Frontier Works

Background

Frontier Works is a Japanese company specializing in the creation and distribution of media related to anime, including OVAs, radio dramas, drama CDs, and anime soundtracks. The company was established in August 1990.

1st Logo (2006-2011)

Visuals: On a white background, a glassy-looking circle with an engraved "F" with a rectangle at the bottom-right is revealed with a reflection of a blue sky shown on it. The circle shines, and then fades out as the complete logo fades in, consisting of the same circle in blue with the F in white and the rectangle in yellow, and the text "Frontier Works Inc." next to it.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A soothing piano piece with a string orchestra at the end.

Availability: Seen on several anime DVDs, such as Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai and its OVA sequel, Rei.

2nd Logo (2011-)

Visuals: A cloudy sky fades in, and a silhouette of a bird briefly passes by. A flare then appears shining at the center and the camera moves back, revealing a blue circular logo containing an "F" placed diagonally to the left with a yellow rectangle at the bottom-right of it, with the text "Frontier Works Inc." in a metallic material next to it. The logo zooms out and rotates as the clouds clear out and an horizon view of the ocean is revealed on the background. The background then fades to white, with the logo turning 2D and the text now in black.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Sounds of the sea at the beginning, followed by a piano and orchestra crescendo.

Availability: Seen on several anime DVDs, such as Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira.