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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
Toho Co., Ltd. is a Japanese film, theater production, and distribution company. It has its headquarters in Yūrakuchō, Chiyoda, Tokyo, and is one of the core companies of the Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group. It was formed as Toho Eiga Co., Ltd. from the merger of [[P.C.L. (Japan)|P.C.L.]], [[Jenkins Osawa Studio (Japan)|Jenkins Osawa Studio]] , and [[Toho Eiga Haikyu (Japan)|Toho Eiga Haikyu]] of the Tokyo-Takarazuka Theater Company. In 1937, the documentary film department, [[Toho Bunka Eiga (Japan)|Toho Bunka Eiga]], was established. In 1943, it was merged with the Tokyo-Takarazuka Theater Company, forming Toho Co., Ltd. and renaming their production facilities as Toho Studios. | Toho Co., Ltd. is a Japanese film, theater production, and distribution company. It has its headquarters in Yūrakuchō, Chiyoda, Tokyo, and is one of the core companies of the Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group. It was formed as Toho Eiga Co., Ltd. from the merger of [[P.C.L. (Japan)|P.C.L.]], [[Jenkins Osawa Studio (Japan)|Jenkins Osawa Studio]] , and [[Toho Eiga Haikyu (Japan)|Toho Eiga Haikyu]] of the Tokyo-Takarazuka Theater Company which itself was formed in 1932. In 1937, the documentary film department, [[Toho Bunka Eiga (Japan)|Toho Bunka Eiga]], was established. In 1943, it was merged with the Tokyo-Takarazuka Theater Company, forming Toho Co., Ltd. and renaming their production facilities as Toho Studios. | ||
Outside Japan, it 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 Incorporated, Toho International Company Limited, Toho E. B. Company Limited, and Toho Music Corporation & Toho Costume Company Limited. 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. | Outside Japan, it 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 Incorporated, Toho International Company Limited, Toho E. B. Company Limited, and Toho Music Corporation & Toho Costume Company Limited. 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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=== | === 14th Logo (1946) === | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=200> | |||
File:Toho torches.jpeg | |||
File:Toho torches still.jpeg | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''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. | ||
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=== | === 15th Logo (1947) === | ||
[[File:Toho zooming out.jpeg|center|350px]] | |||
'''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. | ||
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=== 17th Logo (1947-1948) === | === 17th Logo (1947-1948) === | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=200> | |||
Toho lights 1947 2.jpeg | |||
Toho 1947 lights.jpeg | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''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. | ||
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=== 18th Logo (1947-1948) === | === 18th Logo (1947-1948) === | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=200> | |||
File:Toho-Shintoho1.jpeg | |||
File:Toho-Shintoho2.jpeg | |||
File:Toho-Shintoho3.jpeg | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''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. | ||
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=== 19th Logo (1948) === | === 19th Logo (1948) === | ||
[[File:Toho 1948 grey.jpeg|center|350px]] | |||
'''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. | ||
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=== 20th Logo (1948) === | === 20th Logo (1948) === | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=200> | |||
File:Toho marble 1949.jpeg | |||
File:Toho marble 1948.jpeg | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''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. | ||
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=== 21 Logo (1949-1950) === | === 21 Logo (1949-1950) === | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=200> | |||
File:Toho town 1950.jpeg | |||
File:Toho town 1949.jpeg | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''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. | '''Variant:''' There's an animated version where the logo begins with the Toho emblem and name darkened, then being lit up. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' None. The logo brightening in the variant. | |||
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | '''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | ||
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=== 22nd Logo (1949, 1953) === | === 22nd Logo (1949, 1953) === | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=200> | |||
File:Toho flower field 1.jpeg | |||
File:Toho flower field 2.jpeg | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''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. | ||
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=== 23rd Logo (1950) === | === 23rd Logo (1950) === | ||
[[File:Toho sky 1950.jpeg|center|350px]] | |||
'''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. | ||
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=== 24th Logo (1952-1954) === | === 24th Logo (1952-1954) === | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=200> | |||
File:Toho 1952 sunburst.jpg | |||
File:Toho 1953.jpeg | |||
File:Toho 1952 B.jpeg | |||
File:Toho 1952 A.jpeg | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''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. | ||
'''Variants:''' In 1952, the company celebrated its 20th anniversary (from its beginnings as the Tokyo-Takarazuka Theater Company, founded in 1932). In this variant, after the logo animates, it fades into a black background with an ornate frame and with the text "東宝創立20周年記念映画" ("Toho's 20th anniversary film"). | |||
'''FX/SFX:''' The stripes rotating and shining. Very nice practical effects for its time, although it did improve over the years. | '''FX/SFX:''' The stripes rotating and shining. Very nice practical effects for its time, although it did improve over the years. | ||
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=== 25th Logo (1953) === | === 25th Logo (1953) === | ||
[[File:Toho shining 1953 clouds.jpeg|center|350px]] | |||
'''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. | ||