In this series, we highlight our clients to help them build connections that count, and shine ahead of MIPCOM.

We are the Animation Sales & Development team! 

From left to right: Kanon ASAMI (Development Executive), Maiko SUMIDA (Head of Animation Sales & Development), Kaori HANAI (Sales Executive).

What are you bringing to MIPCOM?

We are showcasing “Obocchama-kun”

It is our brand-new animated TV series in production with collaboration with Sony Pictures Networks India. We are producing 22min. X 26 episodes which is scheduled to launch in 1Q of 2025. We will be bringing a freshly finished episode to MIPCOM and showing it at a screening event as a world premiere!

What are you looking for at MIPCOM?

We are looking for pre-acquisition partners for “Obocchama-kun.” Territories outside Japan and India are open to TV, VOD and Licensing and Merchandising rights are also available.

What is your favourite MIPCOM memory?

At MIPCOM 2019, SHIRO (costume), a dog from our animation series had walked on the red carpet along with the celebrities and stars from the industry!

Hook:

In 2024, TV Asahi is 65 years old! Our signature animated series “Doraemon” is 45 years old, “Shin chan” 32 years old, and now “Obocchama-kun” is our newborn!