Kadokawa Aims to Double Anime Output with New Studio One Base

Kadokawa just announced a major change to how they produce anime. They are creating a new company called Studio One Base to combine five of their existing animation teams. This group includes Engi, Studio Kadan, Chiptune, Bellnox Films, and Raging Bull. By bringing these talented teams together in Tokyo, Kadokawa hopes to work much more efficiently.

The current goal is a massive increase in production volume. During the 2025 fiscal year, the company managed to put out four anime cours. Their new plan is to exceed eight cours every year by the time they reach fiscal year 2031.

This is exciting news for fans because it means we can likely expect a steady stream of new shows coming from Kadokawa in the near future. While the industry is always busy, this move suggests that Kadokawa wants to take a much larger role in shaping the anime landscape over the next few years.