Culture Connect Co., Ltd.

Service

How We Work with Studios & IP Holders

Culture Connect provides hands-on business partnership and advisory support centered on animation-led visual IP.
Our services are flexible and tailored, depending on the stage and needs of each project.

Core Services

1. Animation & Visual IP Strategy

  • Partnering with studios and IP holders to define long-term global IP strategy
  • Positioning animation-led IP for international markets
  • Supporting both Japanese content expanding overseas and overseas content collaborating with Japan

2. International Collaboration & Co-Development

  • Supporting international co-development from concept to execution
  • Connecting projects with appropriate creative and production partners
  • Supporting talent matchmaking, including Japanese 2D style animation creators/studios and musicians, when relevant

3. Licensing, Merchandising & Rights Coordination

  • Supporting acquisition and structuring of overseas merchandising and derivative rights
  • Coordinating with Japanese licensors and rightsholders to align rights, expectations, and commercial frameworks
  • Designing sustainable licensing structures for long-term IP growth

4. Format & IP Expansion (Manga / Webtoon / Music)

  • Developing manga and Webtoon adaptations as extensions of visual IP
  • Advising on format conversion to strengthen IP longevity
  • Supporting monetization strategies for music and audio rights associated with visual content

5. Emerging & Experimental IP

  • Supporting projects involving AI-driven or immersive experiences
  • Connecting creators with technology partners and Japanese corporations
  • Exploring new forms of visual storytelling with long-term IP potential