ABEMA has unveiled Project PRISMation, a new anime project developed in partnership with creators from around the world. The project brings together independent artists and teams to produce original short-form anime, with additional global submissions planned to open around May 2026.
The project name combines “prism” and “animation,” and “symbolizes a space where diverse talents converge to shine brightly, much like a prism disperses white light into a spectrum of colors.”
Three titles have been announced for the initial launch, each created by a different team:
- January 16: Poppin-Play Kitchen by Zemyata (Thailand)
Synopsis: “Welcome back, Boys and Girls!” Step into the delightfully doll-like world of Poppin-Play Kitchen! Your adorable hosts, P-chan, C-chan and U-Chan, are dead ready to give you a culin ary adventure of a lifetime! Left at the mercy of larger-than-life Stage Hands, impossible recipes, and an invi sible audience, can our lovely hosts survive this bizarre cooking show? …Or will they ‘POP’ under pressure? Only one way to find out. Let’s Get Cooking!
Creator comment:
Having worked mostly with music videos, I’m very excited to debut my first dial ogue-based project! As a big horror fan, I’m always looking to combine the ‘cute’ and the ‘scar y’. Hopefully our little webseries pilot, Poppin-Play Kitchen, succeeds at bot h!
- January 23: Gluttomy by rapitus (Vietnam)
Synopsis: Appel, a hardworking scholarship student, arrives at an elite private high school ready to embark on his new academic journey. However, what awaits him is unforeseen chaos. Enter the mysterious pink-haired twins, Glista and Glyde, who have taken a burrowi ng interest in Appel. They’re sweet, bright, and wiggling their way into every part of his life. As his quiet routine begins to unravel, will Appel uncover the true nature of the twins to keep his life from rotting away? For Immediate Release The line between intrigue and madness is razor-thin, and the worm is already at th e core of the apple.
Creator comment:
Gluttomy is the first passionate thing we’ve cooked up, and we hope our pink twins bring you as much fun as they gave us!
- January 30: The Horrors’ Horror Home by Uguisu Kobo (Japan)
Directed by: Rushio Moriyama
Written by: Yuya Matsuzaki
Synopsis: An ancient vampire who has thrived on human blood for centuries meets a modern Jap anese wraith spreading curses through television screens. These two beings, transcending the boundaries of East and West, forge a covenant o f love that births a daughter inheriting their blood and terror… The vampire dad… Dracule! The wraith mom… Sayako! And their daughter… Alice! (Don’t forget the mysterious cat, Dark Matter!) Welcome to the spine-chilling, hair-raising home drama of the Horrors family, wher e every day is a scream!
Creator comment:
This is a short cartoon that humorously depicts the daily life of a strange thre e-person family, incorporating common tropes from both Japanese and Western horror as well as homages to famous horror movies. The highlights are its fast-paced storytelling and uniquely atmospheric art style!
These pilots will be released weekly on ABEMA and the official PRISMation social media channels. The three participating teams were selected as initial collaborators from across Asia.
According to the announcement, Project PRISMation aims to develop new anime titles through collaboration with creators both in Japan and internationally. Public submissions will begin around May 2026, with further information to be shared at a later date.
Source: Press Release, Official Website
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