(formerly ) is a Japanese animation studio based in Tokyo. Owned by Nintendo since 2022, it primarily works on video games, anime films and television series, including but not limited to Nintendo properties.
History As Dynamo Pictures
Dynamo Pictures originated as the CG and motion capture production department of Visual Science Laboratory, Inc., a computer graphics and virtual reality research and development company founded in 1991 by Kenji Yoshida. Though the studio would start being credited as Dynamo Pictures, Inc. in October 2004, it wasn't formally established as an independent animation studio by department head Hiroshi Hirokawa until March 18, 2011.
On October 1, 2021, the "Amusement" section of the company, dedicated to creating theater and VR attractions for theme parks, was spun off into a separate business called Dynamo Amusement, Inc. and subsequently became an affiliate subsidiary of GENDA, a Japanese amusement arcade company.
As Nintendo Pictures
Nintendo announced their intent to acquire Dynamo Pictures and change its name to Nintendo Pictures on July 14, 2022, citing the focus of the company to strengthen the planning and production structure of visual content. The deal closed on October 3, with the company becoming a full subsidiary of Nintendo, as well as adopting its new name.
In October 2025, Nintendo Pictures released Close to You, its first short produced fully in-house.
Filmography As Dynamo Pictures +As lead animation studioYearTitleProductionNotesAs Visual Science Laboratory, Inc. / Motion Capture Studio DYNAMO 1996 Kyoko Date Virtual idol Motion capture work done for Horipro 2000 Biohazard 4D-Executer Animated short film Distributed by Digital Amuse for Japanese theme parksAs Dynamo Pictures, Inc. 2011 Appleseed XIIIOriginal net animation First episode only, produced by Production I.G 2014 Pikmin Short Movies Produced for Nintendo, originally distributed on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops 2015–2016 Yuuyake Dandan Theatrical short films Produced for 109 Cinemas movie theater chain2018 Eiga Okaa-san to Issho - Hajimete no Daibōken Live-action film Animated segments, produced by NHK Educational TV 2018–2019 Monster Strike the Animation Original net animation Episodes 25–37, 51–57, 61 2020 ARP Backstage Pass TV anime Directed by Tetsuya Endo Eiga Okaasan to Issho Surikaekamen wo Tsukamaero!! Live-action film Animated segments, produced by NHK Educational TV Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer - Zetsubō no Yoake Animated film Co-production with Anima2021 Eiga Okaasan to Issho Henteko Sekai Kara no Dasshutsu! Live-action film Animated segments, produced by NHK Educational TV
+Amusement sectionYearTitle 2020 Mega Man VR: The Virtual World is Under Attack 2021 Ace Attorney VR No. 20 Incident
+As production assistanceYearTitleClientProductionCreditAs Visual Science Laboratory, Inc. / Motion Capture Studio DYNAMO 1995 Center Ring Boxing Victor EntertainmentVideo game Opening CG Animation1996 Tōkidenshō Angel Eyes Tecmo Motion capture Reel Fishing Victor Interactive Software CG Movie Dead or Alive Team Ninja Motion capture Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS: Shin Shuyaku Sōdatsusen Angel Opening animation, character animation, motion capture 2000 Reel Fishing II Victor Interactive Software CG movie2001 Reel Fishing: Wild Westone Bit Entertainment Opening movie (visuals) Malice@Doll GAGA Communications Original video animation CG production2002 Shinobi OverworksVideo gameMotion capture Lupin the 3rd: Treasure of the Sorcerer King Banpresto2003 Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball Tecmo Movie support, technology support (motion capture) Last Exile Gonzo TV anime 3DCG production (Episode 20) Superflat Monogram Toei Animation Animated short film Production assistance Simple 2000 Ultimate Series Vol. 23: Project Minerva Professional Flat-Out, Inc.Video gameMotion capture Nightshade Sega Wow Bujingai Taito2004 Seven Samurai 20XX Dimps Shadow Hearts: Covenant Nautilus Cooperation (Motion capture) Ninja Gaiden Team Ninja Motion capture KOF: Maximum Impact Noise Factory Cinematics WWE SmackDown! vs. RawYuke'sMotion capture Rumble Roses 2004–2005 Zoids: Fuzors Tokyo Kids TV anime CGI assistanceAs Dynamo Pictures, Inc.2005 Tengai Makyō III: Namida Red EntertainmentVideo game Motion capture Killer7 Capcom 3D animation unit (Game part crew) Shadow Hearts: From the New World Nautilus Cooperator (Motion capture, CG movie) WWE Day of Reckoning 2 Yuke'sMotion capture Front Mission 5: Scars of the War Square Enix2006 Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked Grasshopper Manufacture Rumble Roses XX Yuke's Motion capture (Entrance demo) Raw Danger! Irem Motion capture Metal Slug SNK Playmore Movie & demo character WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2007 Yuke's Additional motion capture2007 Lost Odyssey FeelplusMistwalker Motion capture2008 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End CinebazarOffice Crescendo Live-action film CG production2009 Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekidō Kadokawa Shoten Video game Motion capture 20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope CinebazarOffice Crescendo Live-action filmCG production Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance Khara Animated film Boku no Natsuyasumi 4 Millennium Kitchen Video game Castle Under Fiery Skies Toei Company Live-action film Wacky World of Sports TabotVideo gameMotion capture Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Team Ninja Yona Yona Penguin MadhouseDFP Animated filmCG production2010 Metroid: Other M NintendoVideo game LovePlus+ Konami2011 Final Fantasy XIII-2 Square Enix2012 The Life of Budori Gusuko Tezuka Productions Animated film2013 Tokimeki Restaurant☆☆☆ Konami Video game Video production Harlock: Space Pirate Marza Animation PlanetAnimated film CG production2014 Giovanni's Island Production I.G. Motion capture Kano ARS Film Production Live-action film VFX M3: The Dark Metal Satelight TV anime CG production ST Aka to Shirō no Sōsa File Nippon TV Live-action series VFX Love Live! School Idol Paradise Dingo Inc. Video game Motion capture2015-2016 Garo: Crimson MoonMAPPA TV animeCG production cooperation2016 Garo: Divine Flame Animated film CG animation DAYS TV animeCG production Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Visual Works Animated filmDebusenHulu JapanNippon TVLive-action seriesCG composition Persona 5 Atlus Video game Motion capture Yuri!!! on ICE MAPPA TV anime 3DCGI (eps 1–4), CG Modeling Monster Hunter Stories CapcomMarvelous Video game Motion capture Yo-kai Watch: Soratobu Kujira to Double no Sekai no Daibōken da Nyan! OLM Animated/live-action film CG production2016-2018 Puzzle & Dragons X PierrotTV anime CG production, motion capture, ending credits Chi's Sweet Adventure Marza Animation Planet CG production2017 Onihei Hankachō Studio M2 CG Production, photography Resident Evil: Vendetta Marza Animation Planet Animated film Motion capture Monster Strike LIVE! XFLAG Live attraction Video productionTsukiPro the Animation PRA TV anime 3DCG production, opening credits 2017–2018 Monster Strike: The Fading Cosmos Yokohama Animation Laboratory Original net animation CG production2018 Alice Gear Aegis PyramidVideo gameMotion capture Monster Hunter World Capcom Shimajiro Mahō no Shima no Daibōken The Answer Studio Animated film Animation production cooperation 2018–2019 22/7 Keisanchū Tokyo MX Variety show CG production2019 The Price of Smiles Tatsunoko Production TV anime 3DCGI production Death Stranding Kojima Productions Video game Motion capture2021 Back Arrow Studio VOLNTV anime CG production IDOLY PRIDE Lerche Motion captureTropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure Toei Animation CG production cooperation WIXOSS Diva(A)Live J.C.STAFF Motion capture (ending credits, eps 7–8) NieR Replicant_ver.1.22474487139... Toy Logic Video game Facial capture, motion production TsukiPro the Animation 2 PRA TV anime 3DCG production, opening credits Earwig and the Witch Studio GhibliAnimated filmCG animation production Macross Δ the Movie: Absolute Live!!!!!! Satelight Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure the Movie: The Snow Princess and the Miraculous Ring! Toei Animation CG production cooperation 2021–2022 Monster Strike XFLAG Video game Video production2022 Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Production I.GSola Digital Arts Original net animation Layout (Season 2) Watashi Dake no Okosama LunchToei Animation Animated short filmCG production cooperation 2022–2023 Delicious Party♡Precure TV anime
As Nintendo Pictures YearTitleClientProductionCredit2023 Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure Toei Animation TV anime CG production cooperation Ensemble Stars!! Recollection Selection: Element Dandelion Animation StudioHappy Elements Cacalia Studio Original net animation Animation Cooperation (Episode 5) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo EPDVideo game Cinematic animation Pikmin 4 Nintendo EPDEighting Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo EPD Character Design, Character Action Design, Field Design, Cinematic Design, Technical Support, Project Management Super Mario RPG ArtePiazza Character Art, Animation Art, Technical Art HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 2023 VR Crypton Future Media Virtual concert Motion editing2024 Another Code: Recollection Arc System Works Video game Very Special Thanks Ganbatte Ikimasshoi Studio MoeReirs Animated film Motion capture 2024–2025 Wonderful PreCure! Toei Animation TV anime CG production assistance 2025 Death Stranding 2 Kojima Productions Video game Motion captureClose to YouNintendoShort filmLead animation Double Dragon Revive Yuke's Video game Motion capture 2025–2026 You and Idol Pretty Cure Toei Animation TV anime CG production assistance 2026 Romeo is a Dead Man Grasshopper Manufacture Video game Motion capture Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park Nintendo EPD Character Design, Character Action Design, Field Design, Cinematic Design, Technical Support, Project Management 2026–present Star Detective Precure! Toei Animation TV anime CG production assistance
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