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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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Southeast Asia animates the future of anime

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

Jun 18 •

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

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