Japanese Government Grants Subsidies to Aniplex, Wit Studio, Mappa for Overseas Expansion
The subsidy program directly funds anime studios for overseas expansion and new productions, tying public money to a government target of 20 trillion yen in content exports by 2033.
Reporting from 1 sources: Animehunch.
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry selected 19 companies for the first round of the IP360 Subsidy program, including eight anime studios. Aniplex, Wit Studio, Mappa, Trigger, Production I.G, CoMix Wave Films, Twin Engine, and K2 Pictures will receive funds for projects ranging from new theatrical works to sustainable production systems, with a maximum subsidy of 1.5 billion yen per company.
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced the first round of the IP360 Subsidy program on Monday, selecting 19 companies from applicants across anime, gaming, and live action. Eight anime studios made the cut: Aniplex, Wit Studio, Mappa, Trigger, Production I.G, CoMix Wave Films, Twin Engine, and K2 Pictures. The subsidy covers up to 50 percent of production costs for selected projects, with a maximum of 1.5 billion yen per company. Eligible expenses run from pre-production through localization and promotion, and the subsidy period lasts up to two years, ending no later than February 2028. A revenue-sharing clause requires companies to return a portion of funds if project revenues exceed a set threshold.
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