Stu Co., Ltd. Announces Company Name Change to ANDENT Co., Ltd.
Stu Co., Ltd. has changed its name to "ANDENT Co., Ltd." and is strengthening its entertainment business. It has established the "OVAL GEAR animation studio" with manga artist and film director Katsuhiro Otomo to accelerate global expansion.
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We are pleased to announce that stu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, hereinafter "stu") has changed its company name to "ANDENT Co., Ltd." (Read: ANDENT, hereinafter "ANDENT") and has established OVAL GEAR Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary.
Under the new company name, we will move forward into a new phase centered on creating entertainment content that transcends diverse fields and looks towards global expansion, more than ever before.
■ Multiple Original Titles Scheduled for Release
Starting in 2026, ANDENT plans to release multiple original titles, brands, and experiences in areas such as video, apparel, and LBE (Location-Based Entertainment). By combining ANDENT's broad expertise, we will challenge ourselves to create new value, unconstrained by genre or expressive methods.
■ Establishment of Animation Studio "OVAL GEAR animation studio" with Director Katsuhiro Otomo
As a new initiative in the video field, we have established the animation studio "OVAL GEAR animation studio" with manga artist and film director Katsuhiro Otomo, known for works such as 'AKIRA' and 'Domu'.
Under the direction of Director Katsuhiro Otomo, the studio is currently producing new animation works for a global audience. Further updates regarding future releases and the studio will be announced sequentially on our official website and official X (formerly Twitter) account.
■ Future Outlook
ANDENT aims to become a global entertainment brand, delivering unprecedented content to the world while crossing various domains. Please look forward to our future developments.
■ About ANDENT Co., Ltd.
Company Name: ANDENT Co., Ltd. (formerly: stu Co., Ltd.)
Established: 2017
Business Domains: Tech, Space Design, Video Production, Marketing, etc.
Inquiries: contact@andent.jp (ANDENT Co., Ltd. Public Relations)
Official WEB: https://andent.jp/
Official X (formerly: Twitter): https://x.com/andent_jp
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andent_jp/
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andent.jp
Official LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/andent-jp
■ About OVAL GEAR Co., Ltd.
Company Name: OVAL GEAR Co., Ltd.
Studio Name: OVAL GEAR animation studio
Established: 2026
Business Domain: Animation
Inquiries: contact@oval-gear.com (OVAL GEAR animation studio Public Relations)
Official WEB: http://oval-gear.com/
Official X (formerly: Twitter): https://x.com/oval_gear
Under the new company name, we will move forward into a new phase centered on creating entertainment content that transcends diverse fields and looks towards global expansion, more than ever before.
■ Multiple Original Titles Scheduled for Release
Starting in 2026, ANDENT plans to release multiple original titles, brands, and experiences in areas such as video, apparel, and LBE (Location-Based Entertainment). By combining ANDENT's broad expertise, we will challenge ourselves to create new value, unconstrained by genre or expressive methods.
■ Establishment of Animation Studio "OVAL GEAR animation studio" with Director Katsuhiro Otomo
As a new initiative in the video field, we have established the animation studio "OVAL GEAR animation studio" with manga artist and film director Katsuhiro Otomo, known for works such as 'AKIRA' and 'Domu'.
Under the direction of Director Katsuhiro Otomo, the studio is currently producing new animation works for a global audience. Further updates regarding future releases and the studio will be announced sequentially on our official website and official X (formerly Twitter) account.
■ Future Outlook
ANDENT aims to become a global entertainment brand, delivering unprecedented content to the world while crossing various domains. Please look forward to our future developments.
■ About ANDENT Co., Ltd.
Company Name: ANDENT Co., Ltd. (formerly: stu Co., Ltd.)
Established: 2017
Business Domains: Tech, Space Design, Video Production, Marketing, etc.
Inquiries: contact@andent.jp (ANDENT Co., Ltd. Public Relations)
Official WEB: https://andent.jp/
Official X (formerly: Twitter): https://x.com/andent_jp
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andent_jp/
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andent.jp
Official LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/andent-jp
■ About OVAL GEAR Co., Ltd.
Company Name: OVAL GEAR Co., Ltd.
Studio Name: OVAL GEAR animation studio
Established: 2026
Business Domain: Animation
Inquiries: contact@oval-gear.com (OVAL GEAR animation studio Public Relations)
Official WEB: http://oval-gear.com/
Official X (formerly: Twitter): https://x.com/oval_gear