Tokyo College of Anime: Anime/Event/Illustration

Tokyo College of Anime: Anime/Event/Illustration

Tokyo

About

Tokyo College of Anime is a leading vocational school in Japan for Animation, E-Sports, and Anime Voice Acting. It offers hands-on training with top instructors in modern facilities, focusing on practical, industry-relevant skills. The courses are designed to align with current trends and meet industry demands. The school also provides job counselling and career support.

Note that this school’s courses are all offered in Japanese only.

Department Introduction

The Anime/Event/Illustration Department offers five programs, including two four-year courses:

Voice Actor Management & Event Management Major (4 years)
Digital Animation Production & Technology Major (4 years)
Anime Producer Major (3 years)
Anime Acoustic/Sound Engineer Major (3 years)
Illustration & Character Design Major (3 years)

Each program equips students with the skills needed for success in their fields, from voice acting and event management to animation production, audio engineering, and character design for media

The College of Anime other departments

Technology
Voice Actor
E-Sport

Main Features

Students have frequent opportunities to audition, with production companies visiting the school weekly for individual auditions and special lectures while supported by industry professionals.
Personalized career advice and resume support, leveraging industry connections to help students achieve their goals.
Leads in industry-government-university collaborations, offering students hands-on professional experience.
Students gain global perspectives through short-term courses abroad to enhance their creative expression.
Students can explore various interests by taking courses outside their major, allowing them to customize their learning experience.
The school offers face-to-face and online courses, with online lessons archived for unlimited review

Tokyo College of Anime: Anime/Event/Illustration Available Courses

Voice Actor Management & Event Management

Description

The Voice Actor Management & Event Management Major is a 4-year program that trains students to become skilled voice actor managers and event planners. It covers the voice acting industry, including roles in anime and game production, and emphasizes event planning and management.

Students engage in hands-on training, workshops, and real-world events to develop skills in managing and promoting voice actors and organizing events. Graduates are prepared for careers as voice actor managers, event planners, or related professions.

Enrollment Periods & Duration

Intake	Duration
April	4 years

Course Features & Electives

- Voice Actor Management
  - You will learn the skills necessary for managing voice actors, such as sales, scheduling, and human resource development.
- Event Management
  - You will plan and manage fan club events and live performances within a fixed budget, learning how to attract customers and manage budgets.
- Presentation
  - You will develop the ability to sell the voice actor in charge and propose your own ideas to clients.
- Marketing Strategy Theory
  - You will learn the basics of marketing and acquire comprehensive management skills, such as discovering new talent in the entertainment industry, management, and self-producing.
- Basic Industry Knowledge
  - Acquire the basic knowledge necessary not only for the voice acting industry but also for the entertainment industry.
- SNS Marketing
  - Make full use of various SNS such as YouTube to think about the branding of the artist in charge and new business opportunities.
- Web Production
  - Learn how to use “Illustrator” and “Photoshop” necessary for HP and site management.
- Proposal Writing/Planning
  - Learn the basics of planning and creating proposals necessary for event production.
- Global Communication
  - Level-specific English conversation classes are held four times a week, with the aim of becoming human resources who can play an active role globally.
- Improve Communication Skills
  - You will acquire self-expression and talk skills, and develop your presentation and communication skills
- Career Program
  - Develop the basic skills of a working adult to be active in the industry, and learn preparations for job hunting.

Tuition fees
1 year	¥600,000

Other fees
Textbooks, equipment fee	¥~95,000
Admission fee	¥100,000
Facility fee	¥220,000
General Practice fee	¥520,000
Career Education Fee	¥160,800
Insurance fee	22,000/year

Digital Animation Production & Technology

Description

The Digital Animation Production & Technology Major emphasizes creating digital animations, covering concept design through to final production. Students acquire technical skills in 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, and sound design, while also gaining experience in project management, teamwork, and communication.

Enrollment Periods & Duration

Intake	Duration
April	4 years

Course Features & Electives

- Character Design
  - Learn the basics of character drawing using paint tools and practice making characters in 3D.
- 3DCG Production
  - Learn 3DCG modeling and motion techniques, and how to produce 3DCG images for design visualization and CG perspective.
- Video Production
  - Learn video production know-how required for digital animation, including the use of After Effects, and acquire animation production skills based on digital technology.
- Digital Background Drawing
  - Learn background creation skills using digital software such as Photoshop.
- Animation Production
  - Consolidate techniques learned in each class to create an original animation
- CG Modeling
  - Use software such as Maya to acquire CG modeling skills for anime characters.
- Digital Character Creation
  - Acquire digital character creation skills using software such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Progress Management
  - Learn animation production progress management technology.
- Global Communication
  - Attend level-specific English conversation classes four times a week to become a global human resource.
- Communication Skills Improvement
  - Acquire self-expression and talk skills, and develop presentation and communication skills.
- Career Program
  - Develop the basic skills of a working adult to be active in the industry, and learn preparations for job hunting.

Tuition fees
1 year	¥600,000

Other fees
Textbooks, equipment fee	¥~95,000
Admission fee	¥100,000
Facility fee	¥220,000
General Practice fee	¥520,000
Career Education Fee	¥160,800
Insurance fee	22,000/year

Anime Producer

Description

The Anime Producer Major trains students in anime production and management, covering planning, scripting, storyboarding, and editing. Students also gain experience in project management, marketing, and distribution.

Enrollment Periods & Duration

Intake	Duration
April	3 years

Course Features & Electives

Production progress basics and applications
- Understand the entire process of animation production and learn schedule management and smooth production management.
Anime produce
- As the person in charge of the entire animation production, you will learn the knowledge and skills required in the animation industry, such as planning, the direction of the work, and budget management.
Anime business
- Learn the history of animation and industry knowledge, and develop industry professionals who can grasp the needs of the times.
Proposal production
- Acquire the ability to create project proposals and make proposals to companies and sponsors.
Animation basics
- Learn the basics of animation creation, such as handwriting techniques and how to use digital software, and increase your sensitivity to quality.
SNS marketing
- Use various SNS such as YouTube to think about branding for the anime you are in charge and new business opportunities.
Business skills
- Acquire the basic knowledge necessary not only for the animation industry but also for members of society.
Portfolio production
- Summarize your achievements and works for job hunting.
Presentation
- Learn sponsor sales and internal presentation skills.
Communication Skills Improvement
- Acquire self-expression and talk skills, and develop your presentation and communication skills.
Career Program
- Develop the basic skills of a working adult to be active in the industry, and learn preparations for job hunting.

Tuition fees
1 year	¥600,000

Other fees
Textbooks, equipment fee	¥~95,000
Admission fee	¥100,000
Facility fee	¥220,000
General Practice fee	¥520,000
Career Education Fee	¥160,800
Insurance fee	22,000/year

Anime Producer

Description

The Anime Acoustic/Sound Engineer Major specializes in sound creation and design for anime and media. Students will learn technical skills for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering high-quality sound, while also gaining experience in project management, teamwork, and communication.

Enrollment Periods & Duration

Intake	Duration
April	3 years

Course Features & Electives

- Basic skills in sound editing
  - You will learn the basics of sound editing using editing software like Pro Tools to combine and edit various sound sources and images.
- Dubbing sound practice
  - You will learn about communication and precautions to take during dubbing sessions with voice acting majors.
- Studio practice
  - Practical dubbing, narration, and recording of radio programs will be done in professional studios.
- Video editing
  - You will learn to use software like After Effects and Premiere Pro to acquire the necessary skills as a sound engineer.
- Soundtrack production
  - You will learn about DJ culture and how to use software such as Ableton Live to create soundtracks.
- Design basics
  - You will learn how to use software to create event flyers, concept cafe posters, etc.
- Animation script production
  - You will understand the composition of animation scenarios and master the basic techniques of the entire animation script.
- Recording basics
  - You will learn how to use the recording equipment necessary for recording.
- Global Communication
  - Level-specific English conversation classes will be held four times a week, with the aim of becoming human resources who can play an active role globally.
- Communication Skills Improvement
  - Acquire self-expression and talk skills, and develop your presentation and communication skills.
- Career Program
  - Develop the basic skills of a working adult to be active in the industry, and learn preparations for job hunting.

Tuition fees
1 year	¥600,000

Other fees
Textbooks, equipment fee	¥~95,000
Admission fee	¥100,000
Facility fee	¥220,000
General Practice fee	¥520,000
Career Education Fee	¥160,800
Insurance fee	22,000/year

Illustration & Character Design

Description

The Illustration & Character Design Major focuses on training students in illustration and character design. Students will develop technical skills in drawing, painting, 3D, and digital art, while also gaining experience in character design, storytelling, and animation.

Enrollment Periods & Duration

Intake	Duration
April	3 years

Course Features & Electives

- Character Design
  - Learn the basics of drawing attractive characters that match the world view of the work. Practice over and over again to develop your creativity.
- Sketch
  - With the aim of improving basic drawing skills, students will learn techniques for clearly capturing the shapes of objects and the human body, such as lines and brightness.
- Portfolio creation
  - We will create a portfolio (collection of works), which is an essential tool for job hunting, and create works that meet the needs of companies.
- Video production
  - You will learn the know-how of video production and the effects of “After Effects”, and acquire animation production techniques based on digital technology.
- Basic handwriting
  - You will learn the basic techniques of illustration through handwriting production.
- Self-produce
  - Learn techniques to sell yourself by making full use of various SNS such as YouTube.
- Web production
  - You will learn how to use “Illustrator” and “Photoshop” necessary for HP, goods, poster production, etc.
- Anime business
- Acquire the knowledge necessary for the anime industry and learn how to create works that meet the needs of customers, the industry, and the times.
- Digital character creation
  - Using software such as “Illustrator” and “Photoshop”, you will acquire digital character creation skills.
- Global Communication
  - Level-specific English conversation classes will be held four times a week, with the aim of becoming human resources who can play an active role globally.
- Communication Skills Improvement
  - Acquire self-expression and talk skills, and develop your presentation and communication skills.
- Career Program
  - Develop the basic skills of a working adult to be active in the industry, and learn preparations for job hunting.

Tuition fees
1 year	¥600,000

Other fees
Textbooks, equipment fee	¥~95,000
Admission fee	¥100,000
Facility fee	¥220,000
General Practice fee	¥520,000
Career Education Fee	¥160,800
Insurance fee	22,000/year