LONDON: MBC Anime, a joint initiative by MBC Group and Tokyopop dedicated to the licensing, promotion and production of anime content in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced investments in two original anime productions, “Kami.App” and “Protocol: Rain.”
Both shows, produced in collaboration with Fuji TV and TV Asahi, are scheduled to premiere in Japan and globally this month.
“Kami.App” is an action story that pits high school student Goro against rivals in a bid to become the ultimate kami, or deity, with power over the forces underpinning the world.
“Protocol: Rain” tells the story of Shun Tokinoya, a high school student balancing academics with a part-time role at an esports cafe.
Shun embarks on a journey to compete in the Xaxxerion Championship, driven by a desire to win the prize money and bring meaning to his life after the death of his father.
All 12 episodes of the series are directed by Yasutaka Yamamoto and scripted by Katsuhiko Takayama, and will be available for streaming on MBC Group’s platform Shahid later this year.
MBC Anime has also joined the production committees of Fuji TV and TV Asahi, underscoring their involvement in the creative process, and ensuring adaptations that resonate with diverse MENA audiences.
The Riyadh-based media group had earlier announced its partnership with US anime and manga distributor Tokyopop in March.
