Jihō Eigasha

Jihō Eigasha (Japanese: 時報映画社), was a Japanese film company that produced educational and animated films. They were most notable for producing low-budget animated series, such as Hoshi no Ko Poron and Gan to Gon, in which they relied heavily on limited animation and minimal plots.[1]

List of works

Anime

Movies

  • Zen-chan no Koutsu Nikki (1962, puppet animation, distributed by Eiken.)[4]
  • Zen-chan Tsu-chan (1971, distributed by Eiken.)
  • Tsu-chan Toisshou ni Shiyou (1973, distributed by Eiken.)
  • Yacchan the Dragonfly (1973, distributed by Eiken.)[5]

References

  1. ^ "Mini-Anime: 1971-1980 |". cartoonresearch.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  2. ^ Animage Editorial Department , 25 Years of TV Anime , Tokuma Shoten , 1988, p. 53.
  3. ^ Animage Editorial Department , 25 Years of TV Anime , Tokuma Shoten , 1988, p. 51.
  4. ^ Comprehensive Catalog of Educational Equipment and Teaching Materials, 1974 Edition," All Japan Management Federation, Human Ability Development Center, 1974, p. 358.
  5. ^ Yamaguchi Katsunori and Watanabe Yasushi, History of Japanese Animation Films, Yubunsha, 1977.