The adventures of a dysfunctional but charming family, the inner workings of hell and demons, and a motorcycle ride through a dystopian world.
Founded in 2012 as a subsidiary of IG Port, Wit Studio is best known for its work on the first three seasons of Attack on Titan. However, the studio's portfolio includes many other notable projects.
From shonen masterpieces to comedies, here are five of Wit Studio's best anime series.
1. Ranking of Kings, 2021-2022
The protagonist of the series is a young prince named Bojji, whose ability to become a worthy ruler is doubted by many. Why is that? Bojji has been cut off from the world all his life due to his hearing impairment.
The situation changes when he meets Kage, the last of the assassin clan, who is able to communicate with Bojji despite his disability.
This acquaintance turns into a strong friendship, and together they set out to explore the world. These adventures help Bojji discover his leadership skills and become the strong ruler he was always meant to be.
2. Hozuki's Coolheadedness, 2014-2018
The series centers on Hozuki, an ogre-like demon who was once human. He serves as the chief secretary to the god Yama, who is the ruler and chief judge of Hell.
The series offers viewers a unique look at everyday life in Hell through the lens of a diverse and colorful cast of characters. It is important to note that the first season of the anime was produced by Wit Studio, while the second season was commissioned by Deen Studio.
3. Spy x Family, 2022-...
Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the series centers on the mission of international superspy Loid. His mission is key to maintaining world peace and is his most challenging yet.
Loid must create the image of a reliable family man in order to infiltrate the inner circle of political leader Desmond. He adopts a telepathic orphan, Anya, and enters into a fictitious marriage with a hired assassin, Yor. The catch is that none of the members of his pseudo-family know each other's true secrets.
4. The Rolling Girls, 2015
The series is set in a dystopian future, ten years after the fictional Great Tokyo War, which had a profound effect on Japan.
As a result of this conflict, the country was divided into ten independent city-states that are in constant rivalry with each other.
The main character, Nozomi, travels around Japan on a motorcycle, completing various missions and investigating the mysteries of the heart-shaped Moonlight Stones, which are said to possess limitless power. However, it soon becomes clear that these stones are being used as fuel by aliens.
5. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, 2016
Based on the manga by Shiro Yoshida that ran from 2016 to 2018, this dark fantasy series tells a story that combines elements of a zombie apocalypse and steampunk.
The story takes place in a world where humanity is struggling to contain the spread of a mysterious virus that turns people into undead creatures known as Kabane. In order to survive, humans build fortified cities.
The protagonist, a young engineer named Ikoma, develops a special weapon called the Piercing Gun to fight the Kabane, but in the process, he becomes infected himself.