bees has launched a dedicated Animation Division and opened a new production studio in Fujisawa, near Enoshima. The move signals a bigger shift: turning indie-style creativity into a steadier, team-based workflow. The company also plans to share behind-the-scenes progress through newly opened official social media. If you like tracking rising studios early, this is a clear “watch this space” moment.
bees launches a new animation division for a clearer pipeline
bees, a creative company headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, announced the launch of its new Animation Division. The studio has previously worked on animation, illustration, and music for projects such as music videos, commercials, and IP-related content. With this announcement, bees is making its team structure more visible and positioning itself to take on animation work in a more consistent, studio-like way.
For the original announcement and full context, check the press release details.
a fujisawa studio near enoshima opens on january 13, 2026
On January 13, 2026, bees also opened an animation production studio in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa. The studio is located in the Katase-Enoshima area, a short walk from Katase-Enoshima Station. That’s an unusual base for an animation studio, since many teams cluster closer to central Tokyo.
bees describes the location choice as intentional. By stepping slightly away from the busiest urban environment, the team aims to create a place where members can focus for longer stretches and build a sustainable, long-term production rhythm.
why the studio is emphasizing team-based indie production
Indie animation often shines through strong individual expression. At the same time, it can be hard to manage schedules and keep the final quality steady when a project leans heavily on one creator. bees says it has faced those realities through its production experience and wants to tackle them head-on.
The company’s approach is to value expression while also strengthening the “whole-project view” that supports delivery. In other words, it is not only about great drawings and direction, but also about maintaining reliable planning, coordination, and finish quality.
covering more of the workflow, not just a single task
bees plans to center production inside the new studio while collaborating with partner companies when needed. The aim is to avoid handling only isolated parts of the pipeline. Alongside drawing and direction, the studio is preparing to be involved in steps such as video checking, art direction, and production management.
By having a broader view of the full process, bees wants to reduce schedule risk and stabilize the final output. The company frames this as exploring a different kind of indie production, one where team coordination supports individual creativity.
the current team and directors behind recent music video work
bees says it currently operates with a 12-member team, including two directors. Director Nowoka is known for directing ZUTOMAYO’s “Katachi” music video, and director G-ko is known for directing Ado’s “Value” music video.
If you want quick context on their past work, you can watch “Katachi” (music video) and “Value” (music video).
The studio also includes members handling drawing, finishing, and production progress tasks, with the overall goal of making team production viable without flattening each creator’s style.
what happens next: a game pv and original projects on the horizon
As a recent example of its work, bees says a game PV animated by the studio is scheduled to be released on the same day as the announcement. Looking ahead, the company plans to go beyond commissioned projects. bees says it intends to develop and reveal original animation projects over time, starting with short films and video concepts.
Alongside finished releases, the new official social accounts are expected to share works-in-progress, studio updates, and creator spotlights, making the process itself part of what fans can follow.
Call to Action: Curious how bees’ team-based approach will feel on screen? Start with the announcement source and keep an eye on future updates as the studio expands into original works. Here’s the main reference link again: official announcement page.
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