, also known as or 8bit for short, is a Japanese animation studio established in September 2008 by former Satelight members.
On June 8, 2020, it was announced that Eight Bit had entered a partnership with Bandai Namco Arts to create multiple anime productions. Their first project was Season 2 of The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
On November 1, 2021, Eight Bit opened a new studio in the Niigata Prefecture.
On April 1, 2024, Eight Bit became a wholly owned subsidiary of Bandai Namco Filmworks.
Works Television series Title Director(s) First run start date First run end date Broadcast network(s) Eps Note(s) Ref(s)Infinite StratosYasuhito Kikuchi TBS12 Adaptation of the light novel series written by Izuru Yumizuru.Aquarion EvolShōji Kawamori Yusuke Yamamoto TV Tokyo26 Sequel to Genesis of Aquarion. Co-animated with Satelight.Busou ShinkiYasuhito Kikuchi TBS12 Based on the Busou Shinki armored women action-figure toys manufactured by Konami Digital Entertainment.Encouragement of ClimbYusuke Yamamoto Tokyo MX61 Infinite Stratos 2Shin TosakaYasuhito Kikuchi TBS12 Sequel to Infinite Stratos.Walkure RomanzeYusuke Yamamoto Tokyo MX12 Adaptation of an adult visual novel by Ricotta.Tokyo RavensTakaomi Kanasaki24 Adaptation of the light novel series written by Kōhei Azano. The Irregular at Magic High SchoolApril 6, 201452 The Fruit of GrisaiaTensho AT-X & Tokyo MX13 The first adaptation of the adult visual novel trilogy by Front Wing.Absolute DuoAtsushi Nakayama12 Adaptation of the light novel series written by Takumi Hiiragiboshi.The Eden of GrisaiaTensho10 The third adaptation of The Fruit of Grisaia visual novel trilogy.Comet LuciferAtsushi NakayamaYasuhito Kikuchi Tokyo MX12 Original work.Shōnen MaidYusuke Yamamoto TBS12 Adaptation of the manga series written by Ototachibana.RewriteTensho Tokyo MX24 Adaptation of the visual novel developed by Key. Knight's & MagicYusuke Yamamoto AT-X & Tokyo MX13 Adaptation of the light novel series written by Hisago Amazake-no.How to Keep a MummyKaori TBS12 Adaptation of the manga series written by Kakeru Utsugi.That Time I Got Reincarnated as a SlimeYasuhito Kikuchi24 Adaptation of the light novel series written by Fuse.Stars AlignKazuki Akane12 Original work.If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would DieYusuke Yamamoto12 Adaptation of the manga series written by Auri Hirao.That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2Atsushi Nakayama24 Sequel to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a SlimeYuji Ikuhara12 Spin-off to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.Blue LockTetsuaki Watanabe24 Adaptation of the manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro.Synduality: NoirYusuke Yamamoto24 Based on a mixed-media project created by Bandai Namco Entertainment, Bandai Namco Filmworks and Bandai Spirits.ShyMasaomi Andō24 Adaptation of the manga series written by Bukimi Miki.Laid-Back Camp: Season 3Shin Tosaka12 Sequel to Laid-Back Camp: Season 2 by C-Station.That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3Atsushi Nakayama24 Sequel to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2.Blue Lock vs. U-20 JapanYūji Haibara14 Sequel to Blue Lock.That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4Naokatsu Tsuda60+ Sequel to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3.That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Clayman's RevengeKentarō Sugimoto Spin-off to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.Witch and MercenaryShinpei Ezaki Adaptation of the light novel series written by Kaeru Chōhōkiteki.Blue Lock: Neo Egoist League Sequel to Blue Lock vs. U-20 Japan.
Films Title Director(s) Release date Note(s) Ref(s)Macross Frontier: Itsuwari no UtahimeShōji Kawamori A film adaptation of Macross Frontier. Co-animated with Satelight.The Labyrinth of GrisaiaTensho The second adaptation of The Fruit of Grisaia visual novel trilogy.The Irregular at Magic High School: The Movie – The Girl Who Summons the StarsRisako Yoshida A film based on an original new storOriginal net animationsers from The Irregular at Magic High School.The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence ArcRisako Yoshida Sequel to The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc.Co-produced with Eight Bit Niigata.That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet BondYasuhito Kikuchi Based on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.Blue Lock: Episode NagiShunsuke Ishikawa A film adaptation of the Blue Lock: Episode Nagi spin-off manga.That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure SeaYasuhito Kikuchi Based on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.The Irregular at Magic High School: The Movie – Yotsuba Succession ArcJimmy Stone Sequel to The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3.
Original video animations Title Director Release dateNotesIS Encore: A Sextet Yearning for LoveYasuhito Kikuchi Sequel to IS <Infinite Stratos>.Infinite Stratos 2: Long Vacation EditionYasuhito KikuchiShin Tosaka An extended version of the second season's first episode.Infinite Stratos 2: World PurgeYasuhito KikuchiShin TosakaEncouragement of Climb: Omoide no PresentYusuke Yamamoto Title Director Release date EpsNotesZenonzard The Animation Episode 01Anime adaptation to Bandai app game Zenonzard.Zenonzard The AnimationKei Oikawa – 9Sukuwareru Ramiris – 2Short animation released for a limited time on Bandai Spirits YouTube channel.Coleus no YumeAtsushi Nakayama3Side story set after Season 1 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
Related Studios
Chiptune (fka 8bit Rocket) - A CGI animation studio established in 2012 before being independent in 2015. Pine Jam - A studio founded in 2015 by former producer Kazuyoshi Mukaitouge. Studio Bind - A studio founded in 2018 by Egg Firm and White Fox and led by former producer Toshiya Otomo. Staple Entertainment - A studio founded in 2020 by former producer Shinya Ueda. Soigne - A studio founded in 2023 by former producers Hikaru Murakami and Norikiyo Fujita.
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