# Anime Studio Story

> Anime creation and studio management simulation game. (iPhone/iPad app by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anime-studio-story/id1077611503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, Thai, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), Japanese
- Released: 2016-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anime-studio-story/id1077611503/reviews.md

## What is Anime Studio Story?

Produce your own hit anime starring a character of your making!

Select a face, body, and presto! Your completed hero can then explode onto the scene of your show, wowing watchers to rule the rankings! Categories include "Dateability," "Popular with Kids," and more! As the animaestro, only you can bring status to your studio!

Speaking of your studio, equip it with a library, motion capture room, and even a theater! Educate your staff in the anime way to craft a classic that will echo through the generations!

Ready to hit the drawing board?

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## Key features

- Custom character creation
- Anime production simulation
- Studio facility management
- Staff training and education
- Show category selection
- Ranking system

## What do users think of Anime Studio Story?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Good replay value
- 👍 Creative freedom
- 👍 Reminds of Game Dev Story
- 👍 Upgraded animations and visuals
- 👍 Worth the price
- 👍 Great for Kairosoft fans

**Cons**

- 👎 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 👎 Too similar to Game Dev Story
- 👎 Limited features
- 👎 Tedious discovery of new designs
- 👎 Annoying background music
- 👎 Game is too slow
- 👎 Expensive
- 👎 Can be confusing
- 👎 Lacks depth
- 👎 Unrealistic elements

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Translation not complete
- Too large on screen, buttons inaccessible
- Cannot rotate screen
- Download issues
- App crashes
- Cannot load game
- Sound not working
- Game not installing
- Crashes after a couple of seconds when reopening

**Most requested features**

- Sequel to be free titled “Anime Story Studio”
- Make animations of people watching shows
- Watch shows in 30-second shorts
- Make own short and post it
- Add more themes
- More interactive gameplay
- More broad themes and settings
- More involvement in anime story
- Mini features
- Suggest game ideas page
- Option to watch your show
- Make animations of the people watching your show
- Ability to restart game with carried over items
- More depth to making an anime character
- Make sequels to products
- Add more scenes
- Add a twist to gameplay

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anime-studio-story/id1077611503/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 번역이 덜 됐어요

*2023-12-23*

번역이 덜 됐어요

### 2/5 — Not the greatest kairosoft entry…

*2023-08-10*

After trying to get into this game with 3 full playthroughs, unfortunately this game doesn’t compare with some of kairosoft’s better entries. 

While it was initially fun to expand the anime studio, unfortunately the gameplay loop and method of discovering new anime designs/themes/genres becomes quickly tedious. 

If you’re looking to get a kairosoft game, maybe try one of the better entries with more depth than this one. Personally, I quite enjoyed Camp Story and Airport Story

### 5/5 — i love it

*2023-03-25*

i am a big fan of manga and is going to be a manga artist and i am a big fan of your games keep working on your games

### 1/5 — Sizing

*2022-10-23*

Can’t play this because it’s too large on my screen. Cannot get to the buttons because the bottom border is too high. Can’t rotate, either.

### 4/5 — Great game however…

*2022-08-27*

My anime studio didn’t go bankrupt from piracy, so a little unrealistic :/

### 2/5 — Not that good compared to other Kairosoft games

*2022-04-25*

There are very limited features and not many things to do in-game. You can only mix 2 themes together even if you get further in the game. You can also only choose one main character and it takes too long for them to level up so you have to keep making different works with the same one.

### 3/5 — Too similar

*2022-04-17*

This game is too similar to Game Dev Story and unlike Game Dev Story, you start with only three scenes which heavily limits what you can come up with early on. You might just run out of anime ideas or money or both before you finally unlock new topics or scenes.

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2021-02-24*

This installment is pretty good! It reminds me a lot of game dev story, as I’m sure a lot of you who have already bought the game can agree. Sometimes when I try a new kariosoft game, I end up getting bored or don’t like the mechanics. (This rarely happens but when it does it’s frustrating) I can say anime studio has had me hooked for hours now! It isn’t the same way I was hooked to game dev story, sushi spinnery, or pocket stables, but I’m having a lot of fun! 

My only complaint is that the background music is my least favorite out of all the games I’ve played from kariosoft. It’s really annoying and does not fit at all. After a while I got engrossed by the game and I didn’t feel too bothered by it anymore, but if you wanna mute it, at least the game gives you the option to turn of BGM and leave SFX on. But seriously, Usually kariosoft BGM is relaxing and I find myself humming it for hours. This isn’t the case with this song. Also, the song unlooped is probably about 45 seconds, so the same ugly bridge comes very often. With other games it felt like the actual song was longer, so when it would loop it wouldn’t feel repetitive.

Also this isn’t exactly relevant to the game itself, but I thought the title screen shown in the photos was the final office for a second. I’m not necessarily let down that it isn’t, but I think the fans would be very happy if an office that big would ever come to one of your games! Sometimes after the years go on and you’ve reached your goals, you want some more to do and manage. But anyways, that’s just a personal thought. 

I’ve played countless kariosoft games and have loved the company for years. I’ve had a lot of fun so far with this game, I personally can’t compare it to some other kario games I love much more, but I still think it’s worth the time, 100%! Thank you for bringing us another game and I’m excited to see what you will release in the future. :)

### 5/5 — I. Love. This

*2020-05-24*

Truly one of the greats

### 1/5 — 다운안됨

*2020-03-19*

왜다운안되죠? 구매한앱인데

## Frequently asked questions about Anime Studio Story

### What is Anime Studio Story?

Anime Studio Story is a simulation game where you create your own anime series. You design characters, manage your studio facilities, train your staff, and produce anime to compete in rankings.

### How do I create characters in the game?

You can create characters by selecting their face and body. These custom heroes will then star in your anime shows, aiming to impress viewers and climb the rankings.

### What kind of facilities can I build in my studio?

Your studio can be equipped with various facilities such as a library, a motion capture room, and a theater. These facilities help in educating your staff and producing higher quality anime.

### Is Anime Studio Story free to play?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. The developer also offers free-to-play options in their other titles.

### What are some of the show categories available?

The game offers various categories for your anime shows, including options like 'Dateability' and 'Popular with Kids.' Choosing the right categories can help your anime appeal to specific audiences and improve its success.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.26 — 2023-12-25

Fixed minor issues.

### 2.23 — 2023-02-27

Fixed minor issues.

### 2.21 — 2022-06-14

Fixed minor issues.

### 2.20 — 2022-06-07

Fixed minor issues.

### 1.03 — 2016-11-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Now available in Traditional Chinese,  Simplified Chinese and  Korean!

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## Related topics

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