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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 (Anime)|Noir]]'' and their subsequent contributions to the [[Girls With 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.
[[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 (anime)|Noir]]'' and their subsequent contributions to the [[Girls with 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.
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 ==
== Filmography ==
* '' [[Xenogears (Video Game)|Xenogears]]'' (1998). Animation cut scenes were provided by the studio and directed, storyboarded and produced by founder Mashimo.
* '' [[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 Crois]]'', only remembered by hardcore Bee Train and ''PoPoLoCrois'' fans today.
* ''[[Po Po Lo Crois Monogatari]]'' (1999). Adaptation of a popular PS1 video game ''[[Po Po Lo Crois]]'', only remembered by hardcore Bee Train and ''PoPoLoCrois'' fans today.
* ''[[Arc the Lad (Video Game)|Arc the Lad]]'' (1999), ditto.
* ''[[Arc the Lad]]'' (1999), ditto.
* ''[[Wild Arms]]: Twilight Venom'' (1999), ditto.
* ''[[Wild Arms]]: Twilight Venom'' (1999), ditto.
* ''[[Medabots]]'' (1999), ditto. Replaced in the third season by the [[Production IG]]/[[Trans Arts]] duo of ''[[The Prince of Tennis]]''
* ''[[Medabots]]'' (1999), ditto. Replaced in the third season by the [[Production I.G]]/[[Trans Arts]] duo of ''[[The Prince of Tennis]]''
* ''[[Noir (Anime)|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 With Guns]] trilogy. Your best chances to be introduced to Bee Train are through ''Noir''.
* ''[[Noir (anime)|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 with 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.
* ''[[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|.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//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//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//Unison'' (2002). A [[Distant Finale]] to both ''SIGN'' and the original games.
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* ''[[Spider Riders]]'' (2006). An adaptation of children novels, went largely unnoticed by the fandom despite being one of the few Bee Train long-runners.
* ''[[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.
* ''[[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 De La 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.
* ''[[El Cazador de la 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.
* ''[[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''.
* ''[[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.
* ''[[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.
* ''[[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.
* ''[[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.
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=== Additional Sub-Contracted work: ===
=== Additional Sub-Contracted work: ===
* ''[[Angelic Layer]]'' (In-Between Animation)
* ''[[Angelic Layer]]'' (In-Between Animation)
* ''[[Baccano (Light Novel)|Baccano]]'' (2nd Key Animation)
* ''[[Baccano]]'' (2nd Key Animation)
* ''[[Bakugan]]'' (2nd Key Animation - ''New Vestroia'' season)
* ''[[Bakugan]]'' (2nd Key Animation - ''New Vestroia'' season)
* ''[[Basquash]]'' (2nd Key Animation)
* ''[[Basquash]]'' (2nd Key Animation)
* ''[[Code Geass (Anime)|Code Geass]]'' (Finish & In-Between Animation, Production Assistance)
* ''[[Code Geass]]'' (Finish & In-Between Animation, Production Assistance)
* ''[[FLCL]]'' (In-Between Animation)
* ''[[FLCL]]'' (In-Between Animation)
* ''[[Canaan]]'' (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)
* ''[[The Case Files of Yakushiji Ryoko]]'' (2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation for episode 5)
* ''[[Slayers]]'' (2nd Key Animation - ''Revolution'' season)
* ''[[Slayers]]'' (2nd Key Animation - ''Revolution'' season)
* ''[[Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (Anime)|Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann]]'' (2nd Key & In-Between Animation)
* ''[[Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann]]'' (2nd Key & In-Between Animation)
* ''[[To Love Ru]]'' (Key Animation)
* ''[[To Love Ru]]'' (Key Animation)
* ''[[Toradora (Light Novel)|Toradora]]'' (2nd Key Animation)
* ''[[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).
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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