Animation studio

Animation for kids

A Gift to  
a Child's Heart 
A Treasure for Life.

Step into a world where cherished memories come alive. Our project delves into the universal magic of childhood, transforming fragmented recollections into a heartwarming animated experience that resonates with all ages. Discover the simple joys, tender moments, and unforgettable adventures that shaped us.

RECENT BLOGS

Latest 
News
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Soutenez Jérôme & Tomoko et son Stand Ramen à Lille !
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★Coffee Grounds Animaiton★
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NHK Eテレ プチプチ・アニメ「あなのなか」
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RICE BALL RICE ~ONIGIRI~ 紙皿パライ音楽ワークショップ

The Story of "Onigiri"

Fun Food Culture Animation

Where do ingredients come from, and how do they reach our tables? Our food education animations spark children’s intellectual curiosity.

press kit 【download】
Rice Ball Rice 
- ONIGIRI- 

- SCREENING -
2024 Ajyal Film Festival / 34th Braunschweig International Film Festival / 17th El Meu Primer Festival / 18th Filem’On Film Festival / 12th Seoul International Children’s Film Festival : CineKids / Silhouette Festival / 30th Film Festival della Lessinia : FFDL + / VAFI&RAFI / 70th International Short Film Festival Oberhausen : Children’s and Youth Film Competition / Clermont-Ferrand Int’l Short Film Festival Young Audience Competition / Hsin-Yi Children’s Animation Awards

workshop

The Children’s Smile Movement is an initiative of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. exbision booth in la folle journée TOKYO 2024.

TAARTROVERS

Taartrovers is a Dutch film and play festival for children aged 2-9. It offers movie screenings and an interactive "Playground of Imagination" where kids can explore and learn through fun.

PORTFOLIO

Our 
projects
NHK ETV Puchipuchi Anime "In the hole"
©IKUO KATO・NHK・NEP
"WATER IN THE CUP"
©IKUO KATO

Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (Canada) / Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (USA) / Roanne International Short Film Festival (France) / ANIMAC 2019 (Spain) / ANIFILM 2019 (Czech Republic) / Indie-AniFest (South Korea) / Nebrodi Film Festival (Italy)v Sapporo International Short Film Festival 2018 (Japan) / Nasu Short Film Festival 2018 (Japan) / Fukui Film Festival 2018 (Japan) / / Japan Media Arts Festival, Animation Division, Jury Selections

"my socks"
©IKUO KATO

ASK? 2012 (Yoji Kuri Award) / Yonago Eizo Festival 2012 (Taku Furukawa Award) / 14th TBS Digicon6 JAPAN Regional Award / Image Forum Festival 2013 Japan Tomorrow (Shuji Terayama Award) / 8th Sapporo International Short Film Festival (Best Non-Dialogue Award) / 24th Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival / 24th CG Animation Contest / Nasu Short Film Festival 2013 / 10th AISFF2012(South Korea) / ANIMATEKA 2012 (Slovenia) / 12th International Festival of Animated Films AniFest (Czech Republic) / 59th International Short Film Festival Oberhausen (Germany) / KIKI – 2nd International Children's Film Festival (Croatia) (Invited) / Animage 2013 (Brazil) / 32nd Vancouver International Film Festival (Canada) / 16th Japan Media Arts Festival, Animation Division, Jury Selections

Let’s work together

Diverse 
projects

In addition to our beloved children’s series, we also craft animated content and stories For Audiences of All Ages.

ravel
"Gaspard de la Nuit"
anohi
"A NO HI " ©Mubi
yokohama_hag
©HAG / Yokohama City Waterworks Bureau
Cesium and a Tokyo Girl
Sea God(for the Movie) ©Cesium and a Tokyo Girl
reading
"Reading"
sanmainoofuda
"SAN MAI NO OFUDA" for TV ©WOWOW
jizo
"KASA JIZO" for TV ©WOWOW
tokyo-movie
©Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Let’s work together

Contact Us

TaMaNiFilm(Japan.Saitama) : Ikuo Kato

PR in Europe(Frence.Lille) : Jérôme