Azuki and Director Gorō Taniguchi Unveil Exciting Anime Anthology Series

In a groundbreaking announcement today, Chiru Labs, the creative force behind Azuki and Beanz, revealed a strategic collaboration with renowned director Gorō Taniguchi to develop an anime anthology series. Taniguchi, celebrated for his work on iconic projects like “Code Geass,” “One Piece Film: Red,” and “Bloody Escape,” expressed his belief that this collaboration will introduce anime to new audiences and provide fresh opportunities for Japanese anime creators.

Azuki anthology series. Coming this year. pic.twitter.com/UwibwoPGIL

— Azuki (@Azuki) January 10, 2024

I participated because I felt this project has potential to contribute to Japan’s animation industry in two ways. One is to open up new opportunities for talented Japanese anime creators through this project. The second is to spread awareness of Japanese animation to new audiences. Together, I am confident that this project presents a unique opportunity to positively shape the future for both the web3 global industry and Japanese animation. Taniguchi stated in a press release

A Collaboration Azuki and Gorō Taniguchi for Innovation

Teaming up with Dentsu, a prominent Japanese advertising agency and anime production company, Azuki aims to curate a powerhouse of talent for this series. The collaboration plans to release three distinctive stories, each featuring a different director and set of character artists. This approach is designed to expand the Azuki intellectual property and resonate with a global audience of anime enthusiasts.

Scheduled for release later this year, the anime anthology series aligns with Azuki’s overarching strategy to provide diverse content formats, including both short and longer forms.

Working alongside Goro Taniguchi is a dream come true for us at Azuki. Together, we aim to deliver a series that not only expands the Azuki universe but also pushes the boundaries of web3-driven storytelling.Arnold Tsang, Azuki’s art director and co-creator, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating

Azuki’s Trailblazing Journey in 2024

This announcement comes as Azuki continues to make waves in the NFT anime sector. In a significant move, Azuki has also joined forces with the Weeb3 Foundation at the beginning of 2024, demonstrating a commitment to innovating the NFT anime industry. This collaboration aims to create a new ecosystem for anime brands, promising further excitement and development in the evolving landscape of digital collectibles.

As anticipation builds for the release of the anime anthology series, Azuki remains at the forefront of pioneering initiatives that redefine the intersection of technology, storytelling, and creative expression. Stay tuned for more updates as Azuki continues to shape the future of anime in the digital realm.

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