About us


About Us

Our company focuses in producing background art for various anime project, such as movies, TV series, commercials, and other animated films, as well as CG background art for games.
In 2023, we launched our animation production business, transforming us into an animation production company with strong background art capabilities.

Three features of the Creative Freaks

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Production Achievements in Prominent Works
Famous track record

Our background art division runs production hubs across Asia, specializing in high-quality background art for theatrical animations and TV series on a large scale. Our animation department (Sakuga) works with skilled animators worldwide, including from Western countries, to deliver creative and dynamic projects. Through this global network, we actively participate in various domestic and international animation productions as a trusted studio.

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At our overseas production facilities, we have the capability to produce high-quality background art in large quantities within a short time frame.
High quality Short term Mass production

Our background art division operates production hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Hue in Vietnam, Bangkok in Thailand, and Yogyakarta in Indonesia. We excel in the large-scale production of high-quality background art for theatrical animations and TV series, which is our greatest strength. Additionally, in the animation production (Sakuga) sector, we collaborate with animators from all over the world, including Europe and the United States, to develop animation projects. Through this global network, we actively participate in a wide range of domestic and international projects as a trusted animation production studio.

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Requests can also be made in English or Chinese
General transactions are possible

Generally, when outsourcing to overseas production companies, local Japanese-speaking staff or interpreters mediate communication, which can lead to misunderstandings due to differences in business customs or communication styles. In our case, we have experienced directors who directly interact with local directors without intermediaries. This minimizes communication gaps. Additionally, in our animation business (Sakuga), we have established mechanisms to overcome cultural and linguistic barriers, ensuring smooth communication with foreign animators. We are continuously improving our processes to enable more efficient production workflows.

Studio

As of January 2025, we have established a total of five studios in Kyoto, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Bangkok (Thailand), Hue City (Vietnam) and Yogyakarta (Indonesia).

Kyoto

Our headquarters is located in Kyoto, where we handle management, sales, and the progress of various projects.

Tokyo

In Tokyo, alongside the production and planning of background art, there is a Sakuga Department (formerly Tonari Animation). We strive daily to discover, invite, and nurture talented creators from around the world to contribute to the global anime industry. Our workplace boasts a diverse and international atmosphere, and English is the official language used.

Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City

This is our first overseas studio. It has around 30 dedicated staff members and specializes in the mass production of background art for TV series.

Thailand

This is our studio located in Bangkok, Thailand, with around 10 artists on our team. Our primary focus is on creating background art for theatrical anime works where high quality is paramount.

Vietnam Hue

In Hue, a historical city in Vietnam, we are probably the only studio specialized in background art. With a team that includes very experienced directors and young staff, we are involved in a variety of projects.

Indonesia Yogyakarta

This is Indonesia's first studio specializing in background art for Japanese anime. Additionally, on the Sakuga (Anime Production) side, we aim to discover and nurture local talent in animation, aspiring to establish a comprehensive anime production hub.

Staff

Mineaki Sugata
Kyoto Headquarters - President and Founder
Hiroshi Takiguchi
Tokyo Studio - BG Art Director
Usami Reonald Ken
Tokyo Studio - BG Art Director
Keishi Ueda
Tokyo Studio - BG Art Director
Yuichi Sakai
Tokyo Studio - Producer
Momo Itou
Tokyo Studio - Producer
Tram Anh Nguyen
Saigon Studio - BG Art Director
Vn Nguyen
Saigon Studio - Director
Attachai Boonsmai
Bangkok Studio - BG Art Director
Hoang Nguyen
Hue Studio - BG Art Director
Thanh Nguyen
Hue Studio - BG Art Director
Eko Arma
Yogyakarta Studio - BG Art Director
Jarrett Martin
Tokyo Studio - Creative Director

Company Profile

Company name
Creative Freaks Co., Ltd
Location
34-20 Fukakusa Sekihojiyamacho, Kyoto Shi Fushimi Ku
Establishment
16th July 2014
Capital
5.5 million JPY
Business content
1. Animation background art production
2. Animation production
3. CG illustration production for games, including smartphone app games
4. Contract development of home video game software and more
Affiliated Companies
Creative Freaks Zero Co., Ltd
Creative Freaks Pictures Co., Ltd
Creative Freaks SAIGON Co., Ltd
Creative Freaks BANGKOK Co., Ltd
Creative Freaks HUE JOINT STOCK COMPANY
PT. Creative Freaks Indonesia
contact address
email：reception@creativefreaks.net


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