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[[Bee Train]] is a [[Anime|Japanese animation]] studio founded by ex-[[Tatsunoko Production]] employee [[Koichi Mashimo]] in 1997. The studio is probably best known for producing ''[[Noir (Animeanime)|Noir]]'' and their subsequent contributions to the [[Girls Withwith Guns]] genre, as well as the [[.hack]] anime adaptaions, especially ''.hack//SIGN''. On the other hand, [[Bee Train]] is also infamous for taking a... creative approach to adapting manga titles (read: ''[[Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle]]''), causing much discontent among the original fandom.
 
Then, you can also mention that for at least [[Madlax|one]] of their anime the director decided to get drunk to figure out how the plot would work in the end. It worked.
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== Filmography ==
* '' [[Xenogears (Video Game)|Xenogears]]'' (1998). Animation cut scenes were provided by the studio and directed, storyboarded and produced by founder Mashimo.
* ''[[Po Po Lo Crois Monogatari]]'' (1999). Adaptation of a popular PS1 video game ''[[Po Po Lo CroisPoPoLoCrois]]'', only remembered by hardcore Bee Train and ''PoPoLoCrois'' fans today.
* ''[[Arc the Lad (Video Game)|Arc the Lad]]'' (1999), ditto.
* ''[[Wild ArmsARMs]]: Twilight Venom'' (1999), ditto.
* ''[[Medabots]]'' (1999), ditto. Replaced in the third season by the [[Production IGI.G]]/[[Trans Arts]] duo of ''[[The Prince of Tennis]]''
* ''[[Noir (Animeanime)|Noir]]'' (2001). The first original series and the big breakthrough for the studio, lifting it to international fame effectively overnight. Licenced and aired in many countries outside Japan (including prime-time airing on French and Austrian network television, whereas TV Tokyo originally aired it at [[Otaku O'Clock]]) and spawning the studio's [[Girls Withwith Guns]] trilogy. Your best chances to be introduced to Bee Train are through ''Noir''.
* ''[[Captain Kuppa Desert Pirate]]'' (2001-2002). Like the studio's productions of the 90s this series is also long forgotten.
* ''[[.hack|.hack//Liminality]]'' (2002). The very first [[.hack]] adaptation, a four-episode OVA that came with the original game tetralogy. Mostly forgotten nowadays, solidified an alliance between Bandai and Bee Train that lasted until 2008.
* ''[[.hack //Sign]]'' (2002). The prequel to the original game tetralogy and the ''other'' most probable introduction to Bee Train you are likely to receive. The second and likely most famous [[.hack]] anime adaptation to date, ''SIGN'' is revered by many a fan.
** ''.hack//Intermezzo'' (2002). A midquel of ''SIGN'', not relevant to the main plot.
** ''.hack//Unison'' (2002). A [[Distant Finale]] to both ''SIGN'' and the original games.
** ''.hack//GIFT'' (2002). A [[Stylistic Self Parody]] of the entire franchise, decisively [[Canon Dis ContinuityDiscontinuity|non-canon]].
* ''[[Avenger]]'' (2003). The second original series, which failed to reach any considerable fame and is only remembered by die-hard fans today.
* ''[[.hack|.hack//Legend of the Twilight]]'' (2003). A "creative" adaptation of the eponymous manga sequel to the original [[.hack]] games, which considerably altered the original ending. Different continuity.
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* ''[[Meine Liebe]]'' (2004) and ''[[Meine Liebe]] wieder'' (2006). Adaptation of a [[Dating Sim]], mostly forgotten nowadays.
* ''[[Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle]]'' (two seasons, 2005-2006). Likely the most controversial of Bee Train adaptations. The adaptation rights have since been transferred to Production I.G who produced ''Tsubasa Tokyo Revelations''.
* ''[[.hack|.hack//Roots]]'' (2006). A [[Spiritual Successor]] to ''SIGN'' and a prequel to ''.hack//G.U.'' trilogy. Failed to meet expectations and may well be the last [[.hack]] adaptation by Bee Train: ''.hack//G.U. Trilogy'' movie has since been produced by Bandai [[Visual/Cyber Connect 2|Cyber Connect 2]].
** ''.hack//G.U. Returner'': An OVA follow up to the G.U. Games, similar to ''Unison''.
* ''[[Spider Riders]]'' (2006). An adaptation of children novels, went largely unnoticed by the fandom despite being one of the few Bee Train long-runners.
* ''[[Murder Princess]]'' (2007). A minor manga adaptation. Probably intended as an effort to improve Bee Train's reputation in this field, the OVA remained thoroughly faithful to the original. Going mostly unnoticed, it's still remembered by some fans.
* ''[[El Cazador Dede Lala Bruja]]'' (2007). The final installment of the girls-with-guns trilogy, suffering from the same lack of attention as ''Madlax'', despite being even closer to ''Noir'' thematically. Met with mixed reactions because of its cheesy tone in contrast to its dark, moody predecessors, the fandom since learned to accept "Cazzy" for what it is.
* ''[[Spider Riders]]: Yomigaeru Taiyou'' (2007). A sequel to ''Spider Riders'', attracted even less attention.
* ''[[Blade of the Immortal]]'' (2008). The first major manga adaptation since ''Tsubasa''.
* ''[[Batman Gotham Knight (Animation)|Batman: Gotham Knight]]: Field Test'' (2008). Bee Train animated one of the short segments in the compilation.
* ''[[Phantom of Inferno|Phantom ~ Requiem of the Phantom]]'' (2009). A [[Visual Novel]] adaptation.
* ''[[Halo Legends]]: Homecoming'' (2010). A short OVA that focuses on the tragedies involving the SPARTAN-II recruitment in the year 2517, and a particular Spartan, Daisy-023, coming to terms with her origins as she tries to lead a small squad of soldiers to safety. One of the more tragic, emotional stories in the [[Halo Legends]] package, fitting with Bee Train's approach to storytelling.
* ''[[Psychic Detective Yakumo]]'' (2010). A [[Light Novel]] adaptation directed by the director of ''[[Murder Princess]]''.
* ''[[Hyouge Mono]]'' (2011) A manga adaptation.
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=== Additional Sub-Contracted work: ===
* ''[[Angelic Layer]]'' (In-Between Animation)
* ''[[Baccano (Light Novel)|Baccano!]]'' (2nd Key Animation)
* ''[[Bakugan]]'' (2nd Key Animation - ''New Vestroia'' season)
* ''[[Basquash]]'' (2nd Key Animation)
* ''[[Code Geass (Anime)|Code Geass]]'' (Finish & In-Between Animation, Production Assistance)
* ''[[FLCL]]'' (In-Between Animation)
* ''[[Canaan]]'' (In-Between Animation)
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* ''[[The Case Files of Yakushiji Ryoko]]'' (2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation for episode 5)
* ''[[Slayers]]'' (2nd Key Animation - ''Revolution'' season)
* ''[[Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (Anime)|Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann]]'' (2nd Key & In-Between Animation)
* ''[[To Love LOVE-Ru]]'' (Key Animation)
* ''[[Toradora (Light Novel)|Toradora!]]'' (2nd Key Animation)
 
In early 2008 (before the announcement of ''BotI''), word of mouth was that [[Bee Train]] was to animate ''[[Mirai Nikki]]'' manga, yet this rumor has since been debunked (instead, asread is doing an OVA).
 
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