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Manga productions showcases Saudi National Day at TOKYO ANIME NEXT in Japan
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05 Nov 2026 21:51:54 GMT9
05 Nov 2026 21:51:54 GMT9
TOKYO: Manga Productions, a subsidiary of Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), participated as a sponsor of TOKYO ANIME NEXT, held in Tokyo, Japan, from October 30 to <a href="https://comicvibe.com/start-your-blue-lock-career-codes-november-2026/” title=”Start Your Blue Lock Career codes November 2026″>November 2, 2026, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its international presence and strengthening creative partnerships with Japan.
As part of the event, Manga Productions participated in a panel discussion titled “Two Cultures, One Story: Behind the Scenes of Saudi-Japanese Co-Production.”
The session featured Production Manager at Manga Productions Noor Aljijakli and Representative Director and Producer at Japan’s BLUE RIGHTS Makoto Kimura.
The speakers shared insights into the creative journey behind the short anime film produced to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s National Day, from concept development to final production. The discussion highlighted how Saudi-Japanese creative collaboration brought elements of Saudi culture to life through the distinctive art of Japanese anime.
Commenting on the occasion, CEO of Manga Productions Dr. Essam Bukhary emphasized that the success of the company’s Saudi National Day anime productions demonstrates the growing global appeal of Saudi creative content.
He highlighted that the anime film celebrating Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day surpassed 111 million views, while the film produced for the 95th National Day received the Platinum Award at the 2025 MUSE Creative Awards in the Animation category and was named a finalist at the World Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Dr. Bukhary noted that these achievements reflect Saudi Arabia’s creative potential in bringing culturally inspired stories to international audiences, underscoring the importance of global partnerships in producing world-class Saudi content and strengthening the Kingdom’s presence in the global anime industry.
TOKYO ANIME NEXT marks a new chapter for the Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF), with its inaugural edition held in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district ahead of the event’s full international launch in 2027. The program featured anime screenings, exhibitions, workshops, educational activities, and panel discussions, culminating in an orchestral performance accompanied by scenes from iconic Japanese anime productions.
The event aims to strengthen the global reach of Japanese anime while fostering connections among industry professionals, audiences, and future generations of creators.
Manga Productions’ sponsorship reflects its ongoing commitment to strengthening cultural and creative ties between Saudi Arabia and Japan, advancing talent development, and promoting international co-productions in the anime industry, in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s objectives to develop the Kingdom’s creative industries.
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