Animation production company introduces a new salary system that includes a raise of up to 100,000 yen per month! No creators have left the company since the studio was established.
A female executive with practical experience at a central government agency was appointed as the production manager.
株式会社FRIGG ENTERPRISE
FRIGG ENTERPRISE Inc. (Head office: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Kazuya Nagato), an animation and video production company, has introduced a new salary system effective July 2025 that will drastically revise the salary system and increase the monthly salary of all employees by 10,000 to 100,000 yen.
By doing so, the company aims to stabilize the lives and motivation of its members involved in production, while at the same time enhancing its credibility and transparency as a workplace.
In addition, while the animation industry is faced with a chronic high turnover rate, FRIGG ENTERPRISE has had no creators leave the company since the studio was established in 2022.
Reasons for the Zero Resignations: System and Culture
The reason for the zero retirements is not only in the system but also in the culture.
In addition to the regular salary increase system, a portion of salary increases are disclosed to employees, including those in senior management positions, to increase transparency.
Continuous dialogue through 1-on-1 personal interviews
・Appointment of young creators to management positions, and efforts to shorten the distance between the field and management.
Careful sharing of background and purpose of system operation at company-wide meetings, etc.
These efforts have created both transparency in evaluation and an open corporate culture that allows employees to express their opinions without anxiety.
Internal view 1
Female executives with practical experience at central ministries and agencies lead reforms
Women with practical experience at central government ministries and agencies have been selected to serve on the board of directors and oversee organizational reforms.
Based on her knowledge of system design and team management, she plays a role in supporting both the production site and management.
With a system that understands both the management perspective and the voice of the frontline, we are making steady progress in creating an "environment where creators can work for a long time.
Comments from our creators
1. animator (in his 20s)
I have had the experience of having my opinions carefully taken into consideration from the very first year, which gives me a sense of security.
2. director (30s)
In addition to the improvement in salary, a part of the salary increase is shared within the company, which makes me feel that there is a high level of transparency in the organization. The "openness" of the company has helped me feel a sense of trust in the workplace." 3. creator (30s)
3. creator (30s)
I joined the company as a creator, but over the course of my work, I have been entrusted with the role of assistant director. I feel that the company's culture allows me to flexibly expand my role based on my motivation and ability, and I feel that it is a very favorable environment from the perspective of career development.
In-house scenery 2
Future Prospects
FRIGG ENTERPRISE will continue to reform its systems and improve its environment to become a "production company where people do not want to quit" as an organizational model that improves both the production environment and the job satisfaction of its creators.
Company Profile
Company name: FRIGG ENTERPRISE Inc.
Location: Tanaka Preservation Building, 2-7-19 Ichigaya-Sadoharacho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Kazuya Nagato
Business description: Animation production, video planning and direction,
Production of promotional contents
- Category:
- Corporate Trends
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- General Business Anime Society(Japan)