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{{Infobox company | {{Infobox company | ||
|name = Toho Co., Ltd. | |name = Toho Co., Ltd. | ||
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Outside of Japan, Toho is best known as the producer and distributor of many kaiju and tokusatsu films, the ''Chouseishin'' tokusatsu superhero television franchise, the films of Akira Kurosawa, and the anime films of [[Studio Ghibli]]. Other famous directors, including Yasujirō Ozu, Kenji Mizoguchi, Masaki Kobayashi, and Mikio Naruse, also directed films for Toho. Toho's most famous creation is Godzilla, who features in 29 of the company's films. Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidorah and Mechagodzilla are described as Toho's Big Five because of the monsters' numerous appearances in all three eras of the franchise, as well as spin-offs. | Outside of Japan, Toho is best known as the producer and distributor of many kaiju and tokusatsu films, the ''Chouseishin'' tokusatsu superhero television franchise, the films of Akira Kurosawa, and the anime films of [[Studio Ghibli]]. Other famous directors, including Yasujirō Ozu, Kenji Mizoguchi, Masaki Kobayashi, and Mikio Naruse, also directed films for Toho. Toho's most famous creation is Godzilla, who features in 29 of the company's films. Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidorah and Mechagodzilla are described as Toho's Big Five because of the monsters' numerous appearances in all three eras of the franchise, as well as spin-offs. | ||
Toho has also been involved in the production of numerous anime titles. Its subdivisions are Toho-Towa Distribution, Toho Pictures | Toho has also been involved in the production of numerous anime titles. Its subdivisions are Toho-Towa Distribution, Towa Pictures, Toho Pictures, Toho International, Toho E. B. Company Limited, Toho Music Corporation, Toho Costume Company Limited among others. The company is the largest shareholder (7.96%) of Fuji Media Holdings Inc. Toho is a member of the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (MPPAJ), and is one of Japan's Big Four film studios. | ||
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'''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. | '''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Seen on ''Flowers Have Fallen''. | ||
===6th Logo (February 1-21, 1939)=== | ===6th Logo (February 1-21, 1939)=== | ||
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'''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. | '''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Seen on ''Mukashi no uta''. | ||
===7th Logo (January 4, 1940-January 22, 1941)=== | ===7th Logo (January 4, 1940-January 22, 1941)=== | ||
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'''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. | '''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' First seen on ''Ahen Senso''. | ||
==Toho Co., Ltd.== | ==Toho Co., Ltd.== | ||
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'''Visuals:''' On a sunburst background (which can be barely seen), a large model of the Toho emblem is seen suspended above ground. Below is a rotating model of a musical staff, with the company name inscribed. | '''Visuals:''' On a sunburst background (which can be barely seen), a large model of the Toho emblem is seen suspended above ground. Below is a rotating model of a musical staff, with the company name inscribed. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live action. | '''Technique:''' Live action model work. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' A triumphant fanfare. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on films from the period such as Akira Kurosawa's ''The Most Beautiful''. | '''Availability:''' Seen on films from the period such as Akira Kurosawa's ''The Most Beautiful''. | ||
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'''Visuals:''' There is the Toho emblem between two lit torches. The torches are placed over a platform which has the company name inscribed over it. | '''Visuals:''' There is the Toho emblem between two lit torches. The torches are placed over a platform which has the company name inscribed over it. | ||
'''Variant:''' A still version of | '''Variant:''' A still version of the logo exists, with the torches being a painting. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live action. | '''Technique:''' Live-action model work. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Seen on films released during that period such as ''Ore mo omae mo''. | ||
===4th Logo (1947)=== | ===4th Logo (1947)=== | ||
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'''Technique:''' A zoom-out effect. | '''Technique:''' A zoom-out effect. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Seen on films released during that period such as ''War and Peace''. | ||
===5th Logo (1947-1948)=== | ===5th Logo (1947-1948)=== | ||
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the Toho emblem is seen over a small area of glimmering lights. The company name is below. | '''Visuals:''' On a black background, the Toho emblem is seen over a small area of glimmering lights. The company name is below. | ||
'''Technique:''' | '''Technique:''' A hand-painted frame taped by a cameraman with live-action model work. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' Unknown.{{AvailabilityExamples}} | '''Availability:''' Unknown.{{AvailabilityExamples}} | ||
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'''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. | '''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on early [[Shintoho]] productions, preceding said company's logo. | '''Availability:''' Seen on early [[Shintoho]] productions, preceding said company's logo. | ||
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'''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. | '''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' Unknown.{{AvailabilityExamples}} | '''Availability:''' Unknown.{{AvailabilityExamples}} | ||
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'''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. | '''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' Unknown.{{AvailabilityExamples}} | '''Availability:''' Unknown.{{AvailabilityExamples}} | ||
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'''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. The variant is live action. | '''Technique:''' A painting filmed by a cameraman. The variant is live action. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' First seen on ''Aoi sanmayaku''. | ||
===10th Logo (September 27-November 8, 1949, 1953)=== | ===10th Logo (September 27-November 8, 1949, 1953)=== | ||
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'''Visuals:''' On a cloud background, the Toho emblem in black is seen, with a banner displaying the company name below. Animated sun rays are seen behind the logo. | '''Visuals:''' On a cloud background, the Toho emblem in black is seen, with a banner displaying the company name below. Animated sun rays are seen behind the logo. | ||
'''Technique:''' | '''Technique:''' A hand-painted frame filmed by a cameraman. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Silent or the opening theme of the film. | ||
'''Availability:''' Unknown.{{AvailabilityExamples}} | '''Availability:''' Unknown.{{AvailabilityExamples}} | ||
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'''Visuals:''' The Toho emblem and company name is seen inside a frame. | '''Visuals:''' The Toho emblem and company name is seen inside a frame. | ||
'''Technique:''' | '''Technique:''' A hand-painted frame filmed by a cameraman. | ||
'''Audio:''' | '''Audio:''' Silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' Unknown.{{AvailabilityExamples}} | '''Availability:''' Unknown.{{AvailabilityExamples}} | ||