Let's Race (2024) (co-production with Mattel Television and OLM Digital)[5]
Films
edit- Yo-kai Watch: The Movie (2016)
References
edit- ^ Monster Samurai - Annecy 2007 Official Selection
- ^ Journey to the West - SIGGRAPH 2005 Electronic Theater
- ^ Monster Samurai - Ottawa 2006 Official Selection
- ^ Who We Are - Company - Sprite Animation Studios
- ^ Whitener, Whitney (September 28, 2023). "Mattel's New 'Hot Wheels Let's Race' Coming to Netflix". Animation World Network. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
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