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|Kadokawa_Pictures_(Japan)_(1976).jpg|1st Logo (October 16, 1976-July 11, 1981, | |Kadokawa_Pictures_(Japan)_(1976).jpg|1st Logo (October 16, 1976-July 11, 1981, December 10, 1983) | ||
|Kadokawa_Pictures_(Japan)_(2005).jpg|2nd Logo (2002-2007) | |Kadokawa_Pictures_(Japan)_(2005).jpg|2nd Logo (2002-2007) | ||
|Kadokawa_Pictures_(Japan)_(mid-2000s).jpg|3rd Logo (2007-2008, 2011) | |Kadokawa_Pictures_(Japan)_(mid-2000s).jpg|3rd Logo (2007-2008, 2011) | ||
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In 1945, the '''Kadokawa Shoten Publishing''' company was established. In 1975, Haruki Kadokawa launched a film division, which presented its first production the year after. Kadokawa made a lot of well-acclaimed films in Japan, having also acquired [[Daiei Motion Pictures|Daiei Film Co.]] and renamed it '''Kadokawa-Daiei''' in 2002, and in 2005, they purchased Herald Pictures. In 2011, all subsidiaries were rebranded under the label of '''Kadokawa Group'''. | In 1945, the '''Kadokawa Shoten Publishing''' company was established. In 1975, Haruki Kadokawa launched a film division, which presented its first production the year after. Kadokawa made a lot of well-acclaimed films in Japan, having also acquired [[Daiei Motion Pictures|Daiei Film Co.]] and renamed it '''Kadokawa-Daiei''' in 2002, and in 2005, they purchased Herald Pictures. In 2011, all subsidiaries were rebranded under the label of '''Kadokawa Group'''. | ||
=== 1st Logo (October 16, 1976-July 11, 1981, | === 1st Logo (October 16, 1976-July 11, 1981, December 10, 1983) === | ||
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* This logo may appear in a 4:3 format, or a widescreen format. | * This logo may appear in a 4:3 format, or a widescreen format. | ||
* On some foreign prints of ''G.I. Samurai'' (1979), the logo plays out normally but after the bright splash, a custom-made title card for the movie appears instead (The card refers to whatever the movie is titled in their respective country). | * On some foreign prints of ''G.I. Samurai'' (1979), the logo plays out normally but after the bright splash, a custom-made title card for the movie appears instead (The card refers to whatever the movie is titled in their respective country). | ||
* A still version of the logo appears on ''Virus'' (1980) and ''Legend of Eight Samurai'' ( | * A still version of the logo appears on ''Virus'' (1980) and ''Legend of Eight Samurai'' (1983). | ||
'''Technique:''' The moving comet, bird, and splash. Incredibly beautifully detailed hand-drawn animation. | '''Technique:''' The moving comet, bird, and splash. Incredibly beautifully detailed hand-drawn animation. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A raising warbling sound, and the warbling-like explosion sound that becomes a majestic synth. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A raising warbling sound, and the warbling-like explosion sound that becomes a majestic synth. | ||
'''Availability:''' Somewhat rare, bordering on near extinction. First appeared on Kon Ichikawa's ''The Inugami Family'' (1976), the logo was presumably retired starting with the release of ''The Aimed School'' (1981), although a still version of this logo appeared on ''Legend of Eight Samurai'' ( | '''Availability:''' Somewhat rare, bordering on near extinction. First appeared on Kon Ichikawa's ''The Inugami Family'' (1976), the logo was presumably retired starting with the release of ''The Aimed School'' (1981), although a still version of this logo appeared on ''Legend of Eight Samurai'' (1983). This logo may or may not be plastered by the Kadokawa Shoten logo (or no logo may even appear at all) on some newer prints of the films this logo originally appeared on, contributing to its' rather limited availability. Fortunately, this logo is retained on the Ultra 4K Blu-ray of ''The Beast to Die'' (1980). | ||
'''Legacy:''' The animation is very splendid. All that effort (especially for a logo) certainly paid off, as it creates a sense of awe for the viewers! | '''Legacy:''' The animation is very splendid. All that effort (especially for a logo) certainly paid off, as it creates a sense of awe for the viewers! | ||