Logo descriptions by Ryanasaurus0077 and V of Doom
Logo captures by mr3urious
Editions by V of Doom


Background: This company was formed in 1988 by Carl Macek and Jerry Beck to produce and distribute English dubbed Japanese animation; however, this company stopped producing new anime releases when it was folded into Orion Pictures Corporation in 1996 and finally into Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1997. In 2002, this company went out of business, and all its film and television material are now owned by different anime companies, such as Manga and ADV.


1st Logo
(1989-1993)

Nickname: "The Train"

Logo: On a black background, a spark bounces all over the screen. When it covers the whole screen, it fades to a train in a circle. "Streamline", in a futuristic font, is above the train, and "PICTURES" in inside the outline of the circle.

FX: The spark animation.

Music/Sounds: Usually none, but on occasion (such as Lensman and Windaria), the film's opening theme is used.

Availability: It would be a good idea to search for pre-Orion era tapes of Streamline Pictures anime dubs; the Best Home Video release of Robot Carnival for example.

Scare Factor: Low; the animation may get to some.



2nd Logo
(1993-1996)

Nickname: "The Lava Logo"

Logo: In a volcanic environment, "Streamline Pictures", in the same font as in the first logo, comes out of the molten magma and rises into space. When it settles, it zooms out for a split second and shines.

FX: The volcanic activity and the words animation.

Music/Sounds: A lush orchestral tune that ends with a five-note brass stinger. On Fist of the North Star, the opening theme is used instead.

Availability: Tapes from Streamline Pictures have been long out of print, BUT your best bet is to look for this logo on Orion Home Video's releases of Streamline material, including Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo and Babel II.

Scare Factor: Minimal.