Kyoto Animation has developed into one of the most popular studios in the business since being founded in 1981 and is known for its high production value. The studio specializes in cozy slice-of-life anime instead of the usual action-heavy shonen titles, with works like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and K-On! reso[nsible for propelling Kyoto Animation to legendary status. However, these works are so famous that they sometimes overshadow some of the other brilliant shows that Kyoto Animation has produced over the years.