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| Azuki, COMISMA, and Xenotoon Unite to Launch “Studio Azuki” in the US, Redefining Global Anime (Press Release) |
Bit of a power move shaking up the anime world this week, as Azuki, COMISMA, and Xenotoon just pulled the wraps off Studio Azuki — a brand new US-based anime studio ready to stir the pot in a big way.
Set up smack in the States, Studio Azuki plans to develop, produce, and ship out original IPs and fresh anime adaptations, all fuelled by the creative spirit of Azuki and its Japanese partners.
If you’ve been following Azuki, you’ll know they started life as an NFT phenomenon, blending cutting-edge tech with anime culture — and now they’re keen to push that vibe even further, with a global-first and social-native spin.
Teaming up with Tokyo’s COMISMA, best known for its manga app GANMA! and the slick animation house Qzil.la, plus Xenotoon, who’ve made a name working alongside indie animation stars and running solid 2D/3D pipelines, Studio Azuki is gunning for something way bigger than traditional anime production.
Their pitch? A next-generation anime studio that gets fans involved, puts creators first, and experiments with new storytelling formats built around blockchain, social media, and collaborative creation.
They’re calling it Anime 2.0, and it’s not just marketing fluff — Azuki has already rolled out projects like Enter The Garden and Animecom, and has been messing about in the blockchain space with the Animecoin Foundation.
Studio Azuki is basically the next logical step: a place where fans, creators, and global businesses can all collide, with the US anime fandom — from Hollywood right down to indie cosplayers — in their sights.
Feb Tea, Head of Content over at Azuki Labs, summed it up best:
“With a global-first, creator-centric, and social-native approach, Studio Azuki is our bold step toward building the next generation of anime, one that empowers creators & connects directly with fans.”
In other words, expect more original anime titles, more cross-cultural mashups, and more ways for fans to be part of the action, rather than just watching from the sidelines.
If they pull it off, Studio Azuki could seriously change the game — not just for anime lovers, but for anyone who cares about how stories get told in the digital age.
So, here’s hoping they stick the landing — the global anime community will definitely be watching.