We are pleased to announce that Takanawa global co-benefits Fund (managed by Global Brain Corporation) has invested in Anique Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Anique).

Anique is a startup that focuses on IP (intellectual property) such as anime, manga, and games, and is involved in planning and producing items, planning pop-up events, and creating fan experiences that emphasize bringing out the worldview and characters of the works. In recent years, Japanese anime and manga culture has gained enthusiastic support around the world, and there has been a rapid increase in demand across borders, from simply viewing to "owning merchandise" and "experiencing the space."

With the mission of "Bringing characters to life through the power of digital and real to inspire the world," the company is challenging itself to deliver new experiences to fans around the world by creating new experiential value from both real and digital aspects. Through its unique platform and creative power that directly connects IP holders and fans, the company is able to provide new value that goes beyond traditional merchandise sales, and is steadily building a track record both in Japan and overseas.

We have decided to make this investment as we see great potential in the company's future expansion of experience value across the real and digital worlds, and in contributing to the accumulation and dissemination of cultural value in cities and towns through business growth with an eye toward global expansion.

Going forward, the Takanawa global co-benefits Fund will continue to work with its urban development partners to support the growth of various startups, thereby working to realize "global co-benefits" for a more fulfilling life for the next 100 years.


【AniqueCompany Profile
Company name: Anique Co., Ltd.
Address: 2-4 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Takahide Kasai
Business: Planning and sales of real goods, hosting pop-up stores, planning and system development for digital goods