AUDIO PLANNING U

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AUDIO PLANNING U (APU) is a Japanese company specializing in acoustic production for animation. Here's a breakdown of key information about the company:

• Foundation: Established on April 25, 1972, by Yasuo Uragami, formerly of Mushi Productions.
• Business: Primarily handles the sound production for anime. It is a regular member of the Japan Audio Producers Association.
• History:
• Initially, the company did not have its own studio, using other studios such as Seion Studio, Avaco Studio, and Bancho Studio.
• In 1981, it established its headquarters office and its own "APU Studio" in Tokiwa Matsu Royal Heights in Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
• In 2003, the company relocated its headquarters to coincide with the completion of the "APU MEGURO STUDIO," a multi-audio studio. The logo was also updated, and the company's credit name changed from the katakana "Audio Planning You" to the English "AUDIO PLANNING U."
• Studio Naming: The name "Meguro Studio" was discontinued around 2014. As of 2023, both sound production and recording studios are credited as "AUDIO PLANNING U."
• Notable Works: APU is known for its involvement in long-running anime series such as *Doraemon*, *Crayon Shin-chan*, *Detective Conan*, *Soreike! Anpanman*, and *Nintama Rantaro*.
• Talent: It is known for casting many veteran voice actors from major voice acting agencies.
• Affiliated company: APU has "A.P.U. Studio Co., Ltd." which is responsible for studio management and operation.
• Recent Trends: Since the 2010s, the number of new projects undertaken by the company has been declining.