In this episode, we’ll cover that after over four decades of influence, the legendary anime studio Gainax has officially dissolved following the conclusion of bankruptcy proceedings. The studio, famous for producing Neon Genesis Evangelion and Gurren Lagann, suffered a long decline fueled by financial mismanagement, tax evasion, and internal leadership scandals. High-profile legal battles and a massive debt to Hideaki Anno’s Studio Khara eventually forced a transition to new management tasked with salvaging the company’s creative assets. These leaders worked to transfer intellectual property rights back to the original creators to ensure the preservation of their artistic legacy. While the physical studio has ceased to exist, its pioneering contributions to the animation industry continue to be honored by fans and former staff members alike.
