The Diversity of Tokyo’s Animation at MIFA

Supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG), the Tokyo Animation Pitch Grand Prix showcases five unique and diverse animation projects. These include a traditional children’s TV series, a western style feature film, a Japanese animé style feature film, a vertical short animation series tailored for  scrolling on social media, and even an engaging animated documentary.

Visit the Tokyo Pavilion at MIFA to explore the rich variety of animationTokyo introduces. Tokyo exhibitors are excited to meet you and discuss collaboration to bring their projects to the next stage.

Learn more about each project listed below：

Top Prize Winner: Atsuhito SEKI

Title: Cryptid Chaos

Target: Tween

Genre: Slapstick Comedy

Technique: 2D

Director: Atsuhito SEKI

Status: In Development

Prize Winner: KONYOSHI

Title:REKKA

Format: 80 min, Feature Film

Target: Teenagers, Adult

Genre: Action/Adventure

Technique: 3D CGI

Director: Naoki AO, General Manager Kazuya KONAKA

Status: In Development

Prize Winner: S.o.K. LLC

Title:Kazuya KONAKA

Format: 10 min. x 48 episodes

Target: Kids & Family

Genre: Fantasy/Comedy

Technique: Hand Drawn 2D

Director: Ryoji MASUYAMA

Status: In Development

Prize Winner: Supersub LLC

Title: The Taste of Water

Format: 100 min. feature film (20 min. chapters x 5)

Target:  Adutls

Genre: Animated Documentary, Culinary, Cultural, Artistic, Travel

Techniques: Live Action/2D&3D Animation/AI Rotoscoping Animation

Director: Riki OHKANDA

Status: In Production

Prize Winner: Tetra Inc.

Title:TAO – The Way to Harmony

Format: 80-90 min. feature film

Target: 8+ yo kids & Family

Genre: Fantasy/Adventure/Comedy

Technique: 3DCGI

Director:  Mitsuhiro TANIGUCHI

Status: In Development

About Tokyo Animation Business Accelerator Program (TABAP):

As the heart of Japan’s vibrant animation industry, Tokyo plays a pivotal role in shaping its direction and success. However, many of Tokyo’s highly creative and unique animation projects remain underrecognized outside of Japan.

TMG launched TABAP in 2016 to change this perception. It showcases Tokyo’s animation projects at MIFA and facilitates the international business exploitation of Tokyo-based creators/animation studios.

About Tokyo Animation Business Accelerator:

Tokyo is home to a thriving animation industry, but much of its highly creative output is unknown outside of Japan. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants to change all that. And that’s why support has been given to the efforts of these very creative teams and why the Tokyo animation industry has been promoted to join MIFA. It is possible to open the door to an entire colorful range of Tokyo talent that has not been represented in the global animation market. Unique and technically outstanding, they have so much to offer. Please take this chance to work with them!