Entertainment

Anime and Japanese Content Expand Internationally

Updated 2026-10-29 10:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Playmaker Munich secured distribution deals for the animated movie ‘The Unicorn That Said No’ in multiple territories, ahead of its market premiere at AFM. Meanwhile, TBS discussed strategies to promote J-Content globally through partnerships and market sessions.

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Variety

‘Ninja Warrior’ Maker TBS Tells Tokyo Market How Legendary, CJ ENM Alliances Fit Its Push to Make J-Content the Next K-Drama

A Thursday morning session at TIFFCOM, the content market of the Tokyo International Film Festival, highlighted the Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) Group’s initiatives to find global footholds for Japanese content and “inspiring global love for Japan.” Watanabe Shinya, president of the global busine

2026-10-29 09:59 UTC

Variety

Animated Movie Based on Bestseller ‘The Unicorn That Said No’ Travels to Multiple Territories Ahead of AFM (EXCLUSIVE)

Sales agency The Playmaker Munich has closed distribution deals for the animated movie “The Unicorn That Said No” in several territories, ahead of its market premiere at the American Film Market in Los Angeles. The feature has been sold to Unlimited Media for the Baltic states, WWE Rights for Benelu

2026-10-29 10:00 UTC