Studio BONES Creates Offshoot Production Company

Key Takeaways

  • Studio BONES forms a new company “BONES FILMS Co. Ltd” with leadership by Oyabu and Manami.
  • Speculation arises about the continuation of past titles like Noragami under BONES FILMS.
  • Offshoot studio sparks rumors of potential sequels for titles like Noragami and Vanitas.

As a seasoned gamer and anime enthusiast with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the news about Studio BONES forming a new company, BONES FILMS Co. Ltd, has sent a wave of excitement through the community. With their impressive track record, spanning from “Fullmetal Alchemist” to “My Hero Academia”, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia and anticipation for what’s to come.


On Tuesday, Studio BONES revealed that they have split their production division into a new entity named BONES FILMS Co. Ltd. The leadership of this fresh company includes Yoshihiro Oyabu, along with Masahiko Manami, the founder and president of BONES. This development comes after the studio celebrated its 25th anniversary, leading to the creation of a four-part documentary called Bones 25: Dreaming Forward, which debuted in February and is now available for streaming on Crunchyroll.

The news has sparked rumors that BONES FILMS might pick up and continue projects from their previous productions that were left unfinished, such as Noragami (released 10 years ago and now celebrating its anniversary), The Case Study of Vanitas, and several other titles.

About BONES

A Legendary Production Studio

Studio BONES, founded in 1998 by Minami alongside other ex-Sunrise team members like Hiroshi Ōsaka (assistant animation director for Cowboy Bebop: The Movie) and Toshihiro Kawamoto, has been led by its founder in numerous productions. Notable among these are the two versions of the highly praised anime adaptations of Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist series, as well as GOSICK, Blast of Tempest, UN-GO, Darker Than Black, Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven, Noragami, Bungo Stray Dogs, My Hero Academia, Mob Psycho 100, Carole and Tuesday, and many more.

2024 saw the debut of Studio BONES’ original anime series, titled “Metallic Rouge,” during the Winter season. The 2020s have been a bustling era for this production house, with numerous films and TV anime premieres, and the long-awaited anime adaptation of Kei Urana’s “Gachiakuta” set for release in 2025. The announcement of Studio BONES’ spin-off studio has sparked speculation, leading many to believe that sequels to the seemingly forgotten series, “Noragami,” and the wildly popular “Case Study of Vanitas,” are on the horizon. However, at this juncture, no credible sources have confirmed these theories. Should these rumors prove true, it would undoubtedly be a cause for great joy; until then, we can only cross our fingers in anticipation.

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2024-10-02 22:23