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A-1 Pictures Rebrands Kōenji Studio As CloverWorks

Written By Samantha Ferreira

So, will this be a lucky day for the studio?

Earlier today, A-1 Pictures announced that they’re renaming Kōenji Studio to CloverWorks. According to the announcement, CloverWorks will strive to become a more unique studio, in order to respond to a diversifying anime scene.

An official website and Twitter account were also opened for the rebranded outfit. The website lists the company’s current and future projects. According to the site, CloverWorks is currently working on three currently-running titles, as well as the upcoming second season of the Ace Attorney anime TV series:

  • DARLING in the FRANXX
  • Persona 5 The Animation
  • Slow Start

A-1 Pictures was founded in 2005 by former Sunrise producer Mikihiro Iwata. The studio, which was as a subsidiary of Aniplex, co-produced Zenmai Zamurai in 2006. Since then, the studio has become major player within the industry, working on fan-favorite titles like Fairy Tail, Blue Exorcist, Sword Art Online, and Your Lie in April.

Source: Otakomu, Twitter (a1pictures)

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Samantha Ferreira

Samantha Ferreira is Anime Herald’s founder and editor-in-chief. A Rhode Island native, Samantha has been an anime fan since 1992, and an active member of the anime press since 2002, when she began working as a reviewer for Anime Dream. She launched Anime Herald in 2010, and continues to oversee its operations to this day. Outside of journalism, Samantha actively studies the history of the North American anime fandom and industry, with a particular focus on the 2000s anime boom and bust. She’s a huge fan of all things Sakura Wars, and maintains series fansite Combat Revue Review when she has free time available. When not in the Anime Herald Discord, Samantha can typically be found on Bluesky.

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