Streamline Pictures

Logo descriptions by Ryan Froula and V of Doom

Logo captures by thehugetvfan and V of Doom

Editions by V of Doom and Shadeed A. Kelly

Video captures courtesy of DudeThatLogo and BreadCrustCouncil

Background: Streamline Pictures was formed in 1988 by Carl Macek and Jerry Beck to produce and distribute English-dubbed Japanese animation. However, Streamline stopped producing new anime releases but continued to distribute its releasesIn 2002, this company went out of business, and all its film and television material are now owned by different anime companies, such as Manga and ADV.

1st Logo

(1989-1993)

Nickname: "The Train"

Logo: On a black background, a spark bounces all over the screen. When it covers the whole screen, it fades to a train in a circle. "Streamline", in a blue Raceway font, is above the train, and "PICTURES", in an orange art deco font, is written inside the outline of the circle.

FX/SFX: The spark animation.

Music/Sounds: Usually none, but on occasion (such as Lensman and Windaria), the film's opening theme is used.

Availability: Ultra rare. It would be a good idea to search for pre-Orion era tapes of Streamline Pictures anime dubs; the Best Film & Video release of Robot Carnival for example. Can also be seen on the F.H.E. release of Speed Racer: The Movie (Note: Not to be confused with the 2008 movie) and '90s cassettes of Robotech, both from Streamline and from F.H.E.

Scare Factor: Low. The animation may get to some.

2nd Logo

(1993-1996)

Nickname: "The Volcano"

Logo: In a volcanic environment, "Streamline Pictures", in the same font as in the first logo, comes out of the molten magma and rises into space. When it settles, it zooms out for a split second and shines.

FX/SFX: The volcanic activity and the words animation.

Music/Sounds: A lush orchestral tune that ends with a five-note brass stinger. On Fist of the North Star, the opening theme is used instead.

Availability: Ultra rare. Tapes from Streamline Pictures have been long out of print, but your best bet is to look for this logo on Orion Home Video's releases of Streamline material, including Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo and Babel II. Don't expect this to be on any extant film prints, if there are any, of the company's theatrical releases of their dubs, as this one, unlike the previous logo, was videotaped.

Scare Factor: Minimal.