JOEN Inc.

This article is about the Japanese anime production company. For the Given names, see Joen.
JOEN Inc.
Native name
株式会社JOEN
Company typeJoint venture
IndustryAnime production
FoundedMay 30, 2022 (2022-05-30)
Headquarters4-5 Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8353 Japan
Key people
Yuichi Fukushima (Representative Director)
Tetsuya Nakatake (Representative Director)
ProductsAnime (TV series, films, shorts)
ServicesPlanning, production, and business management
OwnersCloverWorks
Wit Studio
Aniplex
Shueisha
Websitejo-en.co.jp/en/

JOEN Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社JOEN, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha JOEN) is a Japanese anime production and planning company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Established in May 2022, it is a joint venture between the animation studios CloverWorks and Wit Studio, production company Aniplex, and publisher Shueisha.[1][2][3][4]

History

The company was established on May 30, 2022, following the collaboration between CloverWorks and Wit Studio on the anime adaptation of Spy × Family. While that series was produced under a traditional production committee led by Toho, the partnership between producers Yuichi Fukushima (CloverWorks) and Tetsuya Nakatake (Wit Studio) led to the creation of a permanent corporate framework. This structure was designed to allow the studios to act as central stakeholders in the business lifecycle of their projects, rather than operating solely as work-for-hire entities.[5][6]

The name "JOEN" is derived from several Japanese homophones, including joen (助演, "supporting role"), joen (助円, "assisting smooth connections"), and joen (助縁, "support through ties"). The corporate logo features three horizontal lines, referencing the Japanese "Legend of the Three Arrows" regarding the strength of unity.[3][7]

JOEN's corporate structure is intended to redistribute a higher percentage of royalties and secondary profits such as those from merchandising and international distribution directly back to the animation studios and production staff. This model differs from the traditional industry standard, where such profits are typically retained by the publishers and distributors on the production committee.[8]

While the company initially focused on managing collaborations for Shueisha intellectual property, it expanded into original cinematic works in 2025. JOEN served as the primary production hub for the omnibus film project Grotesqqque, directed by Atsushi Nishigori.[9][10]


Works

Anime television series

Year Title Network Director(s) Eps. Note(s) Refs.
TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

Anime films

Year Title Director(s) Dur. Note(s) Refs.
2026 Grotesqqque Atsushi Nishigori TBA [11][12]

References

  1. ^ "CloverWorks・ウィットスタジオ・アニプレックス・集英社の4社による、制作スタジオが主体の企画・プロデュースを行う株式会社JOEN設立のお知らせ" [Notice of Establishment of JOEN Corporation by CloverWorks, WIT Studio, Aniplex, and Shueisha, a production studio driven planning and production company]. Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. (in Japanese). May 30, 2022. Archived from the original on May 15, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  2. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (May 30, 2022). "CloverWorks, Wit Studio, Aniplex, Shueisha Jointly Establish New JOEN Anime Company". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "About JOEN". JOEN Official Site. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  4. ^ "CloverWorks, WIT Studio, Shueisha and Aniplex Form JOEN Creative Company". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  5. ^ "CloverWorks, WIT Studio, Shueisha and Aniplex Form JOEN Creative Company". Anime News Network. May 30, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  6. ^ "JOEN is a New Anime Company Found by CloverWorks, Wit Studio, Aniplex, Shueisha". QooApp.com. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  7. ^ "4 Famous Animation companies (Aniplex, Shueisha, CloverWorks, Wit Studio) announcing joint investment to form new company "JOEN"". nmiagaming.com. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  8. ^ "CloverWorks, WIT Studio, Shueisha and Aniplex Form JOEN Creative Company". Crunchyroll News. May 30, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  9. ^ "CloverWorks' Original Anime Film Grotesqqque Reveals 2026 Debut in New Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  10. ^ Loo, Egan (February 16, 2026). "The Idol@ster's Atsushi Nishogori Helms 'Grotesque' Film at CloverWorks for 2025". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  11. ^ "CloverWorks' Original Anime Film Grotesqqque Reveals 2026 Debut in New Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  12. ^ "CloverWorks' Original Anime Grotesqqque Will Premiere in 2026". finalweapon.net. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
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