Ufotable

ufotable is a Japanese animation studio established in 2000 and based in Tokyo. The company is known for its high production values and for blending traditional 2D animation with computer-generated imagery, which has become a hallmark of its visual style. ufotable has produced several influential anime projects, including the Kara no Kyōkai (The Garden of Sinners) film series (2008–2009) and multiple installments in the Fate franchise, notably Fate/zero (2011–2012) and Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works (2014–2015), developed in collaboration with Type-Moon and Aniplex.

The studio achieved wider international recognition with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The 2019 television series adaptation was followed by the 2020 feature film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, which became the highest-grossing film in Japan at the time of its release and helped propel the franchise to global audiences. ufotable continued to produce new Demon Slayer seasons and related projects, reinforcing its position as a leading anime producer known for cinematic quality.

In addition to its series and films, ufotable is noted for its cohesive art direction, fluid action sequences, and careful integration of CG with hand-drawn animation. The studio often partners with major licensors and publishers to publish and distribute its works internationally, contributing to the global reach of contemporary Japanese animation.