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Kitayama Eiga Seisakujo

Japanese animation studio

Kitayama Eiga Seisakujo (北山映画製作所, Kitayama Movie Factory) was the first true animation studio in Japan. It was founded by Seitaro Kitayama in 1921.2 It was founded by Seitarō Kitayama.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Kitayama Eiga Seisakujo (北山映画製作所, Kitayama Movie Factory) was the first true animation studio in Japan. It was founded by Seitaro Kitayama in 1921.2

The story

Founded by Seitarō Kitayama in 1921.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1921Founded Founded1

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