Kasagi Labo, a Singapore-based anime venture studio, has announced that it has committed US$10 million for anime production. For its first project, it has announced its support for Special Kid Factory, the upcoming sci-fi anime series animated by NAZ Studio.
This announcement Kasagi Labo’s recent US$12 million fundraising round, which was led by Burda Principal Investments and other strategic partners. The fundraising round will support the development, marketing, and global amplification of these projects from Kasagi Labo. In addition, this investment indicates a growing interest in comprehensive approaches to anime creation, promotion, and IP maximization.
Our goal is to contribute to the evolving landscape of anime production and distribution for a global era. Our projects will not only push the boundaries of storytelling but also introduce new ways for fans and business partners around the world to interact with and experience anime.
Statement from Kendrick Wong, Founder at Kasagi Labo
It is worth noting that Wong will also serve as an executive producer for the Special Kid Factory anime.
Atsushi Ikariya is directing the series and handling the storyboard with Daisuke Mataga working as assistant director. Meanwhile, Otaro Maijo is handling the script, Ai Asari will serve as the main animator, and Yuuki Kodama on the original character designs. The staff also includes:
- Animation Director: Norie Igawa
- Art Director: Ryuusuke Shiino
- 3DCGI Director: Kunihiko Mita
- Composite Director: Tasuku Takagi
- Color Designer/Color Checker: Emiko Okada
- Color Artists: Shoko Iura, Kyoko Sato, Yuri Fukuda, Kanae Ando, Oriko Muramoto
- Animators: Amanda Becker, Anhelina Shpak, Ayaka Aoi, Haruka Ito, Hong Chi-Yao, Komei Omiya, Moka Tominaga, Siyah9628, Atsushi Ikariya, Daisuke Mataga, Norie Igawa, Ai Asari, Momoko Kawai, Hsiao Chihhsuan, Yuuki Kodama, Otaro Maijo
- In-Between Animation Director: Zhang Yihui
- In-Between Animation Assistant: Yukie Kaneko
- In-Between Animators: Nattachai Wanjai, Koo Bondong, Li Zhenyu, Minami Furusawa, Meng Shuhan, Hiroki Matsuda
- Editor: Yoshiaki Kimura
- Animation Producer: Yasuo Suda (studio founder)
The official X (Twitter) for the Special Kid Factory anime describes the series as:
You lead an ordinary life until someone who looks just like you descends from the skies and reveals, “You’re a clone.” Suddenly, you’re thrust into a universe of adventure and mystery. Welcome to Special Kid Factory. Are you ready to discover if you’re a hero, or just a clone?
Source: Press Release
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