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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
'''Aniplex''' (formerly known as '''Sony Pictures Entertainment Visual Works''' and '''Sony Music Entertainment Visual Works''') is a Japanese anime and music production and distribution enterprise owned by [[Sony Music Entertainment]] that was established in January | '''Aniplex''' (formerly known as '''Sony Pictures Entertainment Visual Works''' and '''Sony Music Entertainment Visual Works''') is a Japanese anime and music production and distribution enterprise owned by [[Sony Music Entertainment]] that was established in January 1996. Aniplex has been involved in the planning, production and distribution of several anime series and films. Additionally, Aniplex produces and distributes music and soundtrack records, including the original soundtracks for all of [[Sony Interactive Entertainment|Sony Interactive Entertainment]]'s computer and video games. | ||
==SPE/SME Visual Works== | ==SPE/SME Visual Works== | ||
===(January | ===(January 1996-April 2001)=== | ||
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SPEVisualWorks.png | SPEVisualWorks.png | ||
SMEVisualWorks.png | SMEVisualWorks.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the connected blue letters "{{color|blue|V'''W'''}}" with a pair of cartoony eyes looking to the upper left. Below it is either "SPE Visual Works Inc." (January | '''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the connected blue letters "{{color|blue|V'''W'''}}" with a pair of cartoony eyes looking to the upper left. Below it is either "SPE Visual Works Inc." (January 1996-January 1997) or "SME Visual Works Inc." (January 1997-April 2000) in a sans-serif font. | ||
'''Technique:''' None. | '''Technique:''' None. | ||
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==Aniplex== | ==Aniplex== | ||
===(April | ===(April 1997-)=== | ||
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'''Availability:''' Common. | '''Availability:''' Common. | ||
*This logo is found on just about all DVD releases of Aniplex programs, being them distributed by Aniplex themselves or other companies. | *This logo is found on just about all DVD, VHS, and Blue-ray releases of Aniplex programs, being them distributed by Aniplex themselves or other companies. | ||
*It can also be seen on ''Kill la Kill'' and ''Sword Art Online'' on Adult Swim. | *It can also be seen on ''Kill la Kill'' and ''Sword Art Online'' on Adult Swim. | ||
*Shows mainly produced by Aniplex feature a simple in-credit logo with no animation, although in any of the shows where the credits are translated into English, such as ''Fullmetal Alchemist'', it is replaced by simply "ANIPLEX, Inc." | *Shows mainly produced by Aniplex feature a simple in-credit logo with no animation, although in any of the shows where the credits are translated into English, such as ''Fullmetal Alchemist'', it is replaced by simply "ANIPLEX, Inc." |