Garo: The Animation is a Japanese animated franchise based on the Garo tokusatsu drama. Each entry takes place within their own narrative and continuity. The first entry of the series, titled in Japan as Garo: The Carved Seal of Flames premiered in October 2014, featuring character designs from Hiroyuki Takei. The anime was written by Yasuko Kobayashi, who previously worked on Attack on Titan and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and directed by Yuichiro Hayashi.