Animation studio A-1 Pictures announced on Tuesday that it has renamed its Kōenji Studio as CloverWorks . The announcement noted that the name reflects a renewed focus on being a unique animation studio in response to diversifying animation.

CloverWorks ' website lists that it is working on the Slow Start , DARLING in the FRANXX , and PERSONA 5 the Animation anime series, as well as the upcoming new Ace Attorney anime series.

A-1 Pictures began operations in 2006, and is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment 's Aniplex production company. Producer Mikihiro Iwata founded the studio, and its main studio is located in Tokyo's Asagaya area.