Shaft (company)

Shaft, Inc. (有限会社シャフト Yūgengaisha Shafuto) is a Japanese animation studio founded on September 1, 1975 by Hiroshi Wakao. They are best known for their unique use of gags, references, avant garde cinematography notably in:


 * Pani Poni Dash!


 * Maria Holic


 * Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei


 * Hidamari Sketch


 * Puella Magi Madoka Magica
 * Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Rebellion Story


 * Monogatari Series

And yes they were known for the "head tilts" cliche.

Magical Molly! Reboot (franchise)

 * Magical Molly! THE ANIMATION
 * Magical Molly! (Movie Series)
 * Sabrina Fortissimo
 * Raven: Half-Human, Half-Witch