Doga Kobo

Doga Kobo, Inc. (株式会社動画工房, Kabushiki-gaisha Dōga Kōbō, literally "Video Workshop") is a Japanese animation studio formed by former Toei Animation members Hideo Furusawa and Megumu Ishiguro, located in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. The studio was established on July 11, 1973, and has been involved in the production of a large number of anime over the years.

Doga Kobo, Inc.
Native name
株式会社動画工房
Company typeKabushiki gaisha
IndustryJapanese animation
FoundedJuly 11, 1973 (July 11, 1973)
FounderMegumu Ishiguro
HeadquartersNerima, Tokyo, Japan
Key people
  • Ryuu Ishiguro (President)
  • Kei Ishiguro (Director)
  • Tazuko Fukudo (Director)
  • Hajime Kamata (Director)
Number of employees
77 (as of September 2011)
DivisionsPhotography Department
Websitewww.dogakobo.com

Although the studio gained significant commercial success from their adaptations of Koihime Musō and especially YuruYuri, most of their works have been associated with moe or yuri. The studio is also known for more traditional romantic shows such as Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Plastic Memories, and Tada Never Falls in Love, and for slice of life comedy series such as Gabriel DropOut and Himouto! Umaru-chan.

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