Essential Insights:
- Azuki™, COMISMA Inc., and Xenotoon Inc. have unveiled a new collaborative venture, “Studio Azuki,” located in the United States. This studio is set to create, produce, and distribute original intellectual properties (IPs) and anime adaptations globally through innovative production methods inspired by the creative ethos of its founding partners.
- initially launched as an NFT initiative, Azuki has been at the forefront of integrating anime production with cutting-edge technology and social media platforms while promoting collaboration among international creators and Japanese anime talent. By partnering with COMISMA and Xenotoon—both recognized for their strong backgrounds in anime production—Studio Azuki aims to enhance its creative capabilities and establish itself as a pioneering global anime studio.
- The rise of the global anime fandom has been particularly pronounced in the U.S., where interest spans diverse audiences including Hollywood creators, celebrities, and corporations. Studio Azuki seeks to harness this worldwide enthusiasm alongside Japan’s rich anime heritage to innovate new production techniques,elevate storytelling standards,facilitate fan engagement,and introduce socially-driven formats that will shape the future landscape of global anime.
- With a vision termed “Anime 2.0,” Azuki has initiated several meaningful projects such as the Enter The Garden anthology series and Anime.com, while also being an early supporter of Animecoin Foundation. Studio Azuki will continue exploring how these platforms along with blockchain technology can transform financing models for producing and experiencing anime.
- A key player in this new studio formation is COMISMA, known for operating GANMA!, a manga submission that nurtures original works; it also owns Qzil.la—a high-end animation studio. Simultaneously occurring, Xenotoon contributes robust 2D/3D production pipelines along with a creator-focused community exemplified by collaborations with self-reliant animators like those behind Yasuda Gensho.
- “With our focus on a globally-oriented approach that prioritizes creators within social contexts, Studio Azuki represents our bold step towards shaping the next generation of anime—one that empowers artists while fostering direct connections with fans,” stated Feb Tea, Head of Content at Azuki Labs. “By collaborating with COMISMA and Xenotoon we are merging extensive industry expertise in conventional animation with fresh creative energy from around the world. Together we aim to redefine how stories are crafted within this medium for years ahead.”
A Message from Koki Sato – CEO of COMISMA Inc.
I am genuinely excited about launching Studio Azuki! At COMISMA we have always aimed to make ’manga artist’ an aspirational career choice for young talents. By trusting creators coupled with active audience engagement we’ve successfully introduced numerous beloved IPs into mainstream culture. With our animation studio Qzil.la focused on premium content creation we aspire to develop universally cherished titles through Studio azuki’s efforts.
A Statement from Koichi Kawase – CEO of xenotoon Inc.
We are thrilled to announce our partnership in establishing Studio Azuki alongside esteemed collaborators like Azuki and COMISMA! Our team possesses experience across various formats—from social media-driven short-form animations to full-length theatrical productions. From day one our three companies shared a unified vision regarding future directions for both entertainment &anime industries; thus it feels natural that together we’d form such an innovative global entity capable not only democratizing but revolutionizing how animated content is produced & distributed worldwide!
A Note from Ko Yada – CEO of Westbrook Inc.
At Westbrook our mission revolves around uncovering narratives that resonate deeply across cultures & borders; hence partnering up with Studio Azuki marks significant progress toward achieving this goal! Their artistic vision aligns perfectly within our broader strategy allowing us collectively create projects which engage audiences globally by blending authentic storytelling techniques alongside groundbreaking innovations!
The Strategic Alliance With Westbrook inc.
the establishment of Studio Azuki coincides strategically alongside forming partnerships including one established recently between them &Westbrook Inc.—the renowned media company co-founded by jada Pinkett Smith Will Smith Miguel Melendez &Ko Yada focused primarily on empowering artists share impactful stories connecting people everywhere! By merging capabilities offered via both entities they aim deliver next-gen animated content reaching viewers all over planet Earth!
Source: Official Press Release