Region / Service | Phone Number | Notes |
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Headquarters – Tokyo, Japan | +81 3 3560 0211 | Main corporate office |
Production & Studio Inquiries | +81 3 3560 0215 | Content development and collaborations |
International Licensing | +81 3 3560 0220 | Global distribution & rights |
Media Relations | +81 3 3560 0230 | Press & communications |
Recruitment & Careers | +81 3 3560 0240 | Talent and employment inquiries |
Parent Company – Nippon TV | +81 3 6215 4444 | Corporate ownership (NTV Holdings) |
Madhouse, Inc. is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1972 by former Mushi Production animators. Over the decades, it has earned global recognition for producing high-quality anime series, films, and original video animations (OVAs).
Madhouse is known for collaborating with famous directors like Satoshi Kon, Mamoru Hosoda, and Masao Maruyama, and for creating some of the most influential works in anime history. The studio is also respected for its unique artistic style, experimental storytelling, and consistent production quality.
Key Features:
Founded in 1972 in Tokyo, Japan.
Specializes in anime series, feature films, and OVAs.
Known for masterpieces like Death Note, One-Punch Man (Season 1), Hunter × Hunter, Paprika, and Perfect Blue.
Collaborated with visionary directors such as Satoshi Kon, Rintaro, and Mamoru Hosoda.
Works on both original productions and adaptations (manga, novels, games).
Strong global reputation in artistic innovation and storytelling.
Part of Nippon TV Holdings (since 2011, NTV owns majority shares).