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'''Logo:''' The Toho emblem and company name in Japanese is seen inside a white frame. Three versions of this exist: one with a wooden background, one with a black background, and one with a sandpaper-like textured background.  
'''Logo:''' The Toho emblem and company name in Japanese is seen inside a white frame. Three versions of this exist: one with a wooden background, one with a black background, and one with a sandpaper-like textured background.  


FX/SFX: None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
   
   
Music/Sounds: TBA
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA


Availability: TBA
'''Availability:''' TBA


Editor's Note: TBA
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


===4th Logo (1938)===
===4th Logo (1938)===
[[File:Toho13.PNG.png|350px|center]]
[[File:Toho13.PNG.png|350px|center]]
Logo: On a light background, a large Toho emblem in black is seen. Over the emblem is the Japanese text.
'''Logo:''' On a light background, a large Toho emblem in black is seen. Over the emblem is the Japanese text.


FX/SFX: None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
   
   
Music/Sounds: TBA
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA


Availability: TBA
'''Availability:''' TBA


Editor's Note: TBA
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 5th Logo (1938) ===
=== 5th Logo (1938) ===
Logo: On a textured white background with black patterns, the Toho emblem and company name is seen drawn on.
'''Logo:''' On a textured white background with black patterns, the Toho emblem and company name is seen drawn on.


FX/SFX: None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.


Music/Sounds: TBA
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA


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=== 6th Logo (1938, 1944, 1946-1947) ===
=== 6th Logo (1938, 1944, 1946-1947) ===
Logo: On a dark textured background, we see the Toho emblem and company name, both seemingly three-dimensional and sporting a slight shadow.
'''Logo:''' On a dark textured background, we see the Toho emblem and company name, both seemingly three-dimensional and sporting a slight shadow.


TBA
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 7th Logo (1939) ===
=== 7th Logo (1939) ===
Logo: Over a brick wall is the Toho emblem and the company name below. The inside of the Toho emblem is smooth.
'''Logo:''' Over a brick wall is the Toho emblem and the company name below. The inside of the Toho emblem is smooth.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 8th Logo (1940) ===
=== 8th Logo (1940) ===
Nickname: "Toho in Space"
Nickname: "Toho in Space"


Logo: On a space background, we see the giant Toho emblem, surrounded by a rotating ring that has the company name inscribed.
'''Logo:''' On a space background, we see the giant Toho emblem, surrounded by a rotating ring that has the company name inscribed.


FX/SFX: The rotating ring.
'''FX/SFX:''' The rotating ring.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 9th Logo (1941-1942) ===
=== 9th Logo (1941-1942) ===
Logo: Over a rocky background with a light source on the bottom, we see the Toho emblem in white, floating above the screen. Then the company name in black tilts into view, casting a shadow in the front due to the light source being behind the text.
'''Logo:''' Over a rocky background with a light source on the bottom, we see the Toho emblem in white, floating above the screen. Then the company name in black tilts into view, casting a shadow in the front due to the light source being behind the text.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The company name tilting into view.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 10th Logo (1942) ===
=== 10th Logo (1942) ===
[[File:Toho 1942 shadow.png|center|350px]]
[[File:Toho 1942 shadow.png|center|350px]]
Logo: We see the Toho emblem and company name in a dark environment, barely visible. A light then illuminates the logo, casting a prominent shadow to the right.
'''Logo:''' We see the Toho emblem and company name in a dark environment, barely visible. A light then illuminates the logo, casting a prominent shadow to the right.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The logo brightening.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 11th Logo (1942) ===
=== 11th Logo (1942) ===
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=== 13th Logo (1943) ===
=== 13th Logo (1943) ===
Logo: Over a wall with cracks, a metallic Toho emblem is seen, along with the company name in white below.
'''Logo:''' Over a wall with cracks, a metallic Toho emblem is seen, along with the company name in white below.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 14th Logo (1944) ===
=== 14th Logo (1944) ===
Logo: 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.
'''Logo:''' 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.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The musical staff rotating.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 15th Logo (1946) ===
=== 15th Logo (1946) ===
Logo: We see the Toho emblem between two lit torches. The torches are placed over a platform which has the company name inscribed over it.
'''Logo:''' We see 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 this exists, with the torches being a painting.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The torches.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA


Variant: A still version of this exists, with the torches being a painting.
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 16th Logo (1947) ===
=== 16th Logo (1947) ===
Logo: On a black background, we see the Toho emblem. We then zoom out from the emblem, revealing the company name below.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the Toho emblem. We then zoom out from the emblem, revealing the company name below.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The camera zooming out from the emblem.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 17th Logo (1947-1948) ===
=== 17th Logo (1947-1948) ===
Logo: On a black background, the Toho emblem is seen over a small area of glimmering lights. The company name is below.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, the Toho emblem is seen over a small area of glimmering lights. The company name is below.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The glimmering lights.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 18th Logo (1947-1948) ===
=== 18th Logo (1947-1948) ===
Logo: On a black background, the Toho emblem in white is seen, but thinner, with the company name below.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, the Toho emblem in white is seen, but thinner, with the company name below.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 19th Logo (1948) ===
=== 19th Logo (1948) ===
Logo: On a grey background, the Toho emblem is seen in white, with the company name below.
'''Logo:''' On a grey background, the Toho emblem is seen in white, with the company name below.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 20th Logo (1948) ===
=== 20th Logo (1948) ===
Logo: On a marble background, the Toho emblem is seen in white. The company name is below.
'''Logo:''' On a marble background, the Toho emblem is seen in white. The company name is below.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 21 Logo (1949-1950) ===
=== 21 Logo (1949-1950) ===
Logo: We see a model of a town. The Toho emblem and company name, both three-dimensional, are seen suspended over it.
'''Logo:''' We see a model of a town. The Toho emblem and company name, both three-dimensional, are seen suspended over it.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 22nd Logo (1949, 1953) ===
=== 22nd Logo (1949, 1953) ===
Logo: Over a flower field, we see the Toho emblem zooming in. The arched company name enters from the right of the screen to below the emblem.
'''Logo:''' Over a flower field, we see the Toho emblem zooming in. The arched company name enters from the right of the screen to below the emblem.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The emblem zooming in, the company name entering into view.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 23rd Logo (1950) ===
=== 23rd Logo (1950) ===
Logo: 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.
'''Logo:''' 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.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The shining sun rays behind the emblem.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 24th Logo (1952-1954) ===
=== 24th Logo (1952-1954) ===
[[File:Toho 1952 sunburst.jpg|center|350px]]
[[File:Toho 1952 sunburst.jpg|center|350px]]
Logo: On a black background with spinning lines and a shining center (like a sunburst), we see a large Toho emblem. The company name then wipes in below the emblem.
'''Logo:''' On a black background with spinning lines and a shining center (like a sunburst), we see a large Toho emblem. The company name then wipes in below the emblem.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The stripes rotating and shining. Very nice practical effects for its time, although it did improve over the years.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 25th Logo (1953) ===
=== 25th Logo (1953) ===
Logo: Similar to before, except the lines are aquamarine is shown over a sky background with some clouds below. The emblem and the company name (which are already there) is in orange.
'''Logo:''' Similar to before, except the lines are aquamarine is shown over a sky background with some clouds below. The emblem and the company name (which are already there) is in orange.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The stripes rotating.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 26th Logo (1954-1965, 1985) ===
=== 26th Logo (1954-1965, 1985) ===
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</gallery>


Logo: Similar to before, but the emblem is smaller and is shown on a dark blue space background with two versions, one with golden stripes with the various colors of the rainbow spectrum, and clear, light blue stripes with the colors of the rainbow spectrum more apparent.
'''Logo:''' Similar to before, but the emblem is smaller and is shown on a dark blue space background with two versions, one with golden stripes with the various colors of the rainbow spectrum, and clear, light blue stripes with the colors of the rainbow spectrum more apparent.
 
'''Variant:''' On films in TohoScope, "TOHO" and "SCOPE" are on the left and right sides of the circle in a huge font.


Variant: On films in TohoScope, "TOHO" and "SCOPE" are on the left and right sides of the circle in a huge font.
'''FX/SFX:''' The rotating stripes, as well as the stripes' colors changing.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 27th Logo (1965-1997) ===
=== 27th Logo (1965-1997) ===
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</gallery>
</gallery>


Logo: Again, similar to before, but the logo is shown on a blue space background with mostly clear stripes that correspond to the various colors of light seen in the center of the logo. Small sparks of light are seen emitted from the center.
'''Logo:''' Again, similar to before, but the logo is shown on a blue space background with mostly clear stripes that correspond to the various colors of light seen in the center of the logo. Small sparks of light are seen emitted from the center.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The rotating stripes which emit small sparks of light.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
 
'''Availability:''' TBA
 
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA


=== 28th Logo (1993- ) ===
=== 28th Logo (1993- ) ===
[[File:Toho 1993.jpg|center|350px]]
[[File:Toho 1993.jpg|center|350px]]
Logo: An updated version of the last logo.  The stripes are colored purple and various light blue colors, but also some green and yellow stripes are thrown in as well.
'''Logo:''' An updated version of the last logo.  The stripes are colored purple and various light blue colors, but also some green and yellow stripes are thrown in as well.


Variants:
'''Variants:'''


* Some movies had an English-translated logo (with "TOHO" written in the circle and/or "TOHO COMPANY, LTD." in English, replacing the kanji). A still shot of this variant can be seen on the trailer for the anime film ''Metropolis''.
* Some movies had an English-translated logo (with "TOHO" written in the circle and/or "TOHO COMPANY, LTD." in English, replacing the kanji). A still shot of this variant can be seen on the trailer for the anime film ''Metropolis''.
* There are versions of the logo in 4:3 (full open matte or cropped from widescreen), flat (1.85:1, 1.75:1), and CinemaScope (2.35, 2.55) .
* There are versions of the logo in 4:3 (full open matte or cropped from widescreen), flat (1.85:1, 1.75:1), and CinemaScope (2.35, 2.55) .
* The print circle was seen on ''Godzilla Unleashed'' for the Nintendo DS, as well as some Classic Media DVD releases of Toho material.
* The print circle was seen on ''Godzilla Unleashed'' for the Nintendo DS, as well as some Classic Media DVD releases of Toho material.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' Same as before. The animation appears to be computerized, unlike the previous logos.
'''FX/SFX:''' The stripes rotating and shining. Very nice practical effects for its time, although it did improve over the years.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually silent or the opening theme of the film.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually silent or the opening theme of the film.
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