Katsuhiro Otomo has stablished OVAL GEAR animation studio（オーバル・ギア アニメーションスタジオ）as a subsidiary of ANDENT Co., Ltd. (formerly: Stu Co., Ltd.) a crossover entertainment collective that works across strategy, experience design and technology, giving Japanese culture new forms and new audiences.
OVAL GEAR has been founded with the goal of carrying forward the visual expression and artistic spirit that Otomo has cultivated over many years, while creating and sharing new animation works with audiences around the world.
The studio is recruiting animators and production staff for the first feature film already in development. They are welcoming applications from anyone serious about animation. Japanese spoken at conversational level is required.
Available positions: https://oval-gear.com/recruit
About OVAL GEAR
Company Name: OVAL GEAR Co., Ltd. (株式会社オーバル・ギア)
Studio Name: OVAL GEAR animation studio
Established: 2026
Business Area: Animation
Official website: http://oval-gear.com
Official X: http://x.com/oval_gear
Established: 2026
Business Area: Animation
Official website: http://oval-gear.com
Official X: http://x.com/oval_gear
e-mail: contact@oval-gear.com
