Based in Tokyo Tower, TOKYO EPIC Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo CEO), which produces and produces original content globally, is a new distribution platform specializing in short animation “PocketAnime”. and announced the establishment of a dedicated production studio.

As a result, we aim to provide high-quality original content for the global market by creating an environment that consistently produces and distributes short animations.

With the spread of distribution platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and CranchyRoll, the global animation market has expanded significantly, and Japanese animation is gaining more attention.
In addition, short-sized video content specialized for smartphones and SNS, mainly for generation Z, is rapidly gaining popularity.

Against this background, Tokyo Epic will develop a global distribution platform for short animation, which targets especially young people.
This platform is a vertical format specific to smartphones that provides an easy-to-view experience for anime fans from all over the world.

Short Anime Platform Features
The work is based on a series of short animations that can be completed within 2 minutes, and aims to allow viewers to feel free to touch the content.

Enhancement of original content: Producing high-quality original works produced at the production studio of TOKYO EPIC. Promoting creative innovation in its own studio, Tokyo Epic will set up a dedicated production studio in addition to the distribution platform.
This studio creates a professional environment for short animation production and supports the creation of original content.
We will welcome not only Japanese anime creators but also first-class overseas creators and producers to create a team that can aim for the global market and create a flexible production system to realize impactful storytelling in a short time.

Market development and future prospects

The short animation market is expected to grow further in the future. Smartphone viewing habits have become established, and the demand for entertainment that can be enjoyed in a short period of time continues to grow.
Under these circumstances, Tokyo Epic aims to attract viewers from all over the world by providing original short animation content.

Recruiting collaboration among creators and business companies to create new culture
This short animation project is the flagship of Tokyo EPIC, and is known as the original author of the movie “Don’t stop the camera!”
Wada has been working on animation production projects with overseas since 2021, and feels the importance of aiming for the world market and the potential of animation. We are confident that we can create the “number of challenges”.
TOKYO EPIC is looking forward to hearing from creators who want to create a new culture together and companies that want to work together to promote their business, with the aim of bringing new winds into the world’s animation market.
Let’s gather creative power and send out new entertainment to the world together.

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