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Have you heard of Akihabara? Often called the holy ground for otaku, this Tokyo district has long been the birthplace of Japan’s pop culture, anime, and more. Real Akiba, a startup dedicated to sharing Akiba (short for Akihabara) culture with the world, has raised a total of ¥500 million ((approx. US$3.33 million). Founded in 2024, … Read More “Real Akiba Raises ¥500 Million to Bring Akiba Culture to the World” »
TOKYO EPIC Inc. (Headquartered in Minato, Tokyo; CEO: Ryoichi Wada), a next-generation anime IP production company, announced in July 2025 that it has raised approximately ¥90 million (~USD 580,000) in a seed funding round. The round was led by East Ventures, with participation from Incubate Fund, Z Venture Capital, and Paradigm Shift Group. This brings … Read More “Anime IP Production Startup Secures New Funding Round” »
