
As of 2015, Kyoto Animation has produced 21 anime series and numerous films. The company is also affiliated with studio Animation Do. It was established in 1981 by former Mushi Pro staff. (Japanese: 株式会社京都アニメーション Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Kyōto Animēshon), abbreviated KyoAni (京アニ), is a Japanese animation studio and a light novel publisher located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Therefore, Kyoto Animation animators are able to focus more on the quality of each frame rather than on meeting frame production quotas. Unlike most animation studios, Kyoto Animation's animators are salaried employees rather than freelance workers. the company is also affiliated with studio Animation Do.

