Licensor base grows to 30+ since July launch as AniBiz opens signup to companies worldwide seeking to license anime IP
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nakama, Inc., operator of the anime licensing platform AniBiz.com, today announced a strategic investment from Japan’s leading anime licensors (listed in alphabetical order): TBS Group, Toei Animation, TV TOKYO Holdings. The investment deepens the industry’s commitment to AniBiz.com as the official place to license anime IP.
The news caps a period of rapid growth. AniBiz.com now hosts more than 30 anime licensors, up from 20 at its July 4 launch. The initial strategic investors are among the most influential rights holders and signal the anime industry support for the AniBiz licensing platform. Starting today, any company interested in anime IP can sign up at anibiz.com complete onboarding and verification to connect directly with rights holders.
“When the companies that create and license anime’s biggest IP invest in a platform, it says this is where the industry does business,” said Brady McCollum, Co-Founder and CEO of Nakama, Inc. “This investment further solidifies AniBiz.com as the official gateway for global anime licensing & collaboration.”
“Toei Animation has spent nearly 70 years building characters that are loved around the world. Protecting that IP while opening it to new partners requires the right infrastructure. We believe AniBiz is that infrastructure, and we are investing to help it become the industry standard.” said Masayuki Endo, Senior Executive Officer & Deputy Head of Sales and Planning Headquarter of Toei Animation Co., Ltd.
Since launching on July 4, AniBiz has grown to more than 30 licensors. Newly joined rights holders include ABC Animation, DMM.com, docomo Anime Store, Genco, GREE Entertainment, Shochiku, ShoPro, Sola Entertainment, Yostar and more. They join launch partners such as ADK Emotions, Avex Pictures, CyberAgent, Dentsu Anime Solutions, DNP, FCC, Furyu Pictures, Hakuhodo DY MAP, Imagica, MBS, Pony Canyon, TAKARATOMY, TOHO Global, TV Asahi, YTE and others.
Starting today, AniBiz is open to licensees everywhere. Any company interested in anime IP can sign up for free at https://anibiz.com, complete verification and connect directly with official rightsholders. This includes brands and manufacturers, retailers, game and app developers, restaurants and F&B, event organizers, agencies, creators & more. No existing anime industry relationships are needed.
“This partnership will maximize the global value of anime IP and expand our licensee network across markets worldwide.” said Toshiyuki Hiraoka, Senior Managing Director of TV TOKYO Holdings Corporation.
“Access to anime IP should not depend on who you know,” said Sae Whan Song, Co-Founder and Head of Business Development. “With the industry’s leading licensors on one platform, every company in the world now has an official way in. The only question is which IP to license first.”
To sign up, visit https://anibiz.com.
About Nakama, Inc. Nakama, Inc. is building the future of the anime business globally. Headquartered in San Francisco and formed by the team that founded and operated Crunchyroll from inception to over 10 million global subscribers and $1B+ in revenue, along with launching its global expansion, consumer products, licensing, distribution, and anime co-productions efforts.
AniBiz.com is the first service launched by Nakama, Inc., the first dedicated B2B marketplace built specifically for the global anime industry. Designed to streamline the complex licensing process, the platform provides a centralized, secure environment for global buyers to access anime Intellectual Property (IP) and connect with anime rights holders.
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