Animoca Brands is deepening its Web3 ties, and has struck a new partnership with Antler’s corporate innovation arm, Ibex Japan. Both companies will join forces to create a new Web3 entertainment investment fund designed to take Japan’s most iconic anime and manga intellectual property on-chain.
The partnership, announced during the WebX conference in Tokyo,is a clear attempt to push Japan’s popular anime franchise on-chain. The collaboration offers mutual benefits for both parties involved. For Animoca, known for its portfolio of blockchain gaming and NFT projects, the collaboration represents more than just another regional expansion.
We announced at @WebX_Asia a partnership with Ibex, the corporate innovation arm of global VC @AntlerGlobal, to launch a dedicated fund to bring Japan’s anime and manga IP on-chain ⛓️ pic.twitter.com/hUUABjWyQ9
— Animoca Brands (@animocabrands) August 26, 2025
Expansion for Both Parties
Co-founder and chairman Yat Siu sees the move as part of a broader mission to amplify Japan’s global influence in entertainment by breathing new life into intellectual property that has historically been confined to physical formats or regional markets.
Antler’s Ibex Japan brings scale and reach to the table. With a presence in 22 cities and $1.2 billion in assets under management, the firm has the resources and international network to help reposition Japan’s IP for a digital-first audience.
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Partner Sandeep Casi described the opportunity as enormous, noting that much of Japan’s existing catalog, between 90% and 99%, sits dormant and untapped. The fund intends to license these assets and back startups that can transform them into blockchain-based products.
Unlike Animoca’s traditional focus on gaming, this initiative is designed to stretch across industries. Healthcare, fintech, and other sectors are also on the roadmap, reflecting a belief that anime-inspired IP can transcend its origins and anchor a range of Web3 applications.
IoTeX is proud to announce a strategic investment from @animocabrands.
this partnership will accelerate the adoption of real-world AI, with Animoca joining IoTeX as both a network validator and ecosystem partner.
together, we will expand the reach of our technology across Asia… pic.twitter.com/OK8finXdbg
— IoTeX (@iotex_io) August 27, 2025
The timing may also prove advantegous, as NFT markets have shown signs of recovery. Industry trackers reported that overall market capitalization climbed 40% between July and mid-August, a resurgence that could offer momentum for new projects.
Both parties plans to share details on initial licensing deals and investments in the coming months. If successful, the fund would be one of the most ambitious attempts yet to bridge Japan’s creative legacy with the decentralized ownership.
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