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Tokyo Government Supports Anime Production For Overseas Trade

Written By Samantha Ferreira

Tokyo Logo 001 - 20160425The Japanese government is making another investment in the anime world!

Last week, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs announced that they are hosting a competition to spur overseas business development. The government is accepting applications for original anime projects, which is open to all small and medium businesses in the Tokyo Metro area. Sole proprietorships are also able to apply.

Winners will be awarded a cash prize of 300,000 yen ($2,698.08 USD). Winners will also earn the opportunity to pitch their projects and conduct business discussions with foreign producers.

The chosen groups will be required to produce a one-minute pilot pitch video. To prepare the winners, The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs will offer advice and lessons on how to produce a pilot pitch.

Applications will be accepted from April 28 through May 26. All applicants will be required to attend at least one of six planned project briefings, which will be held on the following dates:

  • April 28
  • May 9
  • May 11

Source: Anime! Anime!

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Samantha Ferreira

Samantha Ferreira is Anime Herald’s founder and editor-in-chief. A Rhode Island native, Samantha has been an anime fan since 1992, and an active member of the anime press since 2002, when she began working as a reviewer for Anime Dream. She launched Anime Herald in 2010, and continues to oversee its operations to this day. Outside of journalism, Samantha actively studies the history of the North American anime fandom and industry, with a particular focus on the 2000s anime boom and bust. She’s a huge fan of all things Sakura Wars, and maintains series fansite Combat Revue Review when she has free time available. When not in the Anime Herald Discord, Samantha can typically be found on Bluesky.

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