Kyoto Animation is a Japanese animation studio and publisher located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. It was founded in 1985 by Hideaki and Yoko Hatta, who remain its president and vice-president respectively. KyoAni has produced several anime films and series such as The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Clannad, K-On!, Nichijou, Free!, Sound! Euphonium, A Silent Voice, and Violet Evergarden.