Skybound Entertainment Launches Japanese TV Studio To Produce Anime
Skybound Entertainment, the creator-led multi-platform entertainment company behind hit mega franchises The Walking Dead, Invincible, and Impact Winter, today announced the launch of Skybound Japan, a new division dedicated to expanding Skybound’s international presence and fostering creative collaborations focusing on Japanese IP within the Japanese entertainment industry. By combining the creative forces of Skybound Entertainment with the rich artistic heritage of Japan, Skybound Japan marks a significant step towards achieving even greater global recognition and impact and for Skybound in the center of the most robust market for manga and anime across tv, film, video games, and more.
Over the last year, Skybound has been bolstering its plans in Japan; first with a significant investment in Remow, a global distributor of Japanese anime that was founded by leading Japanese publisher Shueisha, and most recently with its partnership with Fuji TV.
Skybound Japan’s first project under its new banner, in collaboration with Fuji TV, is Heart Attack, based on the Skybound original graphic novel series by Shawn Kittelsen (known for his work on Injustice 2 and Mortal Kombat), and illustrator Eric Zawadzki (acclaimed for his artistry in House of El). The electrifying sci-fi television series explores a post-pandemic world where gene therapy has saved the human race from disease—only to give birth to Variants: people with powers so unique, the government denies their human rights.
Skybound Japan will be led by Ash Nukui, producer of The Sniffer and Memoir of A Teenage Amnesiac, and formerly of Bandai Namco Group. Nukui brings deep knowledge of both the Japanese and international entertainment landscapes. The division will actively seek partnerships with local talent, creators, and studios to foster a collaborative environment that will nurture innovative storytelling and play a pivotal role in bringing diverse and culturally relevant content to audiences worldwide.
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