A-1 Pictures acquires another anime studio – Kudasai

This Monday, 3Hz has announced that it has transferred its anime planning and production business to A-1 Pictures.. The company clarified that its operations will continue at A-1 Pictures, ensuring a smooth transition for its current and future projects.

Additionally, both Studio 3Hz and the anime’s official Twitter account “Alternative to Sword Art Online: Gun Gale Onlineconfirmed that the same team that worked on the second season will continue to do so under the direction of A-1 Pictures. The new season is expected to premiere in the fall of 2024 (October-December).

Founded in 2013 Yuichiro MatsukaWITH Muneki Ogasawara, Masaki Tachibana And Koichi AraiStudio 3Hz has created many popular anime, including “Princess Director“, “flappers“, “BLACK FOX“, “Chidori RSK“, “Size W“, “Hataraku Maou-sama!! Season 2/Season 3“, “Healer“, “Heavenly Method“, “Marginal service“, And “A3! Season autumn and winter” And “A3! Season spring and summer“. Additionally, the studio created opening animations for video games such as “Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Dana“, “Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III“, And “Tokyo Xanadu“.

Solution Studio 3Hz The transfer of A-1 Pictures’ operations may be motivated by several factors:

• Financial and strategic restructuring: Perhaps Studio 3Hz faced financial problems that forced them to seek integration with a larger and more stable company. A-1 Pictures, known for its robust infrastructure and success in the industry, will offer a reliable platform for the smooth continuation of its projects.
• Focus on operational efficiency: Integration with A-1 Pictures could allow for better utilization of resources and technology, optimized production and potentially improved content quality.
• Expanding creative space: Working under the A-1 Pictures umbrella could provide more opportunities for Studio 3Hz creatives to collaborate on larger, more ambitious projects while leveraging the new studio’s expertise and resources.

This transfer marks a significant change in the dynamics of the anime industry, with A-1 Pictures cementing its position as one of Japan’s leading animation studios. The continuity of the production team on Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online will ensure that fans will not see a decline in the quality of the anime.which is a common problem when changes occur in production.

Fountain: Official Twitter account