A.P.P.P.

This article is about A.P.P.P., a Japanese animation studio. For the Anti PowerPoint Party, see Anti PowerPoint Party.

A.P.P.P.
Type	Yūgen gaisha
Industry	Animation studio
Founded	June 22, 1984^[1]
Headquarters	Suginami, Tokyo, Japan ^[1]
Key people	Kazufumi Nomura (president)^[1]^[2]
Products	Anime (film, television, OVA)^[1]
Website	http://appp.web.fc2.com/

A.P.P.P. (有限会社アナザープッシュピンプランニング, Yūgen-gaisha Anazā Pusshupin Puranningu, Another Push Pin Planning) is a Japanese animation studio founded on June 22, 1984 and based in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan.^[1] A subsidiary company called Super Techno Arts distributed many of their properties in North America.^[2] The current president of A.P.P.P., Kazufumi Nomura, got his start working at Mushi Production.^[2] Since its establishment, A.P.P.P. has contributed to the animation of a very large number of anime films and television series in collaboration with other companies. A.P.P.P. has been primarily credited for works including Project A-ko, Robot Carnival, and Roujin Z.^[2]

Works

07-Ghost: Production Cooperation
11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo: 2nd Key Animation, Production Assistance
A Channel: In-Between Animation
Ai Yori Aoshi: Animation
Akahori Gedou Hour Rabuge: Production Cooperation
Akikan!: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
Amagami SS: In-Between Animation, Key Animation
Angel Beats!: 2nd Key Animation
Angelium: Production
Aria the Scarlet Ammo: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
Baka to Test to Shōkanjū: 2nd Key Animation
Bakemonogatari: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto: In-Between Animation
BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad: In-Between Animation
Black Heaven: Production
Black Rock Shooter: In-Between Animation
Blood+: In-Between Animation
Can Can Bunny: Production Assistance
Cardfight!! Vanguard: 2nd Key Animation
Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven: In-Between Animation
Case Closed: The Private Eyes' Requiem: In-Between Animation
Chu-Bra!!: In-Between Animation
Cobra The Animation: The Psychogun: Production Assistance
Crayon Shin-chan: Densetsu o Yobu Odore! Amigo!: In-Between Animation
Darker than Black: Ryūsei no Gemini: 2nd Key Animation
Dead Leaves: In-Between Animation
Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
Detective Conan: Hyōteki wa Kogoro! Shōnen Tanteidan Maruchichōsa: In-Between Animation
Divergence Eve: In-Between Animation, Production Cooperation
Dōbutsu no Mori: In-Between Animation
Dog Days: 2nd Key Animation
Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera: 2nd Key Animation
Dragon Pink: Production Cooperation
Dream Eater Merry: 2nd Key Animation
Durarara!!: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
Eden of the East: In-Between Animation, In-Between Animation
Eden's Bowy : In-Between Animation
ef: a tale of melodies. 2nd Key Animation
El Cazador de la Bruja: In-Between Animation
Elemental Gelade: In-Between Animation
Eternal Family: Animation
Eureka Seven: In-Between Animation
Evangelion: Death and Rebirth: Finish Animation
Fafner in the Azure: In-Between Animation
Fairy Tail: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation, Key Animation, Production Assistance
Fist of the Blue Sky: Production
Fullmetal Alchemist: In-Between Animation
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
Ga-rei: Zero: 2nd Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation
Gad Guard: In between Animation
Gantz: 2nd Key Animation
Ghost Hunt: In-Between Animation
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: In-Between Animation
Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG: In-Between Animation
Gin Tama: Shinyaku Benizakura-Hen: In-Between Animation
Girls Bravo: Animation Assistance, In-Between Animation
Golden Boy: Production
Gosick: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
Gunparade Orchestra: In-Between Animation
Gurren Lagann: In-Between Animation
.hack//Sign: In-Between Animation
Heroman: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation, Production Assistance
Highschool of the Dead: 2nd Key Animation
Honey and Clover: Animation
House of Five Leaves : In-Between Animation
Immortal Grand Prix: In-Between Animation
I My Me! Strawberry Eggs: In-Between Animation, Production Cooperation
Inukami!: In-Between Animation
InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time: Animation, Key Animation, Production Cooperation
Iron Man: 2nd Key Animation
Infinite Stratos: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari: 2nd Key Animation
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade: In-Between Animation
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Production
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood: Animation Production, Production
Kanamemo: 2nd Key Animation
Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens: In-Between Animation
Kemeko Deluxe!: In-Between Animation
Key the Metal Idol: Production Cooperation
Kiddy Girl-and: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
Kiddy Grade: In-Between Animation
Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season: In-Between Animation
Kure-nai: Key Animation
Kurogane Communication: Production
Lamune: Animation
Le Chevalier D'Eon: In-Between Animation
Level E: In-Between Animation
Lotte no Omocha!: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
Love Hina: Animation
Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan: Animation Production Cooperation, In-Between Animation, Key Animation
Macross Frontier: In-Between Animation
Madlax: In-Between Animation
Magical Girl Pretty Sammy : Co-Production, Inbetweener
Magical Project S: Animation Production Cooperation
Mahoraba ~Heartful days~: Animation
Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden: In-Between Animation
Maid Sama!: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
Major : Key Animation
Major: Yūjō no Winning Shot: Key Animation
Meine Liebe: In-Between Animation
Michiko to Hatchin: In-Between Animation
MM!: Key Animation
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second Season: In-Between Animation
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: A wakening of the Trailblazer: In-Between Animation
Monkey Turn V: In-Between Assistance
Motto To Love-Ru -Trouble-: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
My Bride Is a Mermaid: In-Between Animation Cooperation
Nagasarete Airantou: Animation
Negima! Magister Negi Magi: In-Between Animation
NieA 7: Animation
Nodame Cantabile: Finale: In-Between Animation
Noir: In-Between Animation
Now and Then, Here and There: Production
Okamisan and her Seven Companions: In-Between Animation
Omishi Magical Theater: Risky Safety: Animation Production, Production
Ore no Imōto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai: 2nd Key Animation, Finish Animation, In-Between Animation, Key Animation
Otome Yōkai Zakuro: 2nd Key Animation
Parade Parade: Production Cooperation
Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl: In-Between Animation
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys: In-Between Animation
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker: Animation Assistance
Pokémon Advance: In-Between Animation
Pokémon Heroes: Animation Assistance
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew: Animation Assistance
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea: Animation Assistance
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai: In-Between Animation Assistance
Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva: In-Between Animation
Project A-ko: Production
Project A-ko 2: Plot of the Daitokuji Financial Group: Production
Project A-ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody: Production
Project A-ko 4: FINAL: Production
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: 2nd Key Animation
Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin: 2nd Key Animation
The Qwaser of Stigmata: 2nd Key Animation
Robot Carnival: Animation, Production
Rockman EXE: Hikari to Yami no Program: In-Between Animation
Roujin Z: Animation Production
Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal: In-Between Animation
The Sacred Blacksmith: In-Between Animation
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas: 2nd Key Animation
Samurai: Hunt for the Sword: Production Cooperation
Sands of Destruction: 2nd Key Animation
Sci-Fi Harry: Animation Production, Production
Sengoku Basara II: 2nd Key Animation
Sexy Sailor Soldiers: Animation Production, In-Between Animation
Shadow: Creation
Shangri-La: 2nd Key Animation
Shin Koihime Musō: Production Assistance
Shin Koihime Musō: Otome Tairan: 2nd Key Animation
Shin Kyūseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken: Toki-den: 2nd Key Animation, Animation Production, In-Between Animation
Shinryaku! Ika Musume: In-Between Animation
Shōnen Santa no Daibōken: In-Between Animation
Shuffle!: Animation Production Assistance
Sket Dance: 2nd Key Animation
Skip Beat!: In-Between Animation
Softenni: In-Between Animation
Sora no Otoshimono: 2nd Key Animation
Sora no Otoshimono: Forte: 2nd Key Animation
Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru: 2nd Key Animation
Soul Eater: In-Between Animation
Stellvia: Animation
Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto: In-Between Animation
Street Fighter Alpha: Generations: Animation Production, Production
Strike Witches 2: 2nd Key Animation
Supernatural: The Animation: In-Between Animation
Sword of the Stranger: 2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation
The Tale of Princess Kaguya : Animation Cooperation
Tatakau Shisho: The Book of Bantorra: 2nd Key Animation
Tenchi Muyo! Ryo Ohki: Final Confrontations: Co-Production
Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OAV 3: Co-Production
Tennis no Ōjisama – Futari no Samurai: In-Between Animation
Tiger & Bunny: 2nd Key Animation
To Love-Ru: Key Animation
Toaru Majutsu no Index II: In-Between Animation
Tokko: In-Between Animation
Toradora!: In-Between Assistance, In-Between Assistance
Tournament of the Gods: Production Cooperation
Trigun: Badlands Rumble: 2nd Key Animation
Umineko no Naku Koro ni: In-Between Animation
Uragiri wa Boku no Namae o Shitteiru: 2nd Key Animation
Wet Summer Days: Production
Working!!: In-Between Animation
X-Men: 2nd Key Animation
Xam'd: Lost Memories: In-Between Animation
XxxHolic: In-Between Animation
xxxHolic: A Midsummer Night's Dream : In-Between Animation
Yosuga no Sora: 2nd Key Animation
Yumeiro Patissiere: 2nd Key Animation, Key Animation

References

1 2 3 4 5 "Company" (in Japanese). Studio APPP. Retrieved 2011-06-25.
1 2 3 4 "Interview: Super Techno Arts". Anime News Network. January 10, 1999. Retrieved 2011-06-24.

External links

Official website (Japanese)
A.P.P.P. at Anime News Network's encyclopedia

Animation industry in Japan

History of anime

Companies/studios

Active	8-Bit A.C.G.T A.P.P.P. AIC Ajia-do Animation Works Aniplex A-1 Pictures Arms Artland Asahi Production Asread Bandai Namco Holdings Bandai Namco Pictures Bandai Visual Sunrise Bee Train Bones Brain's Base C-Station C2C CoMix Wave Films Daume David Production Digital Frontier Diomedéa DLE Doga Kobo Eiken Feel G&G Direction Gainax Gallop GoHands Gonzo Hoods Entertainment IG Port Production I.G Wit Studio Xebec Imagin J.C.Staff Khara Kinema Citrus Knack Productions Kyoto Animation Lay-duce Madhouse Magic Bus MAPPA Marza Animation Planet Mook Animation Mushi Production NAZ Nihon Ad Systems Nippon Animation Nomad Oh! Production OLM Passione P.A.Works Pierrot Polygon Pictures Production IMS Production Reed Project No.9 Robot Communications Satelight Seven Arcs Shaft Shin-Ei Animation Shuka Silver Link Studio 4°C Studio Comet Studio Deen Studio Ghibli Studio Gokumi Studio Hibari Lerche Studio Nue SynergySP Tatsunoko Production Tezuka Productions TMS Entertainment TNK Toei Animation Troyca TYO Animations Ufotable Ultra Super Pictures Liden Films Ordet Sanzigen Trigger Visual Works White Fox Zexcs

Defunct	Artmic Group TAC Hal Film Maker Jetlag Productions Kitayama Eiga Seisakujo Manglobe Palm Studio Radix Ace Entertainment Spectrum Animation Studio Fantasia Topcraft Triangle Staff Tsuchida Production Walt Disney Animation Japan

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Awards

Types

Genres

Works by A.P.P.P.

Television series	Kurogane Communication (1998–1999) Black Heaven (1999) Omishi Magical Theater: Risky Safety (1999–2000) Sci-Fi Harry (2000–2001) Fist of the Blue Sky (2006–2007)

OVAs/ONAs	Project A-ko 2: Plot of the Daitokuji Financial Group (1987) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993–1994) Golden Boy (1995–1996) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Adventure (2000–2002)

Films	Project A-ko (1986) Robot Carnival (1987) Roujin Z (1991) Street Fighter Alpha: Generations (2005) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood (2007)