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AlphaPolis acquires 'Re:Zero' anime studio

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Interviews

Qubic Pictures refines anime co-productions

In part one of an interview with Animenomics, CEO Justin Leach charts his company's journey to find the right model for working with Japan's anime…

Aug 3 •

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NTT Docomo bets on digital manga in U.S.

In interview with Animenomics, NTT Docomo explains why its Manga Mirai platform supports webtoon and manga formats and its outlook on manga markets…

Jul 2 •

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CyberAgent tackles global anime advertising

In interview with Animenomics, CyberAgent elaborates on its anime IP strategy and the challenges of global anime marketing

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Interview: Tonari Animation CEO Jarrett Martin, Part 2

American-run studio in Japan rides the waves of the anime industry with new business model and foreign talent

Oct 21, 2023 •

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Dispatches

Southeast Asia animates the future of anime

Investors and studios in the region exert their influence on productions of global anime

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Indonesia taps into global webtoon markets

Jakarta-based Kisai Entertainment eyes overseas expansion through vertical comics

Apr 13 •

Phoenix Gramedia Indonesia focuses on light novels and niche comics

Joint venture between Japan's Kadokawa Corporation and Indonesia's Kompas Gramedia Group sets sights beyond publishing and into merchandising

Mar 3 •

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