Compiled, Written and Logo Pictures by Eric S.
Background: Daiei Motion Pictures was founded in 1942 as
Daiei Motion Picture Company (大映株式会社,
Daiei Kabushiki-gaisha), the studio went bankrupt in 1971. In 1974 it was bought by Tokuma Shoten; and in 2002 was sold to Kadokawa Shoten and renamed
Kadokawa Daiei Motion Picture Co., Ltd., later
Kadokawa Pictures.
(1942-19??)
Nickname: "The Sun on the Sky", "映"
Logo: TBA
FX: The sun rays starting to shine.
Music/Sounds: The opening theme of the movie.
Availability: Can be seen on every film produced from the company, including the famous
"Rashomon".Scare Factor: None; may surprise you the first time you see it, but it's harmless.