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Toonz Media Group, a global animation powerhouse, has entered a strategic partnership with Tokyo-based creative production company 1st PLACE Co., Ltd. This collaboration seeks to offer cost-efficient and high-quality services for anime and 3D CG production, targeting projects from leading global entertainment companies.

With anime witnessing unprecedented growth across streaming, gaming, and entertainment sectors, the alliance aims to capitalize on this surge. By merging Toonz’s 25-year legacy of production excellence and robust infrastructure with 1st PLACE’s innovative storytelling and design capabilities, the partnership is positioned to deliver impactful anime content worldwide.

P. Jayakumar, CEO of Toonz Media Group, noted,

“This collaboration with 1st PLACE will not only bring world-class anime projects to life but also expand our footprint in this thriving industry.”

The Japanese anime industry currently faces a talent shortfall, making it difficult for studios to keep pace with global demand. Highlighting the significance of the collaboration, Ms. Kumiko, Founder and President of 1st PLACE, stated,

“This partnership with Toonz enables us to scale production while maintaining the artistic integrity anime is known for.”

By tapping into Toonz’s infrastructure, the alliance aims to ease the talent crunch and enhance production capacity for anime TV series and feature films.

This strategic alliance also elevates India’s role in the global anime landscape, positioning Toonz as a pivotal player in international anime production. Combining 1st PLACE’s creative expertise in music, video, and narrative development with Toonz’s full-service animation pipeline, the partnership sets the foundation for a sustainable and scalable anime ecosystem.

With over 20 years in animation and over 10,000 minutes of annual 2D and CGI content, Toonz Media Group is recognized for collaborations on global titles such as Wolverine and the X-Men, Speed Racer: The Next Generation, and Mostly Ghostly. Toonz has also expanded into AR, VR, and gaming content development.

A creative production firm based in Japan, 1st PLACE specializes in original IP creation across music, video, anime, 3D CG, and live entertainment. Known for work on titles such as CLANNAD After Story, Angel Beats!, and Mekakucity Actors, the company is also active in managing virtual artists and expanding media franchises globally.