Chiru Labs (Headquarters: Los Angeles, USA) is today, “Fractured” of the 3-part AZUKI Anime Anthology Series “Enter the Garden” led by Goro Taniguchi’s creative producer. Reflections – Announced the creative team of “The World on Elliptic Curves”. A well-known film director, Yukio Takatsu, is the director who has teamed up with Goro Taniguchi. It was announced that Taku Kishimoto will participate in the series composition, and Kazuto Nakazawa will participate in character design.

This work follows Episode 1 “The Waiting Man – Waiting Man-” released in April 2014, and Episode 1 recorded a total of more than 7 million views on SNS around the world. Azuki CEO, Alex “Zagabond” XU commented, “The best creators in the anime industry have teamed up to expand the story and visual expressions of azuki. Please look forward to the new expressions brought to the Azuki Universe by respected anime creators.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6fhfq8ybky

Goro Taniguchi is “Code Geass Series” and “ONE PIECE FILM” RED” is a popular anime director and his creative leadership has brought out the potential of creators and studios, allowing the most free pursuit of expression within the framework of AZUKI. Also, the team with Director Taniguchi has been advocated by Yukio Takatsu, who has been acclaimed for various anime openings and stylish animation projects such as “NARUTO Shippuden” and “Bakemonogatari”. Due to his skill, the animation is developed with dynamic and expressive power that is not bound by the production methods of existing animations. The series composition is “Haikyuu!” Kazuto Nakazawa, who has received high acclaim for the “Rai Champloo” and “Kill Bill” animation part, brings the character to life with his unique style.

Following Episode 1, this work will be produced by Dentsu Co., Ltd., up-and-coming anime studio QZIL.LA and Imagaika Infos. Anime footage will be released on azuki’s YouTube channel. For more information on “Enter the Garden” and Azuki, please check the official website and social media.
•Official website: https://www.azuki.com
• Instagram: @azuki
X: @azuki
Youtube: @azukientertainment

“Enter the Garden” Episode 2 “Fractured Reflections – The World on Elliptic Curves” Overview

■ Main production staff
Creative Producer: Goro Taniguchi
Director: Yukio Takatsu
Series composition: Taku Kishimoto
Character design: Kazuto Nakazawa
Animation production: Dentsu Co., Ltd., Qzil.La, Imagine Foss

■ Synopsis
Alley is a lively world where skyscrapers and street stalls coexist.
Shao and Raizan, who live in the hustle and bustle and chaos of Alley, live in support of their sisters.
However, one day, her older sister, Raizan, disappears.
Xiao continues to search for Raisan with his older sister’s sword, but several years have passed without being able to grasp the footsteps. Shao wandering around the streets of Alley looking for her older sister arrives at a mysterious torii gate.
――That was the entrance to the unknown world of the garden…

“Enter the Garden” Episode 1 “The Waiting Man” Overview

■ From April 2024, it is being distributed on the official “AZUKI” website, YouTube channel, etc.

■ Main production staff
Creative Producer: Goro Taniguchi
Director: Junichi Yamamoto
Series composition: Taku Kishimoto
Character design: Kinu Nishimura
Animation production: Dentsu Co., Ltd., Qzil.La, Imagine Foss
Cast: Akari Kito, Tomokazu Sugita

<About Chiru Labs>

Chiru Labs is an anime startup based in Los Angeles, USA. We will develop the original IP “AZUKI” with the keyword “distributed type” which is the concept of blockchain, enriching the global animation fandom with blockchain technology. Azuki, born from the point of contact between art, technology and culture, is focusing on co-creation and digital collectibles with the community, and aims to expand anime culture to every corner of the world.
https://www.azuki.com/

<About Dentsu Group>

Dentsu is a partner to support the integrated growth and transformation of various companies that are world-leading. Established in Tokyo in 1901 and currently operating in about 120 countries, Dentsu boasts a wealth of achievements in creating innovation. And we bring together the talents of the global leadership brand and evolve the integrated solution “Integrated Growth Solutions” that is impactful for the growth of our clients.
www.group.densu.com
www.densu.com

<About qzil.la>

Qzil.La is a content studio that creates new animation production and expressions by making full use of the latest technology and digital marketing in addition to high-quality Japanese animation.

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<About Imagika Infos>

As an IP agent, Imagica Infos aims to be a true publisher. It is a studio that creates “manga” and “videos” that can be sent out to the world without being bound by the framework of “publishing”.
https://www.infos.inc/