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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
'''Toho Co., Ltd.''' ({{ | '''Toho Co., Ltd.''' ({{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|東宝株式会社|Tōhō kabushiki gaisha}}) 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.]], [[Jenkins Osawa Studio]], and [[Toho Eiga Haikyu]] of the Tokyo-Takarazuka Theater Company which itself was formed in 1932. In 1937, the documentary film department, [[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. | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Toho Eiga Co., Ltd.| | ||
|Toho Eiga Co., Ltd.| | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Toho7.PNG.png|1st Logo (1937-1938) | ||
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|Toho7.PNG.png|1st Logo (1937-1938) | |||
|Toho9.PNG.png|2nd Logo (1938) | |Toho9.PNG.png|2nd Logo (1938) | ||
|Toho11.PNG.png|3rd Logo (1938-1939) | |Toho11.PNG.png|3rd Logo (1938-1939) | ||
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|Toho Co., Ltd.| | |Toho Co., Ltd.| | ||
{{ | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Toho_musical_staff_logo.jpeg|1st Logo (1944) | ||
|Toho_musical_staff_logo.jpeg|1st Logo (1944) | |||
|Toho3.jpeg|2nd Logo (1946-1947) | |Toho3.jpeg|2nd Logo (1946-1947) | ||
|Toho_torches.jpeg|3rd Logo (1946) | |Toho_torches.jpeg|3rd Logo (1946) | ||
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== Toho Eiga Co., Ltd. == | == Toho Eiga Co., Ltd. == | ||
===1st Logo (1937-1938)=== | ===1st Logo (1937-1938)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, the Toho emblem (a circle with the characters "{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|東宝|Tōhō}}" inside reading from top to bottom, previously used in Toho Eiga Haikyu's logo) is seen in white. Below is the company name "{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|東宝映画株式會社|Tōhō eiga kabushiki gaisha}}" in Japanese. | |||
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, the Toho emblem (a circle with the characters "{{ | |||
'''Technique:''' None. | '''Technique:''' None. | ||
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=== 2nd Logo (1938)=== | === 2nd Logo (1938)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, a small Toho emblem is seen, with the company name "東宝映畫" below. | '''Logo:''' On a black background, a small Toho emblem is seen, with the company name "東宝映畫" below. | ||
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===3rd Logo (1938-1939)=== | ===3rd Logo (1938-1939)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' The Toho emblem and company name in Japanese is seen inside a white frame. Two versions of this exist: one with a wooden background and one with a black background. The name may be displayed as either "東宝映画株式會社" or "東宝映畫株式會社" (both reading right to left). | '''Logo:''' The Toho emblem and company name in Japanese is seen inside a white frame. Two versions of this exist: one with a wooden background and one with a black background. The name may be displayed as either "東宝映画株式會社" or "東宝映畫株式會社" (both reading right to left). | ||
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=== 6th Logo (1939)=== | === 6th Logo (1939)=== | ||
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'''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. | ||
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'''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. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live action. | '''Technique:''' Live-action. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | '''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | ||
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===8th Logo (1941-1942) === | ===8th Logo (1941-1942) === | ||
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'''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. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live action. | '''Technique:''' Live-action. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | '''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | ||
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'''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. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live action. | '''Technique:''' Live-action. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | '''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | ||
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===11th Logo (1943) === | ===11th Logo (1943) === | ||
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'''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. | ||
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'''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. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live action. | '''Technique:''' Live-action. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | '''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | ||
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===2nd Logo (1946-1947)=== | ===2nd Logo (1946-1947)=== | ||
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'''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. | ||
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===3rd Logo (1946)=== | ===3rd Logo (1946)=== | ||
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'''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. | '''Variant:''' A still version of this exists, with the torches being a painting. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live action. | '''Technique:''' Live-action. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | '''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | ||
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===5th Logo (1947-1948)=== | ===5th Logo (1947-1948)=== | ||
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'''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. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live action. | '''Technique:''' Live-action. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | '''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | ||
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===6th Logo (1947-1948)=== | ===6th Logo (1947-1948)=== | ||
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'''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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=== 8th Logo (1948)=== | === 8th Logo (1948)=== | ||
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'''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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===9th Logo (1949-1950) === | ===9th Logo (1949-1950) === | ||
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'''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. | ||
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===10th Logo (1949, 1953)=== | ===10th Logo (1949, 1953)=== | ||
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'''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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'''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. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live action. | '''Technique:''' Live-action. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | '''Music/Sounds:''' TBA | ||
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===12th Logo (1950-1952)=== | ===12th Logo (1950-1952)=== | ||
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<center> | <center> | ||
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</center> | </center> | ||
'''Logo:''' The Toho emblem and company name is seen inside a frame. | '''Logo:''' The Toho emblem and company name is seen inside a frame. | ||
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===13th Logo (October 9, 1952-1955)=== | ===13th Logo (October 9, 1952-1955)=== | ||
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'''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. | ||
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===15th Logo (1954-1965) === | ===15th Logo (1954-1965) === | ||
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'''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. | ||
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===16th Logo (October 14, 1958)=== | ===16th Logo (October 14, 1958)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a grey marble background, we see a Toho emblem with film projector lines connected into emblem, then we see "TOHO PAN SCOPE" in a Gothic font with "PAN" in the center of emblem, and the Kanji in white is seen below. | '''Logo:''' On a grey marble background, we see a Toho emblem with film projector lines connected into emblem, then we see "TOHO PAN SCOPE" in a Gothic font with "PAN" in the center of emblem, and the Kanji in white is seen below. | ||
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===17th Logo (March 20, 1965-1997)=== | ===17th Logo (March 20, 1965-1997)=== | ||
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'''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. | ||
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===18th Logo (1993- )=== | ===18th Logo (1993- )=== | ||
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'''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. | ||
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===19th Logo (1st North American logo) (December 3, 2020-) === | ===19th Logo (1st North American logo) (December 3, 2020-) === | ||
[[File:Toho 2020.jpeg|center|350px]] | [[File:Toho 2020.jpeg|center|350px]] | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a realistic space background, a blue ice comet flies around the bottom of the screen, with the background rotating with it. We then go inside the comet, which reveals several blue and purple streaks coming towards the center with a white light in the middle, as the letters of "TOHO" in off-white fly in from the middle of the screen. A large white ring also comes in as well. After they settle, the background fades to a mostly unaltered version of the 1993 logo's background, and the "東宝" kanji fade in. | '''Logo:''' On a realistic space background, a blue ice comet flies around the bottom of the screen, with the background rotating with it. We then go inside the comet, which reveals several blue and purple streaks coming towards the center with a white light in the middle, as the letters of "TOHO" in off-white fly in from the middle of the screen. A large white ring also comes in as well. After they settle, the background fades to a mostly unaltered version of the 1993 logo's background, and the "東宝" kanji fade in. | ||