History Creator / StudioTrigger

Other major works from Studio TRIGGER include the satirical crime webtoon ''WebAnimation/InfernoCop'', the WizardingSchool comedy ''Anime/LittleWitchAcademia'', and a {{toku}} [[ContinuityReboot re-imagining]] in ''Anime/SSSSGridman''. In July 2018, TRIGGER launched their own [[https://www.patreon.com/studioTRIGGER Patreon]], with the money serving as additional funding for their various animation projects and production of merchandise.

* TheCameo: Elements from one of the company's various properties will often appear in the background of another of its works. For example, [[Anime/LittleWitchAcademia Akko]] appears as a background student in ''Anime/SSSSGridman'', while a jumbotron in the first episode of ''Anime/BNABrandNewAnimal'' plays an episode of ''WebAnimation/InfernoCop''.

* CreatorThumbprint: Their works prominently feature four-pointed stars: the stars on Goku Uniforms in ''Anime/KillLaKill'', the seven stars of the Shiny Rod in ''Anime/LittleWitchAcademia'', the scars in ''Anime/{{Kiznaiver}}'', and much, much more.

* LighterAndSofter: Any series helmed by Yoh Yoshinari, such as ''Anime/LittleWitchAcademia'' and ''Anime/BNABrandNewAnimal'', compared to the works of the studio's other directors. His shows showcase no gore or fanservice, and while they do have their darker moments, there's nothing would be out of place in any given animated series aimed at children or families.

* {{Motif}}: a large, 4-pointed star is seen regularly in Trigger animations. Most prominently in ''Anime/KillLaKill'', ''Anime/LittleWitchAcademia'', and ''Anime/SpacePatrolLuluco''.

->Our motto is to create animation that is both enjoyable for our viewers and creators.
-->TRIGGER's Motto on their [[https://www.patreon.com/TRIGGER Patreon]].

* ''Anime/LittleWitchAcademia2017''

* ''Anime/LittleWitchAcademia2013''
* ''Anime/LittleWitchAcademiaTheEnchantedParade'' (2015)

The studio's first major production was 2013's ''Anime/KillLaKill'', a MagicalGirl series that made their creative mission statement more than clear: all the [[SurrealHumor over-the-top comedy]], kinetic and stylish use of LimitedAnimation, and fun and captivating stories that can border on MindScrew that these creatives brought to you while working at other studios? Prepare to have that turned UpToEleven.

* ''Manga/MobPsycho100'': In-Between Animation

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[[caption-width-right:300: Bang-bang!]]

88 ''Cassette Girl''

* ''Turning Girls'' (2013) a set of 7 5-minute shorts made entirely by the non-production staff (secretaries, accountants, even the Janitor)

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivJZljEostE Music Video]] of Music/KISS vs Music/MomoiroCloverZ.

** Fittingly, given their roots are in shows such as ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'' and ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'', TRIGGER are also big fans of mecha anime, with many of their works featuring numerous throwbacks to mecha anime if they aren't mecha anime themselves. Even ''Anime/LittleWitchAcademia2017'', a fantasy high school series that you think wouldn't have a mecha in it, features one anyway in one of its episodes.

[[http://www.st-trigger.co.jp/ Studio Trigger]] (officially "Trigger Inc.") is a Japanese {{anime}} studio founded in 2011 by Creator/HiroyukiImaishi and Masahiko Ōtsuka. Prior to this, the duo had spent the previous fifteen years as animators and directors on various Creator/StudioGainax productions; most notably ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'' and ''Anime/PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt''. In addition, much of the company's founding staff are also former Gainax employees who had worked on these projects, as well as a fair number of ex-Creator/Studio4C staff members who were stationed between [[Creator/TMSEntertainment Telecom]], Gainax, and Creator/KyotoAnimation at the time of its founding.

Other major works from Studio Trigger include the satirical crime webtoon ''WebAnimation/InfernoCop'', the WizardingSchool comedy ''Anime/LittleWitchAcademia'', and a {{toku}} [[ContinuityReboot re-imagining]] in ''Anime/SSSSGridman''. In July 2018, Trigger launched their own [[https://www.patreon.com/studioTRIGGER Patreon]], with the money serving as additional funding for their various animation projects and production of merchandise.

!!Works produced by Trigger:

!!Tropes associated with Studio Trigger:

** Fittingly, given their roots are in shows such as ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'' and ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'', Trigger are also big fans of mecha anime, with many of their works featuring numerous throwbacks to mecha anime if they aren't mecha anime themselves. Even ''Anime/LittleWitchAcademia2017'', a fantasy high school series that you think wouldn't have a mecha in it, outright featured one anyway in one of its episodes.

* GodDoesNotOwnThisWorld: According to Tattun, Outside of ''WebAnimation/InfernoCop'', [[{{Mascot}} the Trigger Girls]] and ''Anime/SpacePatrolLuluco'', Trigger does not solely own the majority of their properties, despite creating them, with the majority of their productions being co-owned by other companies or owned under production committees. While Trigger does still play a key role in their production, it's apparent that there are limits restricting their usage. One such case being their emotes on their Twitch channel, which are currently limited to the aforementioned franchises for legal reasons.

* ShoutOut: Trigger loves to put nods, homages, and shoutouts to older Anime, Western cartoons, and Live Action TV shows and movies. Any Trigger show with its own page, usually has a full page of Shout Outs.
* TheVerse: [[spoiler:''Anime/SpacePatrolLuluco'' ends up sharing one with at least four other Trigger works and is the origin story of the studio's mascot]]. [[spoiler:''Anime/PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt'', despite not being a Trigger property, [[http://imgur.com/a/rFpaa is also part of this universe]].]]

* ''Anime/RinneNoLagrange: Kamogawa Days'': Key Animation

* AuthorAppeal: LimitedAnimation and OffModel are always featured in their series, as well as shout-outs to their favorite Western properties.

* GodDoesNotOwnThisWorld: According to Tattun, Outside of ''WebAnimation/InfernoCop'', [[{{Mascot}} the Trigger Girls]] and ''Anime/SpacePatrolLuluco'', Trigger does not solely own the majority of their properties, despite creating them, with the majority of their productions being co-owned by other companies or owned under production committees. While Trigger does still play a key role in their production, it's apparent that there are limits restricting their usage. One such case being their emotes on their Twitch and Discord channels, which are currently limited to the aforementioned franchises for legal reasons.

* GodDoesNotOwnThisWorld: According to Tattun, Outside of ''WebAnimation/InfernoCop'', the Trigger girls ''Anime/SpacePatrolLuluco'', Trigger does not solely own the majority of their properties, despite creating them, with the majority of their productions being co-owned by other companies or owned under production committees. While Trigger does still play a key role in their production, it's apparent that there are limits restricting their usage. One such case being their emotes on their Twitch and Discord channels, which are often limited to the aforementioned franchises for legal reasons.

* GodDoesNotOwnThisWorld: According to Tattun, Outside of ''WebAnimation/InfernoCop'', the Trigger girls ''Animation/SpacePatrolLuluco'', Trigger does not solely own the majority of their properties, despite creating them, with the majority of their productions being co-owned by other companies or owned under production committees. While Trigger does still play a key role in their production, it's apparent that there are limits restricting their usage. One such case being their emotes on their Twitch and Discord channels, which are often limited to the aforementioned franchises for legal reasons.

* ''VideoGame/{{Shantae}} and the Seven Sirens'': Opening Animation

* ''GRIDMAN×DYNAZENON'' (TBA)[[note]]Co-production with Creator/TsuburayaProductions.[[/note]]

* GRIDMAN×DYNAZENON (TBA)[[note]]Co-production with Creator/TsuburayaProductions.[[/note]]

* ''Film/{{Mutafukaz}}'': In-Between Animation

* ''Anime/StarWarsVisions'': ''The Twins'' and ''The Elder'' shorts